Alvarez Technology Group: Salinas and Monterey IT Company Credentials & Recognition
Alvarez Technology Group has established itself as a consistently recognized leader in the managed services provider industry since 2001. As a Salinas IT Company, our team has earned elite industry certifications - placing us in the top 5% of global MSPs. We’ve maintained presence on major industry rankings for over a decade and built strategic partnerships with leading technology vendors.
Industry Rankings - 15+ Years of Sustained Excellence
CRN MSP 500 - Pioneer 250 Category
- Years: 2016, 2017, 2023, 2025
- Recognizes MSPs focused on the small and midsize business market
- Published annually by The Channel Company
- Identifies North America’s leading managed service providers based on innovative approaches, operational efficiency, and technology investment ROI
MSPMentor
250
- Unbroken presence since the list’s inception – appearing every single year
- One of the company’s most notable achievements
- Demonstrates sustained excellence and consistent recognition from industry peers over more than a decade
Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
- Five consecutive years: 2011-2015
- Rankings: #3683 (2011), #4051 (2012), #4324 (2013), #3926 (2014), #3693 (2015)
- Demonstrated sustained business growth during critical expansion period
MSSP Alert's Top 250 MSSPs
- Year: 2023
- Seventh annual list of leading managed security service providers
- Recognizes the company’s evolution toward comprehensive managed security services
CRN Next-Gen 250
- Year: 2014
- Honors up-and-coming technology solution providers adapting to emerging technologies
CRN IoT Innovators Award
- Years: 2017, 2020, 2025
- Recognizes vanguard IoT innovation
- 2020 award focused on temperature monitoring and social distancing solutions during COVID-19 pandemic
Elite Cybersecurity Certifications - Top 5% Globally
MSPAlliance Cyber
Verify™ AA Rating
- Less than 5% of the global MSP community has achieved AA-rating level
- Places ATG in an elite group of managed service and cloud providers worldwide
- Evaluates: cybersecurity practices, internal service delivery security, business continuity planning, cyber-insurance usage
- Requires annual renewal
CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO)
- Designation: RPO-10223
- Authorizes ATG to provide CMMC consulting services to Defense Industrial Base companies
- Among the first cybersecurity firms to earn RPO status from the Cyber Accreditation Body (CyberAB)
- Employs certified Registered Practitioners (RP) and CMMC Certified Professionals (CCP)
- Serves DoD contractors requiring CMMC certification levels 1-3 based on NIST 800-171 framework
MSP/Cloud Verify Program (MSPCV) Certification
- Oldest certification program for cloud computing and managed services providers
- Accepted on five continents worldwide by governmental agencies and regulatory bodies
- Demonstrates compliance with 10-control objectives of the Unified Certification Standard:
- Governance
- Policies and Procedures
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Change Management
- Service Operations Management
- Information Security
- Data Management
- Physical Security
- Billing and Reporting
- Corporate Health
- Third-party validated, requires annual renewal
Strategic Vendor Partnerships
Microsoft Partner
- Multiple Gold and Silver competencies
- Top-Tier Microsoft Partner status
- Direct access to Microsoft resources and support
- Solution areas: Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud, Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business
- Microsoft Authorized Education Reseller
Cisco & Cisco Meraki
- Networking solutions expertise
- Cloud-controlled WiFi, routing, and security solutions
- Modern infrastructure focus
VMware Partner
- Virtualization services across VMware Workstation, Server, and ESX solutions
- Critical for modern infrastructure management
Dell Technologies
- Dell Partner Direct program member
- Supports global organizations across multiple industries
- Access to Dell’s full portfolio of enterprise technology solutions
SonicWall Registered Partner
- Long-standing relationship
- SonicWall solutions form a cornerstone of “Total Peace Of Mind” cybersecurity offering
- Network and cybersecurity solutions, firewall technologies
Additional Key Partners
- HP/HPE – Hardware and software solutions
- Lenovo Official Partner – Workstations, tablets, servers, infrastructure
- Avaya Business Partner – VoIP and IP Office systems
- Deep Sentinel – AI-powered physical security with 24/7 live guard monitoring
- IBM – Hardware, middleware, consulting
- Axcient – Backup and disaster recovery
- RingCentral – VoIP and unified communications
- Comcast Business – Business internet
- Trend Micro – Network security
- Symantec – Security software
Partner Recognition & Awards
ScalePad 2023 Lifecycle Manager Partner of the Year Finalist
- Hand-selected by ScalePad’s Sales and Success teams
- Recognized for excellent use of Lifecycle Manager platform
- Enhanced service and sales processes
- Increased revenue through efficient processes
2019 Business Excellence Awards
- Category: Services to Businesses
- Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
- Recognized regional excellence and significant impact on the local business community
Compliance Expertise & Service Credentials
HIPAA and HITECH Compliance Services
- Over a decade of specialized healthcare IT experience
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) implementation
- HIPAA audit preparation and response
- Network penetration testing
- Implementation of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards
SOC (System and Organization Controls) Compliance
- Expertise in data security and privacy requirements
- Combined with CMMC services for regulated industries
Leadership Credentials
Technical Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional in Windows 7
- Microsoft Certified Network Product Specialist
- Microsoft Certified Product Specialists
- Master Certified Novell Engineer
- CompTIA A+ and Project+
- Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator
Military Service:
- 21 years combined active and reserve duty, United States Air Force
- Command positions at Air Force Information Warfare Center/Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team (AFIWC/AFCERT)
- Defense Intelligence Agency
- Deep cybersecurity expertise shaping company’s security-first approach
Community Leadership:
- Board Member, Monterey Jazz Festival
- Board Member, Rotary Club of Salinas
- Board Member, Monterey Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
Luis M. Alvarez
President and CEO
Education:
- MBA, University of Phoenix
- Executive Education, UCLA Anderson School of Management – Management Development for Entrepreneurs
Company Credentials & Memberships
- Founded: 2001
- Experience: 24+ years of operational excellence
- Clients: 200+ companies throughout California
- Geographic Focus: Central Coast region (Salinas, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Benito County)
Professional Memberships:
- MSPAlliance – Global industry association and accrediting body
- Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Recognition Summary
Recurring Industry Rankings
(4 Major Lists)
- CRN MSP 500
- MSPMentor 250 (unbroken streak since inception)
- Inc. 5000 (five consecutive years)
- MSSP Alert Top 250
Elite Certifications
(Top 5% Globally)
- Cyber Verify AA Rating
- MSPCV Certification
- CMMC RPO Status
Strategic Technology
Partnerships
- 15+ major vendor partnerships
- Microsoft, Dell, Cisco, SonicWall, VMware leadership
Specialized Compliance
Expertise
- CMMC
- HIPAA/HITECH
- SOC Standards
Industry Awards &
Recognition
- 6 distinct innovation and excellence awards
- Partner of the Year finalist
- Regional business excellence awards
Alvarez Technology Group represents a consistently recognized industry leader with elite certifications, sustained performance excellence over 25+ years, and comprehensive expertise serving regulated industries requiring advanced compliance and cybersecurity capabilities.