Austin, Texas — February 2, 2026 — Scale Computing, the leader in edge computing and network solutions, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has selected Kyle Fenske, Senior Director, Global Channel, 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.
“We’re very proud of Kyle for his inclusion on the CRN Channel Chiefs list. It is well deserved, as he plays a pivotal role in the Scale Computing partner community. Over the past year, Kyle helped lead the successful merger of two innovative companies with distinct go-to-market strategies. This recognition is a testament to Kyle and to Scale Computing’s commitment to innovation, partnership, and channel excellence. We look forward to continuing to grow our business and investment in our partner community,” said Dan Piece, Chief Revenue Officer, Scale Computing.
Each year, the CRN Channel Chiefs list honors IT channel vendor and distributor executives who are redefining what’s possible in the channel and driving exceptional outcomes for their organizations and the global IT community. With almost two decades of experience in the channel, this is Fenske’s second year on the Channel Chief list, honoring his integral role in leading Scale Computing’s channel activities.
Last year, Acumera acquired Scale Computing to create the industry’s largest edge-first platform company. Scale Computing partners now benefit from the company’s full range of edge computing solutions. Scale Computing Platform™ edge computing solution combines simplicity and scalability, offering a unified, easy-to-manage solution that replaces complex infrastructure and ensures high availability for workloads. With the Zero-Touch Provisioning™ and application lifecycle management features in Scale Computing Fleet Manager™ edge orchestration software, managing edge computing infrastructure becomes as simple as managing cloud resources. Scale Computing Reliant Platform™ Edge Computing as a Service is a hardware- and cloud-agnostic, API-capable edge computing platform that empowers multi-site businesses to manage applications, networks, and security controls at scale, without adding complexity or taxing IT teams. Scale Computing AcuVigil™ managed network services provides visibility of all network devices and delivers local computing power and the physical connection for remote network updates and troubleshooting.
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 available online at CRN.com/ChannelChiefs. Learn more about Scale Computing’s award-winning Partner Program today.
For information about attending Scale Computing Platform//2026™, the flagship event for Innovative Leaders, Technology Partners, and Service Providers, please visit the Platform//2026 registration page for conference details and to register for the April event.
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