Braden Business Systems earns 2027 Kyocera Gold Partner recognition

Braden Business Systems has been named a 2027 Kyocera Gold Partner, a recognition that underscores the Fishers, Indiana company’s office technology and service work across the Midwest. The designation adds to Braden’s growing list of industry awards as it expands managed IT, cybersecurity and document management services.

Why it matters: - The Kyocera Gold Partner designation signals Braden Business Systems’ standing as a trusted office technology provider for business customers across the Midwest. - The recognition supports Braden’s broader push to pair office equipment, managed services and cybersecurity under one technology offering. - The award adds outside validation as Braden works to keep customer service and strategic partnerships at the center of its growth.

What happened: - Braden Business Systems announced that Kyocera named the company a 2027 Gold Partner. - The announcement was made on October 12, 2026. - Braden is headquartered in Fishers, Indiana, and serves mid-market organizations in Indiana and the Chicago market. - Kyocera is a leader in office equipment manufacturing.

The details: - The Gold Partner designation recognizes Braden’s continued success as a Kyocera partner. - Braden said the honor reflects its expertise, service and customer relationships. - Managing Partner Erik Braden said the recognition reflects the work of the company’s team and the value Braden places on strong partnerships and customer service. - Founded in 1989, Braden has grown from an office equipment provider into a broader technology company. - Braden now offers Managed Print Services, Managed IT Services, cybersecurity, document management and AI solutions. - The company says local decision-making, responsive service and long-term customer relationships remain part of its operating model. - Braden previously held Kyocera Platinum Top Tier Dealer status. - Braden also says it has been recognized as the No. 1 Managed Service Provider in Indiana on the Channel Futures MSP 501, an ENX Magazine Elite Dealer and a CEO Juice World Class Service Award recipient. - Braden later said awards are not the finish line and that the company must keep earning recognition through customer experience.

Between the lines: - The Kyocera award is both a sales-channel signal and a brand signal. - Braden is using third-party recognition to reinforce its position as a service-led technology partner rather than a single-product reseller. - The company’s emphasis on loyalty, relationships and local decision-making suggests a strategy built around retention as much as expansion. - The mix of office technology, IT, cybersecurity and AI points to a broader shift in what customers expect from a managed services provider.

What's next: - Braden says it will keep investing in strategic partnerships like Kyocera in 2027. - The company plans to keep expanding technologies and services that help customers reduce costs, increase efficiency, mitigate risk and prepare for future business needs. - Braden will continue serving mid-market customers across Indiana and Chicago while trying to extend its service reputation.

The bottom line: - The Kyocera Gold Partner recognition gives Braden Business Systems another credential in a crowded market, while reinforcing a strategy built on service, partnerships and bundled technology offerings.