MSPs, Cybersecurity Companies Frequent the Latest Inc. 5000 List

Telcos are undergoing a steady transformation as brands attempt to escape their commodity roles as voice and data providers and become consumer-facing content and entertainment brands. This year saw major brands taking major steps to advance this goal and to position themselves for leadership in the Internet of Things. Verizon acquired Yahoo!, having purchased AOL two years ago, and AT&T agreed to buy media giant Time Warner, following its earlier acquisition of DirecTV. And just as every company is a tech company, every company also has mobility as part of their growth strategy. Channel takeaway: As more and more users turn to their mobile devices for tasks that used to be performed on desktop or laptop computers, telcos will continue to grow more powerful.Thinkstock