# Balena Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 CRN IoT 50

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**Created:** [April 9, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-recognized-as-a-leader-in-the-2026-crn-iot-50/375768 "2026-04-09T07:17:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/balena-recognized-as-a-leader-in-the-2026-crn-iot-50/375768/1 "2026-04-09T07:17:23Z")

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Originally published at: [Balena Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 CRN IoT 50](https://blog.balena.io/balena-recognized-as-a-leader-in-the-2026-crn-iot-50/)  
   
In a world of 21 billion connected devices, choosing the right partner to future-proof your IoT practice is essential. Balena’s work on reducing friction at the edge is earning global recognition.