Computer Reseller News (CRN) was launched in 1982 by CMP Media, a media company focusing on the technology industry. The aim was to provide an information resource for technology businesses and IT professionals. CRN is currently owned by The Channel Company, a provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. Based in the United States, CRN primarily covers news related to the IT channel. It delivers news, analysis, and perspective for technology integrators, channel partners, and solution providers. CRN reports on IT vendors, new technologies, product reviews, and trends in the technology industry. **One interesting fact**: CRN has a unique feature known as the "CRN Lists," where they rank IT solution providers, vendors, and distributors in various categories, based on different criteria. These lists, such as "Solution Provider 500" and "Tech Elite 250", are valuable resources within the industry for identifying top companies and setting benchmarks in IT channel performance.