iomart Group

Name

iomart Group

Legal name

Iomart Group plc

Website

https://iomart.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA), Cloud Operations Outsourcing (Cloud Managed Operations) (BPAEAMAC), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Managed cloud services
• Data centre colocation
• Cyber security services
• Data protection backup
• Modern workplace solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Services: Recurring revenue from managed cloud services including infrastructure hosting, data protection, cyber security, and modern workplace solutions. The company emphasises high levels of recurring revenue and cash generation.
2. Colocation Services: Revenue from secure data centre colocation services across 12 UK facilities, offering rack space, power, cooling, and connectivity.
3. Professional Services and Consultancy: Implementation, migration, and advisory services including VMware Future State Workshops, cloud transformation consultancy, and security posture assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iomart Group delivers managed cloud services across private, public, sovereign, and hybrid environments, backed by 12 wholly-owned UK data centres connected by a 2,500km dark fibre network. Its core product lines are Cloud Services, Data Protection (backup and disaster recovery), Cyber Security (24/7 SOC and Zero Trust), Modern Work (Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Copilot), and Data Centre Services (colocation and hosting). These are delivered as fully managed, recurring subscriptions complemented by professional services for migration, VMware transition, and cloud transformation consultancy.

Product overview

Iomart Group is a managed cloud services provider offering a platform of integrated services delivered through its core product lines (Cloud Services, Data Protection, Cyber Security, Modern Work, and Data Centre Services) and subsidiary brands (Atech, Oriium, RapidSwitch, Easyspace). The offering spans public, private, hybrid, and sovereign cloud infrastructure; backup and disaster recovery; managed security with 24/7 SOC; Microsoft Modern Workplace solutions; and UK-based colocation across 12 wholly-owned data centres. The company positions itself as a one-stop provider of secure, scalable managed cloud services, with recent acquisitions (Atech Cloud, Extrinsica Global, Concepta Capital) expanding its Microsoft Azure, security, and managed services capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atech: Highly accredited Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in public cloud, modern work, and security solutions.
• Oriium
• RapidSwitch
• Easyspace

Products and services

• Cloud Services
• Data Protection
• Cyber Security
• Modern Work
• Data Centre Services
• Atech (sub-brand)
• Oriium (sub-brand)
• RapidSwitch (sub-brand)
• Easyspace (sub-brand)

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% throughput improvements for customers migrating to VMware Cloud Foundation platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Atech Support (Kookaburra Topco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Acquired Atech Support for £57 million, strengthening iomart's capabilities as a Microsoft Solutions Partner. Atech brings Azure Expert MSP status, advanced security credentials, and generates £32.2 million in revenue. Atech CEO Ryan Langley became CTO of iomart. Deal funded through cash reserves and increased credit facilities.
• Extrinsica Global HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Acquired Microsoft Azure Cloud solutions provider for initial consideration of £4.0 million plus potential earn-out payments. Extrinsica generated £7.4 million in revenue for year ending March 2023, expanding iomart's Azure expertise.
• Concepta Capital LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2022Acquired Concepta Capital for up to £14.5 million (initial £10.5 million plus up to £4 million earn-out), taking on £1.5 million bank debt. Deal funded through existing bank facilities and cash on hand. Completed August 2022 following regulatory clearance.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure Expert MSP status and Microsoft Solutions Partner across multiple designations (Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Data and AI Azure, Infrastructure Azure, Modern Work, Security, Business Applications). Also member of Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) with Microsoft Verified Managed XDR Solution. One of only 60 Azure Expert MSPs globally.
• Broadcom/VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware Pinnacle Partner (1 of 8 in UK) and Broadcom VCSP Pinnacle Partner (1 of 100 globally). Authorised to deliver VMware Cloud Services with 5-year Broadcom agreement providing long-term roadmap stability. Supports customers navigating VCF transition.
• Crown Commercial ServicecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIomart secured place on CCS TS4 framework (Lots 1, 4, 4a), providing public sector organisations with compliant route to procure iomart's managed cloud services.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kyndryl: Global managed infrastructure services spin-out from IBM, focused on enterprise hybrid cloud and data centre operations. Overlaps with Iomart in private cloud, mainframe/hybrid managed services, but at vastly larger scale.
• Bytes Technology Group: UK-listed software licensing and managed services specialist with growing cloud and security practices. Comparable UK enterprise customer base and channel-led GTM, though licensing is a larger revenue mix than at Iomart.
• Computacenter: Large UK-headquartered enterprise IT infrastructure provider with significant managed services and cloud practice. Competes with Iomart in enterprise cloud and modern workplace but operates at much larger scale across hardware distribution as well.
• DXC Technology: Global IT services giant delivering managed cloud, workplace and security to large enterprises. Comparable end-to-end managed services portfolio but with much greater scale and geographic spread than Iomart.
• Capita plc: Large UK outsourcing and digital services group with substantial public sector IT services arm. Overlaps with Iomart in CCS framework work, sovereign cloud and large public-sector managed services contracts.
• Atos (Cloudreach division): Global IT services group whose Cloudreach acquisition created a direct managed cloud competitor in the UK and Europe. Comparable Azure and VMware-led managed services go-to-market.

Direct peers

• Rackspace Technology: Global multi-cloud managed services provider with deep VMware and Microsoft Azure expertise. Directly comparable to Iomart in delivering managed private/public cloud, security operations and modern workplace services to enterprise customers.
• ANS Group: UK-based managed cloud and digital transformation provider with strong Microsoft Azure focus and data centre operations. Closest like-for-like domestic competitor to Iomart in managed cloud and public sector.
• Digital Space (formerly Daisy Group): UK managed services provider offering cloud, connectivity, security and unified communications to mid-market and enterprise. Directly comparable UK-focused MSP with colocation and cloud operations.

Regional players

• Softcat plc: UK-focused IT reseller and managed services provider with strong Microsoft relationships and public sector reach. Comparable in UK enterprise customer base, though weighted more toward licensing resale than infrastructure operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iomart
• Facebookfacebook.com/iomartHosting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iomart

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A23 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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