ZAG Technical Services recognized for contributions to agtech

The San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics and managed services, recently received three awards for its contributions to agriculture in the technology space.

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ZAG Technical Services says hackers often target agribusinesses due to the multiple points of connection between businesses and vendors.
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ZAG Technical Services, a San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics and managed services in the agriculture and food and beverage industries, recently received three awards for its contributions to agriculture in the technology space, according to a news release.

Last month, CRN Magazine named ZAG a “Managed Service Provider Pioneer 250,” adding ZAG to its MSP 500 list. The MSP 500 list recognizes top technology providers and consultants whose forward-thinking approach to providing managed services is changing the landscape of the IT channel, the release said. This was ZAG’s sixth consecutive year on the MSP 500 and eighth appearance overall.

“Managed services provide a route for businesses of all sizes to maintain efficiency and adaptability throughout their growth journey,” Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor for CRN, The Channel Co., said in the release. “The solution providers featured in our 2024 MSP 500 list are introducing cutting-edge managed services portfolios to the market.”

In February, ZAG was also named to Cloudtango’s “MSP Select” list, as a top managed service provider. MSP Select honors MSPs in the U.S. that deliver technical excellence and innovation that exceed customer expectations, the release said. This was ZAG’s third consecutive year on the MSP Select list.

“Exceptional customer service isn’t just about metrics; it’s about surpassing expectations, embodying innovation and inspiring confidence,” Jordi Vilanova, managing director at Cloudtango, said in the release. “We chose ZAG because it consistently achieves exceptional results, setting a benchmark for excellence in the industry.”

For its inaugural “Hybrid Solution Provider 250” list, Channel Insider, a TechnologyAdvice brand, recognized ZAG as one of the most progressive IT solution providers in North America based on its commitment to advanced technologies and client success, the release said.

To be considered an HSP, a business must continue to adapt to changes in customer consumption requirements, complexity in emerging technologies and stakeholder approval — with the ultimate goal of becoming a better partner for its clients.

“Channel Insider is committed to enabling the connection between best-in-class IT solution providers, such as those recognized on the HSP250 list, and the worldwide users and decision makers who benefit from their expertise,” Rob Bellenfant, CEO of TechnologyAdvice, said in the release. “Through this annual list, we provide yet another way for IT buyers to find the right support for their most urgent technology-related initiatives.”

ZAG says its efforts to optimize and secure the food supply chain are more than a mission.

“We understand this industry well and the challenges facing today’s grower-shipper, including labor shortages, resource scarcity, small margins and cyber threats,” ZAG CEO Greg Gatzke said in the release. “Technology plays a big role in helping agriculture alleviate those pain points.”

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