CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 16 2026 – Advizex, a Myriad360 company, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Rob Hendricks, Director, Networking, Virtualization & Automation, as a 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader.
Advizex is a leading AI infrastructure and networking powerhouse that combines deep technical expertise, global scale, and a client-first approach to help organizations accelerate innovation and achieve lasting business results.
Now in its seventh year, CRN's Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list spotlights rising-star executives, managers, and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and are already making a positive impact on the channel. Selected by the CRN editorial team, the annual list recognizes professionals who demonstrate dedication to business strategy, channel innovation, and organizational growth.
As Director, Networking, Virtualization & Automation, Hendricks leads three services teams comprising 20 engineers and consultants across Advizex's networking, virtualization, and automation practices. Since joining the company as a Senior Consultant, he has advanced through multiple leadership roles while helping drive revenue growth, retain top talent, and expand service capabilities. Over the past year, he has played a key role in advancing Advizex's Broadcom-focused virtualization practice, supporting customer adoption of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions and contributing to multiple strategic customer engagements.
"Rob's leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of our services organization," said C.R. Howdyshell, CEO of Advizex."From leading multiple technical teams to helping expand our virtualization and automation capabilities, he consistently demonstrates a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer success. We're proud to see Rob recognized by CRN for the impact he's made across our business and for our customers."
“The leaders recognized in CRN’s 2026 Next-Gen SolutionProvider list have distinguished themselves as ambitious innovators early in their IT channel careers,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “Their creativity and impact are already elevating their organizations and the broader channel. We look forward to watching them continue to influence and strengthen the industry in the years ahead.”
As Advizex continues to expand its capabilities and strengthen its collaboration with Myriad360, the company remains focused on helping customers navigate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation.
Coverage of the 2026 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list began June 10 at crn.com/nextgen.
About Advizex
Advizex, a Myriad360 company, is a leading AI infrastructure and networking powerhouse built for what's next. Backed by global scale, deep technical expertise, and a client-first mindset, Advizex gives organizations a real competitive edge. More capability, more reach, and more impact from every technology investment.
Advizex partners with organizations to turn strategy into execution, complexity into clarity, and technology investments into measurable, lasting results. Built on trust, not transactions, Advizex is the long-term strategic partner organizations turn to when execution matters.
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