Schaumburg IT Services Provider Earns MSP 501 Recognition Award

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., August 19, 2026 — XL.net, an IT services provider serving businesses in Schaumburg and throughout the greater Chicagoland area, has announced that it has been named to the 2026 MSP 501, ranking #169 globally among 501 managed service providers.

We are proud to announce that XL.net has been named to the 2026 MSP 501, produced by Channel Partners and MSP Summit (an Informa brand) the technology channel's most comprehensive annual ranking of managed service providers worldwide.

XL.net ranked #169 globally out of 501 companies, placing us among the top-performing MSPs in the Chicago area and one of the highest-ranked in the region.

For a full look at the list where XL.net appears, you can view the official listing here: 2026 MSP 501, Nos. 101 to 200.

What the MSP 501 Actually Measures

Now in its 19th year, the MSP 501 is unlike most industry awards. It is not a popularity contest, and it is not a marketing exercise. It is a data-driven ranking that evaluates managed service providers on the fundamentals that determine whether an MSP can actually deliver, and keep delivering, for the businesses it serves.

Companies are evaluated on:

• Recurring revenue — a measure of client retention and long-term trust

• Year-over-year growth — a measure of how the business is scaling

• Profitability — a measure of operational discipline

• Operational excellence — a measure of how efficiently the business runs

In other words, the MSP 501 rewards MSPs that are built to last. Providers that have their financial house in order, that retain their clients year after year, and that grow through performance rather than promises.

This year's list was one of the most competitive in the program's history. The 2026 cohort averaged 10.1% revenue growth and drew MSPs from nine countries, representing a global field of top-performing providers. Earning a place on the list, and ranking in the top third of it, is a meaningful validation of the work our team has put in.

A Message From Our CEO

Adam Radulovic, CEO of XL.net, shared the following in response to the recognition:

"Being named to the 2026 MSP 501 reflects the trust our clients place in us and the discipline our team brings to their business every day. This ranking matters because it's grounded in real performance, not marketing spend. We're proud of where we landed, and even more focused on what we'll build next for the businesses we serve."

That framing, real performance, not marketing spend, captures how we think about the business. In this article, a leading IT services provider in Schaumburg explains every metric on this ranking is downstream of client outcomes. If we do the work well, the numbers follow.

Why This Recognition Matters to Our Clients

The MSP 501 is one of the few industry rankings whose criteria directly correlate with the experience clients have working with a managed service provider. Here is what that connection looks like in practice:

• Recurring revenue reflects retention: Clients do not stay with an MSP for years unless the service is delivering value. XL.net's recurring revenue growth is built on long-term partnerships, a direct result of our proactive approach, dedicated XL Tech Officers, and monthly technology audits that reduce client IT issues by 79.8% and improve productivity by at least 7%.

• Year-over-year growth reflects trust: New clients come from referrals, reputation, and results. Growth on the MSP 501 scale means more businesses across Chicagoland are choosing XL.net, and choosing to stay.

• Profitability reflects operational discipline: An MSP that runs a disciplined operation can invest in the things that matter for clients: certifications, tooling, security infrastructure, and the people who deliver the service. XL.net's team holds 70+ technology certifications and adds new ones every quarter. Our ISO 27001 cybersecurity certification, held by very few MSPs in Chicago, is another reflection of that same discipline.

• Operational excellence reflects the client experience: It shows up in the small things and the big things: 99.3% of calls answered live , 99% first-call resolution, and a 97.09% client satisfaction rating.

See how XL.net applies operational discipline, live support, and measurable issue reduction to strengthen your IT reliability.

The Bigger Picture

The 2026 MSP 501 recognition arrives alongside a strong year of external validation for XL.net, including being named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in both Chicago and the Nation. Taken together, these recognitions tell a consistent story: a disciplined business, a strong culture, and a team focused on measurable outcomes for the clients we serve.

We do not chase awards. But when recognition arrives from programs that measure the things that actually matte; client retention, sustainable growth, operational discipline, and workplace culture, we take it as confirmation that we are pointed in the right direction.

This ranking belongs to two groups first. To our team — the engineers, technicians, analysts, and support staff who deliver excellent work every day. And to our clients — the businesses that trust us with their technology and give our team the opportunity to grow, learn, and pursue mastery in their craft. Thank you.

Ready to XLerate Your Business with Experienced IT Services in Schaumburg

If you are a small-to-medium-sized organization in the greater Chicagoland area looking for a managed IT partner ranked among the world's top MSPs, we would love to talk. Call us at (847) 686-0200 or visit XL.net, an expert Schaumburg IT service provider, to learn more.

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