Schaumburg, IL, July 22nd, 2025 – American Digital Corporation, a leading global IT solutions provider, is proud to share that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Bob Panos as a finalist in the first-ever CRN Best of the Channel Awards in the Best Channel Visionary of the Year – Solution Provider category.
As a finalist, Bob is being spotlighted for his commitment to channel innovation, delivering managed services that help enterprise clients drive results, boost efficiency, and maximize ROI.
This is the first annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards, honoring the individual leaders, teams, and companies that set an example with their visionary strategies and outstanding contributions to channel success. Winners will be announced at the Best of the Channel Awards Gala in Atlanta on Oct. 14, immediately following The Channel Company’s XChange Best of Breed Conference.
Over the past year, Bob has implemented innovations that have reshaped how American Digital supports its clients and strengthened its role within the channel ecosystem. Working closely with the team at American Digital, Bob helped enhance the company’s managed services model to include more customized support solutions tailored to its clients. American Digital’s clients win with greater value through proactive, tailored solutions that address real-world enterprise challenges.
“We are excited to spotlight the finalists of the first-ever CRN Best of the Channel Awards, representing the channel’s guiding lights for innovation, partnership, and impact,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor of CRN, The Channel Company. “These leaders, teams, and companies represent the best of what’s possible—from future-focused strategies and bold leadership to a deep commitment to channel-driven success. We are proud to highlight how their achievements and dedication drive the channel forward.”
“We congratulate Bob on being recognized as a channel visionary,” said Norbert R. Wojcik, Jr., CEO of American Digital. “His leadership in growing our Managed Services business, along with his focus on emerging areas like AI and Cybersecurity, has helped American Digital expand our footprint among enterprise clients seeking a trusted advisor to safeguard and support their mission-critical applications,” concluded Wojcik.
The full list of CRN Best of the Channel Award finalists can be viewed online starting July 22nd at crn.com/best-of-the-channel-awards.
About American Digital
American Digital (www.americandigital.com) is a Midwestern-based IT Solutions partner. With 40 years of expertise, we design seamless, modern, future-proof IT solutions that our clients count on as a mission-critical component of their business strategy. As an Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Platinum Partner and an Aruba Partner, we provide custom system integration and consulting services across HPE’s complete enterprise portfolio of server, storage, and networking products.
Our fast-growing SAP and Managed Services practice is built on customizable solutions that support mission-critical business applications safely and securely. We see our clients as long-term partners and we reinforce that relationship every day through consistency, reliability and accountability.
At American Digital, your vision becomes our mission. We design and implement a digital environment that brings next-level continuity, efficiency, and security—exactly as you imagined it. That’s what we mean when we design IT solutions built around you.
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