Buffalo Americas Wins Historic Tenth Consecutive CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Award Win for 2026

Austin, TX, August 10th, 2026 — Buffalo Americas, a leading provider of secure and reliable data storage solutions and award winning pre- and post-sales support, is proud to announce our unprecedented tenth consecutive CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) win in the SMB External Storage category from CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. The ARC Awards spotlight the technology vendors providing best-in-class products and solution provider partnership throughout the IT channel ecosystem, and once again Buffalo has claimed a clean sweep across all categories under SMB Storage.

“We’re excited and honored to receive this historic tenth consecutive recognition from IT professionals and to once again achieve a clean sweep across every category,” said Ben DeLaurier, COO of Buffalo America, Inc.

“This unprecedented milestone is a testament not only to our long-standing dedication to serving and supporting our channel partners, but also to the confidence IT professionals have shown in Buffalo and Buffalo products over the past decade. As technology and customer needs continue to evolve, we remain committed to earning that confidence through purpose-built products, responsive support, and channel-first initiatives.”

Among the IT channel's most respected honors, the CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Awards recognize technology vendors that excel in supporting and empowering their partner communities. Award winners are chosen based on direct feedback from solution providers, who evaluate vendors on the strength of their channel programs, partner experience, product innovation, and commitment to building successful, long-term partnerships.

“The CRN Annual Report Card Awards honor technology vendors that set the standard for channel excellence,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Selected based on direct feedback from solution providers, this year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional commitment to innovation, partnership, and enabling partner success. We congratulate the 2026 ARC Award winners for earning the trust and recognition of the channel community through their continued leadership and dedication.”

Coverage of the CRN 2026 ARC winners can be found online at www.CRN.com/ARC. Award winners will also be spotlighted during The Channel Company’s XChange August 2026 conference.