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XL.net has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine’s annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, for another year. It’s one of the most competitive and closely watched rankings in American business, and being on it again isn’t an accident. It’s the result of a team that shows up for clients every day, and a business built to grow without losing sight of why we started it.
Past Inc. 5000 alumni include Microsoft, Dell, and LinkedIn, companies that used early recognition as a launching pad for lasting national prominence.
Adam Radulovic, CEO at XL.net, notes: “The best IT partner is one you never have to worry about. We’ve spent 15 years earning that reputation with Chicago businesses, and the Inc. 5000 confirms we’re doing it right”
What the Inc. 5000 Actually Measures
The Inc. 5000 ranks private U.S. companies by revenue growth over a three-year period. It’s not a popularity contest or a nomination, it’s math. Every honoree earned their spot by growing, consistently, in a market where most companies don’t.
Revenue figures are submitted and independently verified by Inc., making it one of the most credible growth benchmarks available to private companies in the country. You can review the full Inc. 5000 methodology here.
Why This One Means Something
Growth is easy to talk about and hard to sustain. For XL.net, this recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us to keep their businesses running, and the team members who make that possible behind the scenes, every single day. This isn’t a one-time win. It’s proof that the way we work is working.
The managed services market is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the American economy, making repeat recognition in this space a meaningful signal that the fundamentals are sound.
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What’s Next
XL.net will keep investing in the people, tools, and partnerships that let Chicago-area businesses treat their IT as a strength instead of a headache, and we’re looking forward to bringing more of our clients and partners along for the ride.
The Chicago metro remains one of the Midwest’s most active business markets, and XL.net is positioned to grow alongside it. See the full 2026 Inc. 5000 list at inc.com/inc5000..
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About XL.net
XL.net is a Chicago-area managed IT services provider that has been helping businesses run reliably and securely since 2009. XL.net delivers managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and strategic IT consulting to businesses across the greater Chicago area. To learn more, visit xl.net.
