--- title: | Blue Layer News description: Blue Layer News | Discover the importance of robust data protection strategies beyond backups, including the 3-2-1 rule and proactive IT support, to safeguard your business effectively. --- [Skip to main content](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news#main) [![Blue Layer](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/blue-layer/bluelayer-logo_white.png) ![Blue Layer](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/blue-layer/bluelayer-logo_color.png)](https://bluelayer.com/) - [Home](https://bluelayer.com/) - [Managed Services](https://bluelayer.com/managed-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://bluelayer.com/advisory-services/) - [Servers & Cloud Services](https://bluelayer.com/servers-cloud-hosting/) - [Communications](https://bluelayer.com/communications/) - [Networking & SD WAN](https://bluelayer.com/networking/) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [Disaster Recovery](https://bluelayer.com/disaster-recovery/) - [Physical Security](https://bluelayer.com/physical-security/) - [Enterprise AI Advisement](https://bluelayer.com/enterprise-ai) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [About Us](https://bluelayer.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://bluelayer.com/blog/) - [Support](https://bluelayer.com/support/) - [Contact Us](https://bluelayer.com/contact/) [Client Portal](https://portal.bluelayer.com/) ![Blue Layer](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/website-theme/images/blue-layer/bluelayer-logo_color.png) - [Home](https://bluelayer.com/) - [Managed Services](https://bluelayer.com/managed-services/) - [Advisory Services](https://bluelayer.com/advisory-services/) - [Servers & Cloud Services](https://bluelayer.com/servers-cloud-hosting/) - [Communications](https://bluelayer.com/communications/) - [Networking & SD WAN](https://bluelayer.com/networking/) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [Disaster Recovery](https://bluelayer.com/disaster-recovery/) - [Physical Security](https://bluelayer.com/physical-security/) - [Enterprise AI Advisement](https://bluelayer.com/enterprise-ai) - [Cybersecurity](https://bluelayer.com/cybersecurity/) - [About Us](https://bluelayer.com/about-us/) - [Blog](https://bluelayer.com/blog/) - [Support](https://bluelayer.com/support/) - [Contact Us](https://bluelayer.com/contact/) [Client Portal](https://portal.bluelayer.com/) # Blog [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Named #159 on the 2025 MSP 501](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-named-159-on-the-2025-msp-501-list) Blue Layer Named #159 on the 2025 MSP 501 Rising in the Ranks, Growing with Purpose We’re excited to share some incredible news—Blue Layer has been ranked #159 on Channel Futures’ 2025 MSP 501 list! This recognition places us among the top ... BL Blue Layer Team June 30, 2025 2 min read [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Acquires Texas Computer Works](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-acquires-texas-computer-works) Blue Layer, a leading technology solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Texas Computer Works, a well-known computer repair and support ... BL Blue Layer Team January 12, 2023 2 min read [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide](https://bluelayer.com/blog/msp501) For the ninth consecutive year, Blue Layer has been selected as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2022 Channel ... BL Blue Layer Team June 23, 2022 4 min read [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-recognized-on-crns-2022-msp-500-list) CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Blue Layer to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) list in the Pioneering 250 category for 2022. CRN’S ... BL Blue Layer Team March 19, 2022 3 min read [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Ranks No. 3571 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-ranks-on-2021-inc-5000-list) Inc. Magazine has revealed that Blue Layer is No. 3571 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing ... BL Blue Layer Team August 20, 2021 3 min read ![](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stock-photo-business-people-group-meeting-shot-from-top-widen-view-in-office-profession-businesswomen-2117282258_800x700.jpg) [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Climbs 45 Spots to Rank #99 on Channel Futures MSP 501 List](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-ranks-99-on-2021-channel-futures-msp-501-list) For the eighth consecutive year, Blue Layer has been selected as one of the technology industry’s top-performing providers of managed services by the ... BL Blue Layer Team July 23, 2021 4 min read ![](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Datto-bw.png) [Inc. 5000](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/inc-5000) [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Named #220 on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Regionals: Texas List](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-named-220-on-inc-magazines-5000-regionals-texas-list) Inc. Magazine has revealed that Blue Layer is No. 220 on its second annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Texas list, the most prestigious ranking of the ... BL Blue Layer Team April 20, 2021 3 min read [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Employee Spotlight: Meet Michael Strong, Chief Operating Officer](https://bluelayer.com/blog/meet-michael-strong-chief-operating-officer) Now a leading MSP, Blue Layer originally began in 2002 to answer the need for responsible, customer service-based, right-sized technology solutions. ... BL Blue Layer Team April 20, 2021 3 min read ![](https://bluelayer.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stock-photo-business-person-working-with-modern-virtual-technology-106001615.jpg) [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [Blue Layer Obtains Prestigious MSPV Certification](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-obtains-prestigious-mspv-certification) We are proud to announce that Blue Layer successfully completed MSPAlliance’s MSP Verify Program (MSPV) certification process, the oldest ... BL Blue Layer Team April 1, 2021 3 min read [Blue Layer News](https://bluelayer.com/blog/tag/blue-layer-news) ## [CRN Names Blue Layer To Its MSP 500 List for Second Consecutive Year](https://bluelayer.com/blog/blue-layer-named-to-2021-crn-msp-500-list) For the second consecutive year, CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Blue Layer to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in ... 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