Eaton earns top marks on CRN's 2026 Annual Report Card (ARC)

Aug 11, 2026

By Sussan McLoughlin, Manager, Channel Marketing and Michelle Wang, Sr. Manager, Channel Marketing

As students across the U.S. prepare to return to the classroom, report card season has arrived a little early for technology vendors: we're proud to announce that Eaton once again received top grades from the people who matter most: our channel partners.

Eaton’s PowerAdvantage^® Partner Program has earned a 2026 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Award from CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, in the category of Computing: Power Protection and Management, along with top honors in several subcategories. These awards are based on feedback from solution providers who evaluate vendors in the areas most critical to channel success.

Straight A's from the channel

The prestigious CRN ARC Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the IT channel, honoring technology vendors that deliver best-in-class products, partner resources, support, and services. The awards highlight vendors that excel at building strong partner relationships and helping solution providers grow their businesses and drive success.

This year's results underscore Eaton's continued commitment to helping partners succeed. In addition to winning the overall category of Computing: Power Protection and Management, Eaton was recognized as a winner in the subcategories of:

• Product Innovation
• Support
• Partnership

These distinctions reflect the trust our partners place in Eaton and the value they see in our solutions, programs, and people.

A report card powered by partner feedback

What makes the ARC Awards especially meaningful is that the grades come directly from solution providers. Every score is based on partner evaluations, providing a clear picture of how vendors are performing in real-world channel relationships.

Simply put, this recognition belongs as much to our partners as it does to Eaton. Partner feedback helps shape our products, programs, and investments. It challenges us to keep innovating, strengthen support resources, and continue building a partner-first experience that helps win more business.

Continuing to raise the bar

While we're honored to receive top marks once again, we know that success is never a final exam. The technology landscape continues to evolve, and so do the needs of our partners and customers.

That's why we're committed to continually improving the solutions and support we provide, from industry-leading power protection technologies and software to channel programs designed to help partners increase profitability and accelerate growth.

As the new academic year begins, we're grateful for the confidence and trust our partners place in Eaton. Thank you for your continued support, your honest feedback, and your partnership. Together, we'll keep setting the standard for power protection and channel success.

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