Recent News & Press Coverage
Stay informed with official news and updates from The ASCII Group. This section features company announcements, strategic initiatives, and industry coverage that reflect our continued commitment to the MSP community and the broader IT channel. Press inquiries: Contact alysia@ascii.com
2025 ASCII Cup Celebrates Innovation and Excellence in the Channel
RYTHMz Named Vendor of the Year by the MSP Community Washington, D.C.
- October 31, 2025 -
Washington, D.C. – October 31, 2025 – The ASCII Group, the original and premier community of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across North America, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 ASCII Cup. This annual award honors technology companies that have made a lasting impact in the MSP channel through innovation, commitment, and engagement.
The 2025 ASCII Cup was presented in Philadelphia, PA, on October 30, following the final stop of the year for the ASCII Edge conference series. Inspired by Philadelphia’s iconic Rocky legacy, the evening highlighted the strength and perseverance that define the IT channel.
Throughout 2025, ASCII members voted at eight regional ASCII Edge events across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating technology vendors across 12 categories such as innovation, partner program excellence, and overall value. This peer-driven process ensures the companies recognized are those making the greatest impact on MSPs.
The 2025ASCII Cup award recipients are:
- 2025 ASCII Cup Vendor of the Year – RYTHMz
- First Runner-Up – Pax8
- Third Place – SonicWall
- Fourth Place – BLOKWORX
- Fifth Place – Microsoft
- Sixth Place – Kaseya
- Seventh Place – Monjur
- Eighth Place – DefensX
- Ninth Place – FutureSafe
- Tenth Place – SuperOps
“The ASCII Cup reflects the voice of MSPs,” said Jerry Koutavas, CEO of The ASCII Group. “Recognizing RYTHMz as Vendor of the Year, along with the other companies honored, underscores the vital role our industry partners play in helping MSPs succeed.”
“It is with sincere gratitude that we accept this recognition from The ASCII Group and its members. As a former member myself, I understand the profound impact this community has on an MSP’s journey,” said Steve Copeland, CEO and Founder, RYTHMz. “Our industry is at a pivotal moment—evolving from ‘Managed Services’ to ‘Managed Solutions.’ Through this shift, one truth remains: connectivity is your brand. RYTHMz is proud to help lead this evolution alongside our partners in the ASCII community, and we’re truly honored by this recognition.”
The celebration also honored the late Alan D. Weinberger, founder of The ASCII Group, whose vision for a vendor-neutral community of IT professionals continues to guide the organization today. For more than 40 years, ASCII has connected IT business owners with resources, programs, and a trusted peer network to help them grow stronger companies. The 2025 ASCII Cup reflects this spirit of collaboration and the vital role technology partners play in MSP success.
For photos and highlights from the 2025 ASCII Cup, please visit The ASCII Group’s Facebook page.
About The ASCII Group, Inc.
The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers. The Group has members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national and international reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of leading and major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.
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Intronis Wins 7th Best Revenue Generator Award from The ASCII Group, Virtual-Strategy, July 3, 2012
ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C. Names Intronis Best Revenue Generator for Second Consecutive Year
Intronis, the world’s leading cloud backup and recovery solution for the IT Channel, today announced that the company won its seventh BestRevenue Generator Award at the ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C.
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http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/07/03/intronis-wins-7th-best-revenue-generator-award-ascii-group
Intronis Wins 7th Best Revenue Generator Award From The ASCII Group, BusinessSolutions, July 12, 2012
ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C. Names Intronis Best Revenue Generator for Second Consecutive Year
Intronis, the world’s leading cloud backup and recovery solution for the IT Channel, today announced that the company won its seventh Best Revenue Generator Award at the ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C.
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http://bsminfo.com/doc.mvc/intronis-wins-th-best-revenue-0001
Winners Of ASCII Washington D.C. Success Summit 2012 ‘Best of Show Awards', BusinessSolutions, July 12, 2012
The ASCII Success Summit ‘Best of Show Awards’ series presents the ‘WINNERS’ of The ASCII Washington D.C. Success Summit 2012.
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http://bsminfo.com/doc.mvc/winners-of-ascii-washington-d-c-success-summit-best-of-show-awards-0001
Datto Inc. Wins ‘Best Cloud Solution’ Award at ASCII Washington, DC Success Summit
Datto Inc., the leading provider of hardware based on-site and off-site backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, won two esteemed awards at a recent ASCII SMB IT Success Summit.
The ASCII Group, Inc., the world’s largest IT Solution Provider community announced on June 28th, 2012 that Datto Inc. won the ASCII Washington, DC Success Summit ‘Best Cloud Solution’ award for their business continuity solution, SIRIS.
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http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/Datto-Inc-Wins-Best-Cloud-Solution-Award-3685275.php
Datto Inc. Wins ‘Best Cloud Solution’ Award at ASCII Washington, DC Success Summit, Virtual-Strategy Maganize
Datto Inc., the leading provider of hardware based on-site and off-site backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, won two esteemed awards at a recent ASCII SMB IT Success Summit.
The ASCII Group, Inc., the world’s largest IT Solution Provider community announced on June 28th, 2012 that Datto Inc. won the ASCII Washington, DC Success Summit ‘Best Cloud Solution’ award for their business continuity solution, SIRIS.
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ASCII Group Names Winners at Success Summit, 21cIT, July 3, 2012, Alison Diana
During its 2012 IT Success Summit in Washington, D.C., the ASCII Group recognized several members of its organization for their products and services. And although not everyone won an award, everyone can walk away a winner when they take advantage of everything these conferences can offer.
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http://www.21cit.com/author.asp?section_id=1945&doc_id=246837&f_src=21cit_sitedefault
Intronis Wins 7th Best Revenue Generator Award from The ASCII Group
Digital Journal, July 3, 2012
ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C. Names Intronis Best Revenue Generator for Second Consecutive Year
Intronis, the world’s leading cloud backup and recovery solution for theIT Channel, today announced that the company won its seventh BestRevenue Generator Award at the ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C.
Read More….
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/780211
Intronis Wins 7th Best Revenue Generator Award from The ASCII Group
ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C. Names Intronis Best Revenue Generator for Second Consecutive Year
Intronis, the world’s leading cloud backup and recovery solution for the IT Channel, today announced that the company won its seventh Best Revenue Generator Award at the ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C.
Read More….
http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/Intronis-Wins-7th-Best-Revenue-Generator-Award-3681337.php#ixzz208deFU4e
Intronis Wins 7th Best Revenue Generator Award from The ASCII Group, Virtual-Strategy Magazine, July 3, 2012
Virtual-Strategy Magazine, July 3, 2012
ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C. Names Intronis Best Revenue Generator for Second Consecutive Year
Intronis, the world’s leading cloud backup and recovery solution for the IT Channel, today announced that the company won its seventh Best Revenue Generator Award at the ASCII Success Summit in Washington D.C.
Read More….
http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/07/03/intronis-wins-7th-best-revenue-generator-award-ascii-group
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