Balata Data Recognized as a CRN® 2025 Stellar Startup!

Atlanta, Georgia, December 20, 2025 — Balata Data, a premium provider of third-party maintenance (TPM), IT asset disposition (ITAD), and professional services, announced today that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included Balata Data on its 2025 Stellar Startups list in the Data Center category. This prestigious list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that are driving innovation and fostering growth in the IT channel with groundbreaking products.  

Companies recognized as Stellar Startups must be six years old or younger, and they are selected across categories that include artificial intelligence, application development/DevOps, big data, business applications, cloud, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), networking/unified communications, security and storage.

Balata Data was selected for its modern, channel-first approach to third-party maintenance and lifecycle services, delivering cost-effective, high-quality alternatives to OEM support while helping solution providers extend infrastructure lifecycles, improve margins, and better serve enterprise customers. The company’s focus on operational excellence, partner enablement, and transparent service delivery has positioned it as a fast-growing, trusted resource for the IT channel.

Each technology vendor featured on the CRN 2025 Stellar Startups list is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and to delivering cutting-edge offerings that help solution providers stand out in today’s fast-changing IT landscape.

This annual list serves as an invaluable resource for solution providers making business-critical strategic decisions and exploring new technologies andservices to add their portfolios to give them a competitive advantage and drive success.

“We’re excited to recognize the forward-thinking companies featured on this year’s Stellar Startups list,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. “This honor highlights each organization’s commitment totackling IT channel challenges, driving innovation through cutting-edge technologies and empowering partner success. We can’t wait to see how they continue to shape the future of the industry.”

“Being named a CRN Stellar Startup is a strong validation of the work our team is doing to modernize third-party maintenance for the channel,” said JJ Jeanguenat, Managing Partner at Balata Data. “We built Balata to be a partner-first organization that is focused on flexibility, service quality, and helping solution providers deliver better outcomes for their customers.”

The CRN 2025 Stellar Startups is featured online at CRN.com/StellarStartups.

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About Balata Data

Balata Data is a premium provider of third-party maintenance (TPM), IT asset disposition (ITAD), and professional services, helping organizations extend the life of their IT infrastructure while reducing costs and complexity. Built with a channel-first mindset, Balata Data supports solution providers and enterprises with reliable, flexible alternatives to OEM support, backed by deep technical expertise and responsive service delivery.

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About The Channel Company

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