Ramsey, NJ, July 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc . (Konica Minolta) today announced that it has been named to Channel Futures’™ Managed Service Providers (MSPs) 501 annual global list of top MSPs. The MSP 501 ranks the world’s most strategic and innovative managed service providers, recognizing those companies that offer the most progressive and forward-leaning technology.

The MSP 501 is the first, largest and most comprehensive ranking for managed service providers worldwide. This year, Konica Minolta was ranked among the top ten MSPs, and is the only company to have earned this distinguished placement for seven years in a row. This ranking further serves to consolidate Konica Minolta’s positioning within the IT sector, in accordance with the company’s business transformation strategy.

“We’re delighted to once again be recognized by Channel Futures as a leader in providing a level of IT services that benefits businesses across the US and Canada,” said Nick Pegley, senior vice president, solutions and services, deputy general manager, Digital Workplace Business Unit, Konica Minolta. “This recognition reflects combined results from our All Covered, SymQuest and IT Weapons businesses,” added Pegley. “We continue to receive very positive feedback from our broad customer base for our Workplace of the Future™ offerings.”

This year, Channel Futures received a record number of submissions from MSPs around the globe that compete in a wide range of verticals and offer a diverse mix of services.

“This year’s applicant pool was the largest and most diverse in the history of the survey, and our winners represent the health and progressivity of the managed services market,” said Kris Blackmon, Channel Futures content director and editor of the MSP 501. “They’re growing their revenue, expanding their customer influence and exploring new technology that will propel them for years to come.”

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the Workplace of the Future ™  ( www.reshapework.com ) with its expansive smart office product portfolio from IT Services ( All Covered ), ECM, Managed Print Services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the  #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty  in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 11 consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2017 America's Best Employers list. The World Technology Awards recently named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for six consecutive years. It partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and work to bring value to our society. For more information, please visit:  www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com  and follow Konica Minolta on  Facebook ,  YouTube , and  Twitter .    

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Stacey Sujeebun Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. +1 201-236-4272 PR@kmbs.konicaminolta.us