Milford, Iowa — August 12, 2024 — RDI, a leading provider of innovative managed services and patented technology solutions, is proud to announce its continued success in the Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. This year, RDI has secured the #1 spot in Northwest Iowa for Managed Service Provider excellence and #3 overall in the state, further cementing its position as a Midwest leader in the managed services industry.

In 2024, RDI was also recognized globally as a top-tier managed service provider at #286 on the MSP 501 list. This prestigious recognition underscores RDI’s commitment to delivering exceptional solutions and surpassing client expectations. While this award assesses competencies on a global stage, Channel Futures’ MSP 501 regional rankings serve as a benchmark of excellence in the managed services sector relative to geographic location. 

The Channel Futures MSP 501 listings are the industry’s gold standard, recognizing organizations that consistently excel in delivering comprehensive managed services. Based on rigorous evaluation of operational efficiency, customer focus, innovation, business model, financial performance, and market impact, the MSP 501 regional list spotlights the top performers in the ‘West North Central States’. RDI's inclusion on this roster is a testament to our ability to navigate a dynamic market, deliver exceptional client experiences, and drive tangible business outcomes.

With over 40 years of experience, RDI offers a comprehensive suite of managed services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management, network infrastructure, and IT support. The company’s team of experts leverages industry-leading technologies to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client.

“We are honored to be recognized once again as a top managed service provider,” said Don Van Oort, RDI CEO. "This incredible achievement is a direct reflection of our team's passion for technology. Their hard work and dedication, combined with the trust and loyalty of our valued customers, have been instrumental in reaching this milestone. We're incredibly grateful for their partnership and look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to partner with our clients to achieve their goals."

For more information about RDI and its comprehensive range of managed services and technology solutions, please visit www.rdi.com.

The complete 2024 MSP 501 list can be accessed online here.

 

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About RDI®

R & D Industries, Inc. (RDI) is a 40-year-old Iowa technology corporation with offices in Milford, IA and Ames, IA. RDI has been previously honored with the Iowa Small Business Excellence Award and Inc Magazine’s Inc-5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US.

RDI continues to be nationally and globally recognized for technology excellence.

• In 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, RDI was recognized in the Pioneer 250 and Security 100 as one of the Top 500 MSPs in the US by CRN®.
• In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, RDI was recognized on the MSP 501 list – the IT channel's most prestigious global ranking of managed service and technology providers.

RDI is comprised of four primary corporate divisions:

Thinix® (Thinix.com) serves customers worldwide in hospitality, retail, education, and government and specializes in guest WiFi, secure computing, and managed firewalls.

Akative® (Akative.com) provides Zero Downtime connectivity solutions, monitoring, and multi-carrier 4G/5G services to customers throughout the US and builds iStatus®, a patented IoT-based network monitoring platform servicing over a billion requests per year.

RDIWorks® (RDIWorks.com) is a regional leader in providing IT infrastructure, architecture, and complete management solutions for IT services. RDI boasts highly trained technicians in specialized areas such as servers, networking, virtualization, security, backups, and infrastructure. Key partners include Aruba Networks, Cisco, HP, Dell, VMware, Microsoft, WatchGuard, and Veeam.

Audio Engineering (AudioEngineering.com) is a Midwest leader in professional audio-visual services. With 100+ certifications, decades of experience, and partnerships with the world’s best equipment manufacturers, the Audio Engineering team designs, plans, and installs sound and video solutions for houses of worship, all levels of education, businesses, and government facilities.

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Business Divisions: 

RDI^® (RDI.com)
Thinix^® (Thinix.com)
Akative™ (Akative.com)
AudioEngineering™ (AudioEngineering.com)