
Mainline Marketing Executive Recognized as CRN® 2021 Women of the Channel Power 60 Solution Provider
CRN® Names 60 female executives at solution provider companies who help drive channel success. TALLAHASSEE, FL – May 11, 2021 Mainline, a leading national provider of IT solutions and services, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Marie Ashway, Director of Marketing, to its 2021 Power 60 Solution Providers list, an elite subgroup of honorees chosen from the Women of the Channel list. This recognition from CRN highlights 60 female executives at solution provider organizations whose insight and influence in their respective companies help drive channel success. The women honored on this year’s list pushed forward with comprehensive business plans, marketing initiatives, and other innovative ideas to support their partners and customers, helping them through the uncertainty brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m honored to be recognized with this select group of accomplished female industry leaders,” said Marie Ashway. “2020 was a pivotal year to say the least, putting us to the ultimate digital marketing test. Like our customers, embracing digital transformation was imperative, and our team of marketing superstars rose to the challenge.” “CRN’s 2021 Women of the Channel list acknowledges accomplished, influential women whose dedication, hard work, and leadership accelerate channel […]

Mainline Information Systems Wins 2021 IBM Beacon Award for Most Innovative Client Experience on Z
IBM recognizes Mainline for delivering a robust Operational Analytics solution enabling continuous digital self-service around the globe. Mainline Information Systems is proud to be honored as a 2021 IBM Beacon Award winner for IBM z Operational Analytics in the Most Innovative Client Experience on Z. Now in their 22nd year, the IBM Beacon Awards celebrate the next generation of innovators, creators and thinkers that use IBM technology, like hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, to power innovative solutions for partners and their clients. Mainline was selected as a Beacon Award winner by a panel of judges including industry specialists, IBM executives, and analysts who recognized how IBM z Operational Analytics helps enable client success with IBM technology. “Our customers are seeking new innovative solutions to solve their business problems that have become more complex during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are proud to win this IBM Beacon Award, which demonstrates our commitment to innovation and our expert ability to deliver solutions that help our customers improve their businesses,” said John McCarthy, Mainline President and CEO. “We act as a strategic advisor to our customers, and deliver effective, best-fit solutions, whether on premises, or in hybrid- or multi-cloud environments.” As an IBM Beacon […]

Mainline Information Systems Named CRN® 2021 Tech Elite 250 Solution Provider and MSP 500 Elite 150 Managed Services Provider
CRN® Tech Elite 250 is comprised of solutions providers in the U.S. and Canada that have the highest partner levels from the IT industry’s leading vendors. CRN® MSP 500 Elite 150 recognizes the top managed services providers and consultants in North America. Tallahassee, FL – March 31, 2021 Mainline, a leading national provider of IT solutions and services, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Mainline Information Systems to its 2021 Tech Elite 250 list and its 2021 MSP 500 Elite 150 list. These annual lists honor a select group of North American IT solution and Managed Services providers that distinguished themselves within their industry. The annual Tech Elite 250 list highlights solution providers that have earned the cutting-edge technical certifications from leading technology suppliers. These technical certifications-from vendors including IBM, HPE, Dell Technologies, NetApp, Cisco, Red Hat, and VMware, among others-have enabled solution providers to deliver an outstanding level of premium products, services, and support to their North American customers. CRN’s Managed Service Provider 500 list recognizes the top technology providers and consultants whose forward-thinking approach to providing managed services is changing the landscape of the IT channel. The MSP has three categories: Elite […]

Mainline Wins the High Flyer Award from Infinidat for Enterprise Storage Deployments
Mainline Recognized as Top-Rated Infinidat partner, excelling in the enterprise market with Infinidat technology. Tallahassee, FL – February 10, 2021 Mainline Information Systems, a national, leading provider of IT solutions and services, has been awarded the High Flyer Award from Infinidat, a leading provider of enterprise-class storage solutions. The High Flyer Award recognizes Mainline as the partner that closed the greatest number of opportunities and achieved the highest revenue in 2020. “Awarding the High Flyer Award to Mainline reflects the commitment that their company has to our business partnership,” said Steve Sullivan, Executive Vice President, Americas, at Infinidat. “Mainline has embraced Infinidat’s technology and made it an integral part of their IT solutions and services for the enterprise market. Their team consistently demonstrates excellent technical skills and a client-first, consultative approach that helps customers tackle mission-critical initiatives.” Mainline is a Premier Infinidat partner, the highest partnership level in the Infinidat Partner Program. By including Infinidat enterprise storage solutions in the company’s storage portfolio, Mainline strengthens its ability to offer high-value, customized technology solutions to enterprise customers. Mainline helps businesses leverage data-driven insights from hardware and software solutions deployed on premise and in the cloud, underscoring the importance of data storage. […]

Mainline Named Dell Technologies 2020 Growth Partner of the Year
Mainline Recognized for Growing Dell Technologies Business Faster than the Market TALLAHASSEE, FL – July 1st, 2020 Mainline Information Systems, a national, leading provider of IT solutions and services, has been awarded the “Go Big – Win Big Growth Partner of the Year” by Dell Technologies. Mainline was recognized for growing their Dell Technologies business faster than the market and delivering year over year increased revenue contribution. Mainline is a Titanium Dell Technologies partner, the highest partnership level in the Dell Technologies Partner Program. Mainline, together with Mainline RTP, invest in certified IT architects, specialists and technical sales teams who work closely with Dell Technologies to deliver innovative, efficient, and cost-effective IT solutions that help clients modernize their infrastructures. “Mainline’s strategic partnership with Dell Technologies coupled with our deep understanding of our clients’ business initiatives enables us to deliver IT solutions that help our customers with their data management, cloud infrastructure and workspace technology needs,” stated Ron Robbins, President of Mainline RTP. “As our customers continue their digital transformations, we anticipate further growth of our Dell Technologies business and partnership.” The 2020 North America (NA) Partner of the Year Awards were presented by Joyce Mullen, Dell Technologies President of Global […]

Mainline Named to CIOReview Most Promising Storage Solution Providers 2020
TALLAHASSEE, FL – June 10th, 2020 Mainline Information Systems, a leading national provider of IT solutions and services, has been named to the CIOReview Most Promising Storage Solution Providers 2020 list. Mainline was recognized by CIOReview for delivering holistic, high-performing, and cost-effective storage solutions to the marketplace. The CIOReview Most Promising Storage Solution Providers recognition is an annual list of the top 20 companies that are at the forefront of providing storage solutions that transform business. The list is compiled by a panel of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and CIOReview editorial board for the purpose of assisting their readership with top enterprise storage solution provider selection. Mainline offers enterprise data solutions and data management services to large enterprises and mid-market companies across the United States and Puerto Rico. “Our sales and technical resources are well versed in the value of the selections being offered and they have numerous certifications enabling them to deeply understand the pros and cons of the proposed solutions,” says Bob Elliott, Mainline VP of Storage. “We are a strategic advisor for our customers. We will never take the quick win over doing what is right. We are in the relationship for the long haul.” Read […]

Mainline Named to CIOReview Top 20 IBM Solution Provider List
Mainline Recognized for Delivering IT Adaptability, Flexibility and Technical Depth TALLAHASSEE, FL – May 15th, 2020 Mainline Information Systems, a leading national provider of IT solutions and services, has been named to the CIOReview Top 20 Most Promising IBM Solution Provider list. Mainline was recognized by CIOReview for delivering IT adaptability, flexibility, and technical depth. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many businesses find themselves dealing with a new set of urgent IT challenges, Mainline remains committed and responsive to our customers’ immediate needs, as well as their longer term, post-pandemic planning. “We maintain our full support, mostly provided remotely, to meet client’s requirements and expectations,” says Jim Dixon, Mainline VP of Software & Servers. “We continue to maintain a 2:1 ratio of technical to sales resources that our customers depend on,” adds Dixon. Established in 1989, Mainline delivers IT business solutions to enterprises across the United States. Mainline’s portfolio of solutions includes hybrid multicloud, data and analytics, open source, cybersecurity, managed services, AI, networking and more. “For three decades, our strategy has been to be the best IBM Solution Provider in the United States. Over time, as our customers’ requirements have changed, we have expanded our offerings […]

Mainline Information Systems Wins IBM Beacon Award for Most Innovative Client Experience on Z
IBM recognizes Mainline for delivering Db2, Blockchain-like solution on IBM Z, satisfying US legislation mandate for the entertainment industry TALLAHASSEE, FL – May 5th, 2020 Mainline Information Systems, a leading provider of IT solutions and services, has been named winner of the 2020 IBM Beacon Award for Most Innovative Client Experience on Z. This auspicious award will be presented during the IBM Think digital conference on May 5, 2020. Winning this award validates our achievements and our dedication to delivering business value through a first-if-its-kind, scalable database that provides an authoritative view of ownership and licensing information within the United States entertainment industry. Mainline was selected as one of only 17 total Beacon Award winners across the IBM portfolio, standing out among dozens of global applicants. Winners were chosen by a panel of expert judges that consisted of industry experts, IBM executives and industry analysts who recognized how this Db2, Blockchain-like solution on IBM Z sparks client innovation with IBM technology. “This win exemplifies our commitment to innovation, and more importantly, our dedication to solving our customers’ business problems,” said John McCarthy, President and CEO of Mainline. “Although there are similarities across industries, every customer is unique, and our consultative methodology is […]

Mainline Information Systems Named CRN® 2020 Tech Elite 250 Solution Provider and MSP 500 Elite 150 Managed Services Provider
CRN® Tech Elite 250 are Highest Achieving IT Solution Providers in Vendor Certifications CRN® MSP 500 Elite 150 Deliver Managed Services Solutions, on-premises and off-premises, resulting in operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers TALLAHASSEE, FL – April 8th, 2020 Mainline, a leading national provider of IT solutions and services, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Mainline Information Systems to its 2020 Tech Elite 250 list and its 2020 MSP 500 Elite 150 list. These annual lists honor a select group of North American IT solution and Managed Services providers that distinguished themselves within their industry. In compiling the Tech Elite 250 list, The Channel Company’s research group and CRN editors collaborated to assess the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the North American IT channel. These technical certifications-from vendors including IBM, HPE, Dell Technologies, NetApp, Cisco, Juniper, Nutanix, Palo Alto, Pure Storage, Red Hat and VMware, among others-have enabled solution providers to deliver an outstanding level of premium products, services and support to their North American customers. The MSP 500 Elite 150 list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed IT services. […]

Message from John McCarthy President and CEO, Mainline Information Systems
First and foremost, on behalf of our Mainline family, I want to express our concern for you and your family’s wellbeing and safety during this time of global crisis. You have my commitment that we will continue to take all necessary steps to protect the health of our employees and you, our customers, as well as to continue to provide support for your business. Mainline has taken the following actions to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and deliver the service and support on which our customers depend: We have implemented our own Business Continuity plan to assure continuous operation for our clients. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and are following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We have prohibited travel for non-essential meetings and there is no travel allowed outside of the US. We will use our virtual meeting platform solutions to facilitate most of our client and internal meetings. Our in-person events have been postponed, in accordance with the CDC. In-person meetings will adhere to CDC space and multi-person recommendations. Most Mainline employees are remote (home office) workers; We have transitioned most of our headquarters personnel to […]