Newport-based IT company receives national recognition for Cloud, cyber security services


Newport-based Nexigen, a provider of managed services, Cloud services, and cyber security services has been recognized nationally by CRN for providing premium quality managed IT services.

CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nexigen to the MSP Pioneer 250 of CRN’s 2016 Technology Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500.

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The annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. The offerings of the companies on the list help customers navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies and maximize their return on IT investments.

Nexigen, founded in 2003 by Jon Salisbury and J.J. Schaffer, was recognized for its work providing services to small, mid-sized and enterprise clients.

“We are excited that Nexigen has been recognized for its excellence in providing IT services to the business community,” said Schaffer, the company’s chief financial officer.

Jon Salisbury
Jon Salisbury

Nexigen was ranked 1,878 on the Inc. 5000 2015 list, making it the 8th fastest growing company in Kentucky. According to the Inc. 5000 ranking, Nexigen has grown 211 percent in the last year and added 16 jobs. The firm employs 40 people and has worked with more than 800 customers.

“We have started developing products that focus on bringing enterprise cyber security and cloud solutions to the mid-market,” said Salisbury, Nexigen’s chief technology officer. “We have taken an innovative approach by utilizing our expertise with cloud/development to create multi-tenant solutions which spread the cost of a product across multiple clients.”

John Schaeffer
John Schaeffer

MSP’s play an important role in helping companies leverage new technologies without straining their budgets or losing focus on their core business. CRN’s MSP 500 list shines a light on the most forward-thinking and innovative of these key organizations.

“MSPs meet a critical need in the IT market, providing customized, turnkey services that allow for predictable operational expenses, effective control of expenditures, precise allocation of limited resources and convenient access to on-demand and pay-as-you-go technology,” said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. “We congratulate the service providers of the MSP 500, who continually reinvent themselves to successfully meet their customers’ changing needs, helping businesses get the most out of their IT investments and sharpen their competitive edge.”

The complete MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2016 issue of CRN and online here .

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