eCreek IT Solutions Named to CRN’s Inaugural AI Innovators List
DENVER, Colo. eCreek IT Solutions, a Denver-based managed service provider delivering IT support, cybersecurity, and AI services, has been named to CRN’s first-ever AI Innovators list for 2026. CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, published the list in October 2026 to recognize North American solution providers that are delivering AI-focused solutions to their customers.
For eCreek, the recognition reflects a simple goal: help Colorado businesses use AI with confidence. That means practical training, clear governance, and the same security standards eCreek applies to every system it manages.
What Is the CRN AI Innovators List?
The CRN AI Innovators list is an annual recognition from CRN that honors North American solution providers at the forefront of AI. 2026 is its first year. The list focuses on IT channel partners, such as managed service providers (MSPs), systems integrators, and consultants, that have built AI into real solutions for their customers.
CRN describes the honorees as companies that are “pushing the industry forward and setting a high standard for innovation,” according to Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN. The full list is available on CRN’s AI Innovators 2026 page.
The list matters because more businesses now turn to their IT partner, not just a software vendor, to figure out how AI fits into daily work. CRN’s recognition points buyers to providers that are doing that well. It also joins a growing list of eCreek awards and recognition.
How eCreek Helps Colorado Businesses Adopt AI
eCreek’s AI services are built for small and midsize businesses that want results from AI without adding risk. Instead of handing clients a tool and walking away, eCreek approaches AI the same way it handles managed IT: with a plan, clear policies, and ongoing support.
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eCreek’s AI services include:
- AI Training: hands-on training that helps teams use AI tools well in their daily work.
- AI Governance: acceptable-use policies and guardrails, informed by frameworks like the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, so teams know which tools to use and how.
- AI Automation: automated workflows that take repetitive tasks off your team’s plate.
- AI Development: custom AI solutions built around how your business already works.
- Private AI: AI environments that keep your company data in your control.
- AI Hosting: secure, managed infrastructure for running AI tools and models.
Business owners can also start on their own. eCreek’s free AI Maturity Model shows where your business stands today and what to do next. For practical tips, read AI for Small Business: The 4D Framework for Working Smarter (and Safer) with AI and Shadow AI: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Control It.
This work builds on eCreek’s track record as a fast-growing Colorado IT provider and a four-time Inc. 5000 honoree.
What This Means for Colorado Businesses
For business owners, choosing an AI partner is a lot like choosing an IT partner. You want someone who understands your systems, your industry, and your goals. CRN’s recognition is an independent signal that eCreek can deliver on all three.
eCreek brings AI to the industries it already knows well, including manufacturing, construction, engineering, medical practices, legal, and nonprofits. In regulated fields, AI plans are built alongside eCreek’s compliance services from day one.
For current eCreek clients, nothing changes in how you work with us. You keep the same team and support, now with a growing set of AI services when you’re ready for them.
For businesses just starting to explore AI, the best first step is usually a conversation. Many teams are already using AI tools on their own. A clear plan helps everyone get more value from those tools while keeping company data where it belongs. Contact eCreek to talk through where AI fits in your business.
A Word From Our CTO
“Our clients don’t need AI hype. They need a partner who can show them what works, set it up safely, and stand behind it. Being named to CRN’s first AI Innovators list tells us we’re on the right track, and the credit goes to our team and to the clients who’ve been building this with us.”
Colter Strahan, CTO, eCreek IT Solutions
See Our Approach to AI: Join Our Free Training
Want to see how eCreek helps businesses put AI to work? Join our free virtual AI training for Colorado businesses on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM MT, led by eCreek CTO Colter Strahan and Director of Business Development Elan Jones. Meet the rest of the eCreek team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CRN AI Innovators list? The CRN AI Innovators list is an annual recognition from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. It honors North American solution providers that deliver AI-focused solutions to their customers. 2026 is the list’s first year.
Is eCreek IT Solutions on the CRN AI Innovators list? Yes. eCreek IT Solutions, based in Denver, Colorado, was named to CRN’s inaugural AI Innovators list in October 2026.
What AI services does eCreek offer? eCreek offers AI Training, AI Governance, AI Automation, AI Development, Private AI, and AI Hosting. These AI services help small and midsize businesses adopt AI securely and get real value from it.
Who does eCreek work with? eCreek works with small and midsize businesses across Colorado. Its core industries are manufacturing, engineering, and construction; healthcare; legal; and nonprofits.
How can my business get started with AI? Start with eCreek’s free AI Maturity Model or the free virtual AI training for Colorado businesses. From there, the eCreek team can build an AI plan around your goals.
About eCreek IT Solutions
eCreek IT Solutions is a Denver-based managed service provider and “Your IT Department” for small and midsize businesses across Colorado. eCreek delivers managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and AI services, with a focus on manufacturing, engineering, and construction; healthcare; legal; and nonprofit organizations. eCreek is a four-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a 2026 CRN AI Innovator. Learn more at ecreekit.com or contact our team.
