Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, announced that both Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder, and Scott Mann, global channel chief and vice president of sales, have been named to the Top 100 Executives for 2024 on the prestigious list from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company.
The CRN 2024 Top 100 Executives list honors the achievements of executives across four categories: the 25 Most Influential Executives, Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders, Top 25 Innovators, and Top 25 Disruptors. These leaders utilize their unique strengths to advance the channel and set the pace for the entire industry. Ready was named to the Top 25 Innovators subcategory, while Mann was named to the Top 25 Channel Sales Leaders subcategory.
This year, Ready and Mann led Scale Computing to record revenue growth, driven by increased partner and customer demand for new virtualization and edge computing solutions. In Q1, the company launched two exclusive promotions for VMware partners and customers looking for new virtualization solutions. Current and new partners looking to switch customers to Scale Computing can participate in the VMware Rip & Replace promotion and receive a 25% discount on Scale Computing software and services for each new customer implementation. VMware customers looking for an alternative with no-cost coverage for their remaining contract terms, including hardware exchange, can participate in the Seamless Switch Program.
“Innovation is the cornerstone of everything Scale Computing does, from our partner and customer relationships to our highly available, scalable, easy-to-manage solutions. Scale Computing continues to be a leader in the virtualization space and the emerging edge computing space. I am proud to be recognized on the Top 100 Executives list for the innovations we’ve made in our technology, solutions, and partnerships that help us support companies of all sizes around the globe today,” said Ready.
The annual CRN list spotlights passionate and exemplary technology industry leaders dedicated to supporting IT channel growth with continuous innovation and channel-focused strategies and initiatives.
“Over the past year, we’ve achieved tremendous success with our Scale Computing Partner Community, particularly in offering VMware alternative solutions that enhance features, cost-effectiveness, and simplicity, rather than the time-consuming management, recurring downtime, and pricey licensing agreements. I’m thrilled to be named on CRN’s 2024 Top 100 Executives list and look forward to continuing to lead and grow Scale Computing’s global channel efforts,” said Mann.
“Each leader on this list brings technology vision and strong channel acumen to bear in ways that drive success across the partner ecosystem,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “They are industry trailblazers whose unique talents and unwavering dedication to driving business growth are unlocking new possibilities in IT and supporting partner success.”
The Top 100 Executives list for 2024 will be featured in the upcoming August issue of CRN Magazine and online at CRN.com/Top100.
