Scale Computing Sweeps CRN ARC Awards for Eighth Straight Year in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
Event summary
- Scale Computing won the CRN 2026 Annual Report Card (ARC) Award in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure for the eighth consecutive year, sweeping all subcategories including Product Innovation, Support, Partnership, and Managed & Cloud Services.
- The award is based on direct feedback from solution providers evaluating vendors on channel programs, partner experience, product innovation, and long-term partnership commitment.
- Scale Computing introduced new purpose-built solutions like SC//AcuVigil™ managed network solutions, SC//Connect™ secure SD-WAN solutions, SC//HyperCore™ virtualization suite, and SC//Reliant™ Edge Computing as a Service.
The big picture
Scale Computing's repeated recognition by CRN underscores its dominance in the hybrid cloud infrastructure category, driven by a strong channel strategy and continuous product innovation. The company's focus on simplifying edge operations aligns with broader industry trends toward decentralized IT infrastructure and AI-driven distributed enterprises. With backing from Oaktree Capital Management L.P., Scale Computing is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for integrated edge computing solutions.
What we're watching
- Product Differentiation
- How Scale Computing's new purpose-built solutions will affect its market positioning against competitors in the edge computing and hybrid cloud infrastructure space.
- Channel Strategy
- Whether Scale Computing can sustain its leadership in channel partnerships and support, given the increasing competition in the hybrid cloud infrastructure category.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Scale Computing can expand its customer base globally, leveraging its edge computing and network solutions.