Steve Forcum Honored As A 2026 CRN® Channel Chief

SIPPIO celebrates Steve Forcum on the 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list, recognizing his commitment to channel innovation and partner success.

SIPPIO has proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Steve Forcum, Channel Chief, for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.

With over 25 years of experience in enterprise voice, unified communications, and cloud technologies, Steve Forcum has been instrumental in reshaping SIPPIO’s channel strategy to drive partner profitability and growth. In the past year, Forcum spearheaded the design and launch of the innovative SIPPIO Rewards program, shifting the company from legacy rebates to a margin-rich model that heavily rewards net-new logo acquisition. His leadership philosophy centers on the channel as a “force multiplier,” focusing on friction-free enablement, predictable margins, and deep localized support to transform partners into strategic allies.

Under his guidance, SIPPIO has significantly expanded its dedicated Channel Team and introduced critical initiatives like the Partner Exchange to provide intent-based leads, validating his commitment to empowering partners with the certainty and tools needed to succeed in an evolving market.

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list spotlights the most influential leaders across the IT channel, celebrating those who champion collaboration, drive innovation and empower their partners and customers to achieve shared success.

“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel. Their vision, passion and drive for innovation continue to shape the future of our industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they make every day,” said Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN.

About SIPPIO

SIPPIO is the leading global communications enablement platform, offering a comprehensive solution that integrates enterprise-grade voice, text messaging, AI, and analytics within Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Cisco Webex. With its award-winning technology, SIPPIO provides businesses with secure, reliable, and scalable communication tools, empowering hybrid workforces to connect and collaborate seamlessly. Available in over 80 countries, SIPPIO continues to expand its global footprint, delivering innovative communication solutions worldwide.

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.