eGroup, the Southeast's leading provider of data center architecture, cloud and managed services announced today that CRN(r), a brand of The Channel Company, has named eGroup to its 2016 Solution Provider 500 list. The SP500 list is CRN's annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.

The SP500 is CRN's predominant channel partner award list, serving as the industry standard for recognition of the most successful solution provider companies in the channel since 1995.

CRN has also released its 2016 SP500 Newcomers list, recognizing 47 companies making their debut in the SP500 ranking this year.

"eGroup is excited to again make the CRN 2016 Solution Provider 500 list," said Ben Gaddy, Director of Sales Operations, eGroup. "This award is a byproduct of the efforts of our outstanding team members, who are focused on our customers and solutions that enable their organizations to flourish."

"The 2016 Solution Provider 500 represent a total, combined revenue of over $334 billion–-a testament to their success in keeping pace with the rapidly changing demands of today's IT market," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. "This prestigious list recognizes those companies with the highest revenue and serves as a valuable industry resource for vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with. We congratulate each of the Solution Provider 500 companies and look forward to their continued success." A sampling from the 2016 Solution Provider 500 list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine and at www.CRN.com/sp500.

**About eGroup: **Founded in 1999, eGroup provides innovative data center architecture, cloud, and managed services to businesses across the nation. Recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing private companies for four consecutive years, eGroup's solutions drive customer revenue while minimizing IT costs. With their four-phased project methodology–-which encompasses consultation, design, deployment and support–-eGroup prides themselves on their customer-driven approach to IT. With access to the best minds in the industry and a can-do attitude, eGroup adopts best-of-breed products, services, and technologies to support their clients' success.

**About the Channel Company: **The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com