Tampa, FL – November 10, 2025 – Timus Networks, the only channel-exclusive SASE and ZTNA platform built for MSPs, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included Timus Networks on its 2025 Stellar Startups list in the Security 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.
Timus simplifies secure connectivity for the modern workforce through an Continuous Adaptive Zero Trust SASE platform designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The solution unifies Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), a cloud firewall, secure web gateway, DNS filtering, and device posture control into one cloud-native platform. With multi-tenant management, per-user pricing, and 30-minute deployment, Timus empowers MSPs to replace legacy VPNs, strengthen compliance, and deliver enterprise-grade security without enterprise-level complexity.
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 and services 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 to tackling 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 an honor we share with our incredible partner community,” said Ahmet Polat, CEO and Co-Founder of Timus Networks. “Our MSP partners are the reason Timus exists their trust and feedback drive our innovation, and their success defines ours. This recognition proves that the channel-first model works.”
The CRN 2025 Stellar Startups list will be featured online at CRN.com/StellarStartups beginning Nov. 10, 2025
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About Timus
Timus Networks provides a 100% cloud-based only Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) dedicated platform that delivers Always-On Adaptive Zero Trust Network Protection for the modern workforce. Developed by network-security experts, Timus helps MSPs simplify their security stacks by combining VPN replacement, ZTNA, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, DNS filtering, and
device posture control into a single, scalable solution. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Timus serves MSPs and MSSPs globally, empowering them to protect clients, reduce tickets, and grow recurring revenue.
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