Strongsville, Ohio, October 29, 2025 – Acuative is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Joe Forte, Director of Project Delivery, as a 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader. This CRN list honors solution provider professionals who stand out for their innovative contributions to the growth and success of their organization.
The annual list spotlights rising-star executives, managers and directors who are 40 years of age or younger and already demonstrate strong leadership capabilities in their roles with solution provider organizations, including technology integrators, VARs, MSPs, MSSPs and IT consultants.
As Director of Project Delivery, Joe oversees a large, cross-functional team responsible for executing complex enterprise projects from planning through completion. He leads efforts to develop and optimize processes across the organization, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives. By driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration among internal teams and stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous performance standards, he plays a critical role in ensuring Acuative consistently meets its strategic goals and delivers exceptional value to customers.
“We’re incredibly proud of Joe Forte for this well-deserved recognition,” said Vince Sciarra, CEO of Acuative. “His leadership in project delivery has been instrumental in driving the success of our most complex initiatives and ensuring we consistently meet and exceed client expectations. His dedication and expertise embody the excellence that defines Acuative.”
“The individuals named to CRN’s 2025 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list have set themselves apart as driven pioneers in the early stages of their IT channel journeys,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “We celebrate their outstanding and inventive impact on their organizations and the broader IT channel. We’re excited to see how they continue to shape and strengthen the channel in the years ahead.”
The 2025 CRN Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list will be available online on Oct. 27 at www.CRN.com/nextgen.
About Acuative
Acuative provides the world's leading companies with a complete range of advanced technology and managed services, enabling customers to utilize a single source provider for all of their network requirements. Acuative has a specific focus and expertise in implementing and managing voice and data networks in a highly secure environment. Acuative simplifies the entire process of managing today's technology by leveraging a powerful combination of expertise, round-the-clock availability, and extensive technical resources to deliver faster efficiency gains, speed to implement, and the highest return on investment to our customers.
About The Channel Company
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