Coretek Named to CRN 2026 AI Innovators List
Michigan-based cloud services provider Coretek has been included in the inaugural 2026 AI Innovators list by industry publication CRN.
Coretek, a provider of cloud and managed services, has been recognized on the inaugural 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. The list highlights North American solution providers that focus on transitioning artificial intelligence from experimental pilots to scalable enterprise operations.
Coretek provides strategy, infrastructure, and security oversight to facilitate corporate AI adoption. According to Chief Technology Officer Brian Barnes, the primary challenge for organizations is not the initial deployment of AI, but rather maintaining governance, security, and operational visibility at scale.
The company manages its own internal AI environment, utilizing 24 AI agents across eight departments. This internal data supports the development of its AI Managed Services (AIMS) offering, which includes support for lifecycle management, compliance, and ongoing performance optimization.