Blacksmith has just been awarded the Channel Program’s prestigious Category Leader badge, a distinction reserved for the top-rated vendors in the IT channel across more than 80 technology categories. This achievement is a powerful endorsement from the Managed Service Provider (MSP) community, as Category Leader badges are earned through verified, real-world peer reviews and evaluations — not participation trophies.

What Is the Channel Program Category Leader Badge?

The Category Leader badge from Channel Program recognizes companies that hold a position in the upper-right quadrant of StackCharts within their respective categories. Winners are chosen based on direct feedback from the MSP community, reflecting quality, reliability, and influence in IT. Each badge signals that a vendor demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction, as measured by ongoing active reviews and rigorous benchmarks by those who rely on these solutions for critical business operations.

How Blacksmith Earned This Recognition

Blacksmith was awarded this badge after being distinguished in the StackCharts and securing top feedback from MSP professionals and IT partners. The process involves aggregate scoring from verified reviews, showcasing exceptional client experiences, continuous product innovation, and commitment to channel growth. This validation is particularly meaningful because it comes from peer organizations who utilize Blacksmith’s solutions in real-world scenarios and have expressed their confidence in Blacksmith’s prowess through real usage and results.

What This Means for Blacksmith and the MSP Community

• Industry: This badge demonstrates that Blacksmith is truly trusted and respected by industry experts in the MSP arena.

• Community: As a Category Leader, Blacksmith’s visibility and authority among MSPs and IT professionals is elevated, positioning it at the forefront of cybersecurity influence.

• Commitment: These badges are reviewed quarterly, meaning Blacksmith must continually demonstrate excellence to retain its status — reinforcing its ongoing commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer success in the compliance domain.

Why This Matters for MSPs

This accomplishment is more than a trophy — it’s a concrete signal that the solutions and best practices we deliver are not just industry-leading, but have been validated by the hands-on experiences of MSPs. Expect even deeper insights into future innovations, peer-driven security strategies, and channel-first leadership as Blacksmith leverages its new Category Leader status for the benefit of the information security community!