C3 Named To CRN Solution Provider 500 List For 2026
The annual SP500 ranks North America’s largest solution providers by revenue and spotlights the performance of leading channel organizations.
Arlington, Va., June 9, 2026— C3, a cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider purpose-built for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized C3 on the 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500 list.
CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North America’s largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark of leading IT services companies. The solution providers on this list are key influencers propelling growth in the IT industry and the global technology channel.
C3’s inclusion on the list reflects its continued growth as a compliance-driven cybersecurity and managed IT provider serving the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. The company designs, implements, and manages secure cloud, IT and security environments, allowing contractors to protect controlled unclassified information, prepare for CMMC assessments and maintain long-term operational resilience. As CMMC moves from planning into contract-level execution, C3 has focused on helping customers shift from reactive compliance efforts to sustained operational maturity.
“C3’s growth reflects a clear market need: defense contractors need cybersecurity and compliance support that holds up in real operating environments,” said Marc Pantoni, CEO of C3. “As CMMC moves into contracts, our focus remains on helping customers build secure, assessment-ready environments that support both compliance and resilience over time.”
“The Solution Provider 500 list highlights those companies generating the highest revenue through leadership in business and service innovation,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “This recognition highlights those organizations that consistently demonstrate agility and sustained growth amid rapidly evolving industry demands and technological change. Congratulations to every company that earned a well‑deserved place on this year’s Solution Provider 500.”
Coverage of the 2026 Solution Provider 500 list is featured online at CRN.com/SP500.
About C3
C3 implements and manages IT, cybersecurity, and compliance solutions that enable defense contractors to meet Department of War Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. C3 specializes in building and maintaining secure environments that protect sensitive information across the Defense Industrial Base. C3’s CMMC service offerings guide organizations through the full compliance lifecycle—from strategy and system design to implementation and assessment readiness.
About The Channel Company
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