ANN ARBOR, Mich. — February 3, 2026 — VergeIO, the VMware alternative for organizations seeking unified infrastructure, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has selected Nick Matheson, Director of Channel Sales, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.
With more than a decade of experience in channel management and sales, Matheson is expanding VergeIO’s partner network and accelerating access to the company’s ultraconverged technology for customers seeking a smarter VMware alternative. He previously served in leadership roles at Scale Computing and Arrow Electronics, where he built and managed successful channel programs across the U.S.
“Partnering with VergeIO offers VARs a unique opportunity to navigate their customers through the post-VMware landscape with a superior product, seamless migration, financial incentives, technical assurance, and a streamlined sales process,” said Yan Ness, CEO of VergeIO. “Nick is instrumental in ensuring channel partners are strategically ready to capitalize on the future of virtualization with a solution that drastically improves end users’ IT infrastructures. Being named a CRN Channel Chief is a well-earned recognition for Nick’s hard work and dedication to the mission.”
The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation, and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.
“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion, and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.
CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list is featured on CRN.com at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.
About VergeIO
VergeIO is the VMware alternative for organizations seeking a simpler, unified infrastructure platform. VergeOS replaces the traditional hypervisor, storage array, and network stack with a single integrated codebase. Enterprises, CSPs, educational institutions, and government agencies rely on VergeOS to reduce cost, extend hardware life, and automate operations across their environments. For more information, visit www.verge.io.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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