Global Data Systems Named to CRN Solutions Provider 500 List for 2025
Lafayette, LA, May 27, 2025 – Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS), a leading full-service managed service provider, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named GDS to its prestigious 2025 Solution Provider 500 list.
CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North America’s largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a benchmark for identifying the most influential and successful organizations in the IT services industry. With a combined revenue of $548.9 billion among all ranked companies, this list reflects the critical role solution providers play in advancing innovation and delivering transformative IT outcomes across industries.
"Being included once again on the CRN Solution Provider 500 list is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and customer-first approach that drives everything we do at GDS,” said Doug Pickle, President of Global Data Systems. “We are proud to be counted among the top-performing IT service providers in North America. This recognition fuels our continued mission to simplify IT and deliver unmatched value to our clients.”
“The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Recognition is reserved for companies demonstrating an unwavering commitment to business agility and sustained growth through rapidly changing industry needs and technology advancements. Congratulations go to each company for earning a well-deserved spot on the Solution Provider 500.”
The full 2025 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at www.CRN.com/SP500. A curated selection of the list will also appear in the June issue of CRN Magazine.
About Global Data Systems
Established in 1987, Global Data Systems, Inc. (GDS) is a leading full-service MSP/MSSP of Security, Connectivity, Managed IT, Voice & Collaboration and Cloud services. We help organizations boost their bottom line and streamline operations through strategic application of world-class IT solutions. It is our passion for making IT simple that empowers our clients to reach their highest potential. With GDS as a partner, you can quit worrying about IT and focus on what matters most…your business.
GDS is headquartered in Lafayette, LA with additional offices and sales and technical personnel in Baton Rouge, LA, Lockport, LA and Houston, TX.
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About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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