LOUISVILLE, Colo., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JumpCloud Inc. today announced that CRN from The Channel Company, named Ashok Murali to its 2026 “100 People You Don’t Know But Should” list. As Senior Program Manager of Global Channel Partnerships, Murali landed a spot on this year’s list for building high-impact partner programs that fuel JumpCloud’s expanding channel strategy.

This list highlights top team members across sales, marketing, and partner support. These leaders help build clear systems, fix channel problems, and give IT partners the daily tools they need to grow.

At JumpCloud, Murali connects business strategy, partner needs, and technology tools to streamline operations. By aligning cross-functional teams, he drives partner engagement and accelerates revenue growth.

“Over the past year, we have focused on delivering tangible value to our channel community through key operational launches, including a new Partner Portal to streamline partner engagement, a Partner Locator to increase partner visibility, and through-channel marketing automation tools to help partners generate and nurture demand,” said Ashok Murali, senior program manager of global channel partnerships, JumpCloud. “Looking ahead, our focus is on continuing to evolve the partner program in ways that recognize and enable the investments our partners make in growing their businesses with JumpCloud. I’m honored to be recognized by CRN alongside so many leaders who are driving partner success behind the scenes.”

“These professionals are the driving force behind partner success, strengthening the IT channel through their expertise and dedication,” said Jennifer Follett, vice president of U.S. content and executive editor, CRN. “Their work powers a vibrant ecosystem, and we are excited to celebrate their continued impact.”

The 100 People You Don’t Know But Should list is available online at crn.com/100people.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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