San Francisco, California, July 13, 2026 – HENNGE Inc., a cloud identity security company helping organizations and managed service providers secure access to cloud applications, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has selected HENNGE Inc. as a 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalist for HENNGE Endpoint & Managed Security in the Endpoint Protection/Extended Detection and Response category.

These annual CRN awards spotlight innovative technology vendors in the IT channel. The finalists were selected in 30 distinct technology categories across areas such as cloud, storage, networking and security by a panel of CRN editors after closely reviewing hundreds of vendor entries and solution provider testimonials. They select finalists based on multiple criteria, including key capabilities, uniqueness, technological ingenuity, and ability to address customer and partner technology needs.

HENNGE Endpoint & Managed Security is a cloud-managed endpoint protection solution that combines Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) into a single service. Designed for organizations and managed service providers (MSPs), it helps detect, investigate, and respond to endpoint threats while reducing the operational burden of managing endpoint threats while reducing the operational burden of managing endpoint security. By combining advanced protection with expert-managed monitoring and response, the solution enables organizations to strengthen their security posture without requiring large in-house security teams.

“The 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalists represent the most forward-thinking offerings shaping the future of the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Each finalist brings a clear vision to market, addressing real-world challenges while delivering measurable value to partners and customers alike. We congratulate this year’s finalists on their commitment to innovation, partner success and meaningful impact across the technology ecosystem.”

“We’re honored that HENNGE Endpoint & Managed Security has been named a finalist in the 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Awards,” said Robert Sharp, President and CEO of HENNGE Inc. “MSPs need endpoint security that is both effective and practical to manage. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions that help customers strengthen their defenses while reducing operational complexity.”

2026 Tech Innovator Awards finalists will be spotlighted online at crn.com/techinnovators starting July 13. Winners will be announced online on Aug. 5.

About HENNGE Inc.
HENNGE Inc. is the North American subsidiary of HENNGE K.K., focused on delivering cloud identity and cybersecurity solutions to organizations and managed service providers across the United States. Its portfolio includes HENNGE Identity, a cloud-based identity and access management platform, and HENNGE Endpoint & Managed Security, a managed endpoint protection solution that helps organizations strengthen endpoint security through integrated EPP, EDR, and MDR capabilities. Together, these solutions help organizations build a stronger security foundation for today's cloud-first environments.

About The Channel Company
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