Katalyst Named to the CRN AI Innovators List for 2026
CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named Katalyst to its inaugural 2026 AI Innovators list, recognizing the North American solution providers putting artificial intelligence to work for their customers.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 21, 2026 — Katalyst Network Group, Your Digital Operations Partner, announced today that it has been named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company.
CRN's inaugural AI Innovators list celebrates North American solution providers at the forefront of the AI revolution. The companies featured on this list have recognized the vast opportunities of AI and have integrated AI technologies into cutting-edge solutions for their customers.
AI has quickly evolved from an emerging technology to a strategic business imperative. Solution providers are increasingly deploying AI solutions to help businesses improve customer experiences, enhance employee productivity, strengthen decision-making, and uncover new opportunities for growth. As a result, the AI market has become a major catalyst for innovation across every sector of the IT channel. Each 2026 AI Innovator has shown dedication to building creative and unique AI solutions that deliver valuable business enhancements to customers.
Over the past 12 months, Katalyst has moved from talking about AI to operationalizing it. AI tools and workflows are now embedded in every department, from service delivery and cybersecurity to sales and internal operations. AI agents built with specific skills handle repeatable tasks, so the team can focus on higher-value client work, and Katalyst deploys the same solutions internally that it delivers to clients.
On the client side, Katalyst formalized a strategic partnership with Anthropic and launched AI Jumpstart, a structured engagement that helps mid-market organizations adopt the Claude family of models inside their own businesses. Katalyst also continues to deepen its Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Cowork practice, supported by its Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program designation, so clients can choose the AI ecosystem that fits them best.
"AI can be intimidating, and its adoption faces not just technical complexities, but deeply human ones. Our clients have expressed appreciation of our approach in being empathetic teachers, guiding them to the right AI technologies for the right use cases, in the right ways, secured, governed, and ultimately effective. Being named a CRN AI Innovator reflects the work our team continues to put in to learn and grow while keeping the technology aimed at delivering real business value. We're grateful for the recognition and for the clients who trust us with this critical shift for their businesses."
Steve Rattacasa, Chief Technology Officer at Katalyst"Our 2026 AI Innovators honorees are helping shape the next generation of business transformation through the imaginative use of artificial intelligence. By delivering forward-thinking solutions that create value for their customers and technology partners alike, they are pushing the industry forward and setting a high standard for innovation. We are honored to recognize their contributions."
Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel CompanyAbout Katalyst
Katalyst is a Digital Operations Partner for mid-market organizations. We assess, transform, and manage the Digital Backbone our clients depend on, including hybrid infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud environments that connect their people, protect their data, and keep their systems running. By taking full accountability for outcomes, we help organizations reduce risk, eliminate complexity, and move forward with confidence. Learn more at katalystng.com.
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