brightsolid

What brightsolid does

Brightsolid is a UK-based managed hybrid cloud and cybersecurity services provider headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, founded in 1999 (with 25+ years of operating history) and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottish media conglomerate DC Thomson. The company runs purpose-built Tier III data centres in Dundee and Aberdeen, holds ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001 certifications, and is positioned around UK data sovereignty. Its service portfolio spans colocation, a proprietary Brightsolid Cloud platform built with Canonical on AMD/NVIDIA infrastructure, AWS and Azure managed services, Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) and Managed Vulnerability Scanning powered by Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Tenable, immutable Backup as a Service in partnership with Druva, fully outsourced or co-managed IT support, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation. Brightsolid sells through direct enterprise field sales and inside sales with regional offices in Dundee, Aberdeen and Manchester, supplemented by channel and reseller relationships with AWS, Microsoft, Druva and HPE.

The customer base is explicitly aimed at SMEs and public sector organisations in Scotland and beyond, with named logos including parent DC Thomson, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council), and Videosign in legal technology. Revenue is generated almost entirely through subscription and managed services contracts billed monthly or annually against defined SLAs, with professional services layered on for Dynamics 365 deployments; public pricing is not disclosed. Strategic activity in 2024-2026 includes opening a Manchester office, acquiring Gateshead-based Synergi in April 2025, launching Brightsolid Cloud, and expanding the Videosign AI partnership for the legal vertical, while also winning Druva International MSP Partner of the Year 2026.

Name

brightsolid

Legal name

Brightsolid Online Technology Ltd

Website

https://brightsolid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brightsolid is a UK-managed hybrid cloud and cybersecurity provider serving SMEs and public sector organisations through Tier III data centres in Dundee and Aberdeen, offering colocation, cloud, MXDR, immutable backup and managed IT services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Cloud Edge & Distributed Cloud Extensions (HDABAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Backup, Disaster Recovery & Data Protection for Private Cloud (HDABABAJ), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Managed hybrid cloud services
• Colocation data centres
• Managed cybersecurity services
• Backup as a service
• Managed IT support

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud and Colocation Services: Colocation (leasing space, power and services for hardware in Tier III data centres in Aberdeen and Dundee), hybrid cloud solutions blending on-premises, private and public cloud with orchestration between platforms. Typically sold as recurring monthly/annual contracts with defined SLAs.
2. Managed Cyber Resilience (MXDR and MVS): Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) and Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS) provided as subscription services with 24x7x365 monitoring, threat detection and response. Billed on a recurring per-environment or per-asset basis.
3. Backup as a Service (BaaS): Immutable, air-gapped backup and recovery solution developed in partnership with Druva. Protects physical, virtual and SaaS workloads including Microsoft 365. Sold as a subscription service with no additional hardware or software required.
4. Managed IT Services: Day-to-day IT support in fully outsourced or co-managed models. Includes Managed Service Desk (Line 1-3), proactive monitoring, patching, maintenance and field support. Priced as predictable monthly costs linked to defined service scope.
5. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Applications: Implementation and ongoing support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central, Customer Service, Sales). Professional services for connecting systems, streamlining workflows and ERP deployment, likely sold as one-time implementation with recurring support/maintenance.
6. AWS and Azure Public Cloud Services: As an AWS Advanced Partner and Azure Partner, Brightsolid provides cloud consultancy, migration and fully managed environments for public cloud. Revenue derived from managed services on top of public cloud consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brightsolid provides managed hybrid cloud (combining its own Brightsolid Cloud platform with orchestrated AWS and Azure environments), UK-sovereign Tier III colocation in Dundee and Aberdeen, a 24x7x365 in-house MXDR cybersecurity service backed by a Microsoft Sentinel SOC, immutable Backup-as-a-Service, and fully managed IT support. Customers are UK SMEs and public sector organisations that need predictable monthly contracts with UK data residency.

Product overview

Brightsolid is a managed hybrid cloud service provider offering a portfolio of interconnected services. Their core offerings include Colocation (Tier III data centres in Aberdeen and Dundee), Cloud services (Brightsolid Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, AWS Services, Azure Services), Cyber Resilience (MXDR, Managed Vulnerability Scanning), and Business Continuity (Backup as a Service). They also provide Managed IT Services and Business Applications (Microsoft Dynamics 365). Brightsolid Cloud is their proprietary UK-sovereign cloud platform, while BaaS is powered by Druva and MXDR uses Microsoft security platforms. The Synergi brand operates as an acquired entity under its own name, extending Brightsolid's IT solutions reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colocation UK-sovereign Tier III colocation services delivered from Brightsolid's purpose-built data centres in Dundee and Aberdeen, with free air cooling, multi-layer security, HPE Silicon Root of Trust firmware integrity, and 24/7 support for SMEs and public sector customers.
• Brightsolid Cloud Brightsolid's proprietary private cloud platform hosted in its own Tier III data centres, offering scalable compute, storage, and networking for UK customers requiring sovereign cloud capacity.
• Hybrid Cloud Tailored hybrid cloud solutions that combine on-premises infrastructure, the proprietary Brightsolid Cloud platform, and public cloud services to provide workload portability and consistent management for UK SMEs and public sector organisations.
• AWS Services Managed AWS cloud services delivered as an AWS reseller/partner, providing UK customers with architecture, migration, and ongoing management of workloads running on Amazon Web Services.
• Azure Services Managed Microsoft Azure cloud services delivered as an Azure reseller/partner, providing UK customers with architecture, migration, and ongoing management of workloads running on Microsoft Azure.
• Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) 24x7x365 in-house managed detection and response service built on Microsoft Sentinel with over 200 custom detection rules, providing threat monitoring, alerting, and incident response across cloud and on-premises estates for UK customers.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Immutable, air-gapped backup-as-a-service delivered through Brightsolid's resilience centre and powered by Druva, providing protected backup copies of customer data against ransomware and operational disruption.
• Managed IT Services Fully managed IT support service providing UK SMEs with day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure management, and 24/7 technical support under a fixed monthly contract.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Applications Implementation, consulting, and ongoing support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications, helping UK customers deploy and operate ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230% more processing power and 225% more memory bandwidth than equivalent VMware-based platforms (Brightsolid Cloud on AMD/NVIDIA with DDR5/PCIe 5.0)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VideosigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Videosign expanded its partnership with Brightsolid to develop AI-based services for legal professionals, including automated meeting notes and administrative task handling. The collaboration addresses data centre governance, security, scalability and cost control as Videosign develops AI features on Brightsolid's cloud infrastructure.
• VideosigncoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026Videosign uses Brightsolid's cloud infrastructure to support its remote signing and witnessing platform. The expanded partnership focuses on AI tools including instant generation of meeting notes, action points and automation of administrative tasks for professional users.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrightsolid is an AWS Advanced Partner, providing cloud consultancy, migration and fully managed environments for AWS public cloud. Their unique Cloud Foundations process ensures AWS environments are fully secure and compliant from day one.
• Microsoft AzurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrightsolid is a Microsoft Azure Partner offering cloud consultancy, migration and fully managed Azure environments. Brightsolid also uses Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Dynamics 365 as platform components.
• Microsoft (Sentinel and Defender)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrightsolid's SOC uses Microsoft Sentinel for security analytics and threat intelligence, and Microsoft 365 Defender for real-time protection of cloud, on-premises assets, users, devices, applications and platforms.
• DruvacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrightsolid's Backup as a Service (BaaS) is developed in partnership with Druva, an industry leader in cloud data protection. Druva's enterprise backup and recovery software powers Brightsolid's immutable, air-gapped backup solution. Brightsolid won Druva International MSP Partner of the Year 2026.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrightsolid Cloud is built on HPE servers with Silicon Root of Trust, a firmware technology integrating security directly at the hardware level to protect against firmware attacks.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationBrightsolid uses VMware's vCloud Director platform powered by vCenter and NSX-T for its cloud infrastructure, enabling micro-segmentation and Layer 4/Layer 7 distributed firewalls.
• CanonicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrightsolid Cloud is built in partnership with Canonical, using Ubuntu-based infrastructure to deliver a modern, high-performance cloud platform with 230% more processing power than equivalent VMware platforms.
• EcoActminorOthersEcoAct, a Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) accredited provider, independently verifies Brightsolid's 100% renewable electricity supply backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs).
• Sopro (Prospect Global Ltd)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSopro is a digital marketing agent appointed by Brightsolid to conduct marketing activity on its behalf, compliantly processing personal information. Sopro is registered with the ICO (Reg: ZA346877).
• SynergicoreOthersBrightsolid acquired Synergi, a Gateshead-based IT solutions provider, in April 2025. Synergi continues to operate under its existing brand and supports Brightsolid's growth plans across the UK, extending Brightsolid's service range in cloud, cybersecurity and managed services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Node4: UK managed services provider offering colocation, cloud, and cybersecurity services with a focus on mid-market and enterprise. Overlaps with Brightsolid on colocation, hybrid cloud, and managed security offerings.
• UKCloud (UKCloudX): UK sovereign cloud platform provider serving public sector and regulated industries. Direct competitor on UK data sovereignty positioning and government cloud services, though with a more platform-focused rather than managed services-led model.
• Exponential-e: UK cloud and connectivity provider with managed services and security offerings for enterprise and public sector. Direct overlap with Brightsolid on hybrid cloud, managed security, and UK sovereign positioning.
• ANS Group: UK-based managed cloud and security services provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers with hybrid cloud, managed security, and digital transformation services. Directly comparable in product portfolio (cloud, security, managed services) and UK regional focus.
• Daisy Corporate Services: One of the largest UK managed services providers, offering cloud, connectivity, and cybersecurity to mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable in broad managed services portfolio though with much greater scale and national coverage.
• Six Degrees Group: UK-based secure cloud and managed services provider with colocation, cloud, and cyber security offerings for mid-market and enterprise. Direct overlap on hybrid cloud, colocation, and managed security portfolio.

Regional players

• KCOM: UK regional managed services and cloud provider with strong heritage in Yorkshire/Humber. Comparable in product portfolio (cloud, managed services, security) but serves a different UK region than Brightsolid's Scotland/North East focus.

Broad incumbents

• Capita: Major UK IT and business services provider serving government and enterprise customers with cloud, digital, and security services. Overlaps with Brightsolid's public sector and SME managed services positioning, with much broader scale.
• Computacenter: Large UK-headquartered enterprise IT infrastructure provider with managed services, cloud, and security offerings. Significantly larger and more globally diversified than Brightsolid but competes in the same UK enterprise managed services space.
• Sopra Steria: European IT services and consulting firm with significant UK public sector footprint offering cloud, digital transformation, and managed services. Overlaps on UK public sector cloud and managed services, with far greater scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brightsolid
• Facebookfacebook.com/brightsolidonlinetechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brightsolid

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A2 records

Investments

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

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