Net Friends Named a 2026 ForzaDash MSPInfluencer MSP 555 Award Winner
Durham-based IT provider recognized among the nation's top managed service providers for growth, innovation, and client impact.
Durham, North Carolina, Durham, N.C. — Aug. 12, 2026 — a managed IT services provider serving the Triangle and businesses across North Carolina, has been named a winner of the 2026 ForzaDash MSPInfluencer MSP 555 Award, one of the most selective recognition programs in the industry. The MSP 555 honors providers that have moved past steady performance into something rarer — the kind of growth, operational discipline, and client loyalty that other MSPs study and try to replicate.
Net Friends has built its reputation on excellence and innovation, and this award reflects the investments made in automation, process, and a genuine willingness to share what they have learned with peers. Having the industry take notice is a sign that Net Friends has built something exceptional.
This is the company's second consecutive MSP 555 win, following its 2025 recognition. The honor comes on the heels of a standout year in which Net Friends has driven a 35% growth in its client base and a client retention rate of 97%.
"Two years on the MSP 555 list tells us people are listening to what Net Friends has to say and are watching what we do. We built this company on the idea that technology should serve people, not the other way around, and it is rewarding to see that thinking help shape the conversation across the industry," said John Snyder, CEO of Net Friends.
About Net Friends
Founded in 1997, Net Friends has built a legacy of award-winning excellence in managed IT, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions for small businesses across North Carolina. A seven-year continuous recipient of the SOC 2 Type II audit certification, Net Friends also ranks among an elite group of technology providers recognized by Channel Futures' MSP 501 Global Ranking, the ChannelPro Partner in Excellence Award, the GTIA, and the Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50. These honors reflect not just operational integrity and security leadership, but a deep and lasting commitment to the clients Net Friends serves.
Learn more at netfriends.com or connect on LinkedIn.
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Emily Dao-Forrester
Brand Manager | Net Friends, Inc.
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