[April 2026], [West Hartford, CT] — CompassMSP has announced a strategic partnership with Sandler Partners, America's leading independent distributor of technology, connectivity, and cloud services. This partnership brings together CompassMSP's deep expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and managed IT with Sandler Partners' expansive nationwide network of over 10,000 expert technology Partners and 220+ technology providers, giving businesses across the country a clearer, more trusted path to the IT solutions they need.
Finding the right managed IT or cybersecurity provider is one of the most consequential decisions a growing business can make. Sandler Partners simplifies that process. Their nationwide network of highly skilled technology Partners works with businesses of all sizes to source, evaluate, and deploy best-in-class technology solutions, without the noise, guesswork, or vendor lock-in that too often defines the buying experience.
By adding CompassMSP to the Sandler Partners portfolio, the network's Partners gain a proven, security-first managed services provider they can confidently recommend to clients navigating:
This collaboration brings together two organizations that share a common goal: making technology work better for businesses that depend on it. Sandler Partners brings the reach, relationships, and sourcing intelligence. CompassMSP brings the operational depth and comprehensive service portfolio to back it up.
Through this partnership, Sandler Partners' expert sales Partners can connect their clients to CompassMSP's full suite of managed services, including:
“CompassMSP’s in‑house Security Operations Center is a key reason this partnership made sense for Sandler Partners,” says Ryan Yakos, Senior Vice President, Channel – Midwest. “Their ability to deliver SOC‑backed Cybersecurity, alongside a proven Managed Services platform, gives our partners a differentiator in a market where security and IT operations can’t be treated separately.”
"Sandler Partners' network is built on trust, trust that the solutions their Partners recommend will actually perform," said Michael Rapp, CEO of CompassMSP. "That's exactly what we've built CompassMSP to deliver. We're proud to be part of a distributor network that holds its providers to that standard, and we look forward to helping more businesses across the country get their technology and security right."
At its core, this partnership is about removing friction from a process that has historically been far too complex. Businesses working with Sandler Partners' technology Partners now have direct access to a managed IT provider that is security-first by design, one that doesn't just support their technology but actively protects and prepares them for what's ahead.
The result is a faster path to confidence: less time evaluating vendors, more time focusing on growth.
About CompassMSP CompassMSP is a nationally recognized managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. With a security-first philosophy and a comprehensive portfolio of services, including managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, compliance, and unified communications, CompassMSP helps organizations build simpler, safer, and stronger technology environments. Learn more at compassmsp.com.
About Sandler Partners Sandler Partners helps empower their network of leading independent Sales Partners to bring organizations around the world a comprehensive range of technology solutions, including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connectivity, Cloud, Colocation, Mobility, Internet of Things, and Continuity. Their community focus helps support Partners to identify solutions swiftly and unbiasedly from a diverse Provider portfolio of 220+ suppliers. Partner sales agents, VARs, and MSPs gain access to a robust support network, Sales Engineering expertise, marketing resources, and powerful sales tools like SCOUT, Solutions Finder, Scout for Solutions, and the Marketing Center within the Sandler Portal. This helps give their Partners what they need to do what they do best – deliver quality, value, performance, features, unparalleled expertise, and service to their clients. Members of the Sandler Partner community can rely on the industry's strongest negotiated agreements and a team dedicated to ensuring all their commissions are found, tracked, and paid. Learn more at sandlerpartners.com.
Media Contact: Roxi Ozolins, CompassMSP rozolins@compassmsp.com
Media Contact: Tina S. Dyksterhouse, Sandler Partners tina@sandlerpartners.com