By David Stidham, Operations Manager at Cenetric
Once again, Cenetric has earned a spot on the CRN Managed Service Provider 500 list, this year being recognized as a leader in providing IT services to growing companies. We were on the Security 100 list last year, and this year, we’ve been included in the Pioneer 250.
As one of the Pioneer 250, Cenetric — the only Kansas City-based company recognized in the category — is in a prestigious group of managed services providers (MSPs) that have largely built their business model around providing managed services to the SMB market.
In a profile for CRN, Cenetric founder Brittany Fugate discussed the opportunities that lie ahead in the next year for growing businesses:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning for automation and predictive analytics
- Cybersecurity innovations like zero-trust architecture and AI-driven threat detection
- Edge computing to speed up real-time data processing for IoT and remote operations
All of these technologies might sound pretty heavy-duty for your SMB, but they’re more accessible than ever — and more necessary than ever too. Smaller businesses need to make use of tech like this to keep up with larger competitors and protect themselves from cyber incidents.
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Focusing our operations on what matters most
One of the reasons Cenetric was selected was our never-wavering focus on our clients. In 2025, we restructured our operations around our core values of Proactivity, Partnership, Compassion, and Communication.
“This strategic realignment has enhanced service delivery, strengthened client relationships, and fostered a cohesive team culture, driving significant success and growth,” Fugate said in her CRN profile.
By making everything we do about one or more of our core values, our team stays on the same page and is always working together to do what’s best for our clients and each other.
That teamwork is how we build on our success each year and get recognized by CRN and Ingram’s Corporate Report 100, where we were ranked as the 14th fastest-growing company in the Kansas City area.
Let Cenetric help with all your IT challenges
If your business is struggling with IT issues, you’re not alone. It’s common to have technology growing pains as your small business expands and changes. Bringing on an MSP like Cenetric takes all those worries off your plate, so you can put your focus back on your business.
Do you need responsive, expert IT services you can trust — or do you have a unique technology challenge to tackle? Let’s talk about it. Whether you’re in Kansas City or beyond, Cenetric has the experience to help.