TAMPA, FL, Nov. 4, 2025 — MGT, a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local, and education (SLED) government clients, is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Stephen Bryant, Director of Field Engineering, as a 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader. This CRN list honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to the growth and success of their organization.
The annual list spotlights rising-star executives, managers, and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in their roles with solution provider organizations, including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs, and IT consultants.
With more than a decade of experience in the IT channel, Stephen Bryant oversees both pre-sales and post-sales engineering engagements in the East Region, ensuring clients receive the right solutions to solve their most critical challenges. Stephen has helped drive territory growth at more than 30% year over year for the past four years, while strengthening OEM partnerships, enhancing certifications, and advancing engineering practices that support client success.
“I’m honored to be recognized among leaders who are shaping the future of the IT channel,” said Stephen Bryant, Director of Field Engineering, East at MGT. “I believe in putting clients first, supporting our teams, and delivering outcomes that build trust. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished at MGT and am excited to continue innovating alongside our talented engineers and partners to help organizations modernize and strengthen their technology environments.”
“The individuals named to CRN’s 2025 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list have set themselves apart as driven pioneers in the early stages of their IT channel journeys,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “We celebrate their outstanding and inventive impact on their organizations and the broader IT channel. We’re excited to see how they continue to shape and strengthen the channel in the years ahead.”
The 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list will be available online on Oct. 27 at www.CRN.com/nextgen.
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About MGT
MGT is a national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local government, and education (SLED) clients. Our specialized solutions solve the most critical issues that live at the top of our clients’ leadership agenda. Our advisory and technology domains are foundational elements in our approach to helping state, local, and education agencies innovate, transform, and manage efficiently. We partner to help clients strengthen their foundations, implement systematic changes, and build resilience for the future. MGT is committed to impacting communities for good. For more information, visit us at mgt.us.
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