Data Solutions

What Data Solutions does

Data Solutions, now operating as Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, is a value-added technology distributor founded in 1991 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company distributes more than 100 vendor solutions spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data management and storage, modern workplace, and software lifecycle categories to IT resellers and solution providers across EMEA and North America. Its proprietary platform, the Climb Expedition Marketplace, serves as a procurement interface for partners, while enablement programs such as the Skyward Project AI Partner Program and Climb AI Academy provide AI-focused training and go-to-market support. Major vendor partnerships include Microsoft, Sophos, Check Point, Fortra, HPE Aruba Networking, Cato Networks, JetBrains, ABBYY, SolarWinds, Wasabi, and Delinea.

The company generates revenue through distribution fees and reseller support services, monetizing its curated vendor portfolio and partner enablement infrastructure rather than proprietary software. Its go-to-market is entirely indirect: it engages IT resellers and software vendors through direct sales teams across nine regional offices (Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, USA, and Canada) and through digital channels such as the Climb Expedition Marketplace. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts typical of channel distribution arrangements. The business is privately held, with no disclosed parent company, external private equity backing, or public listing. The company rebranded from DataSolutions to Climb Channel Solutions Ireland in 2026 and now operates as part of the broader global Climb Channel Solutions distribution network spanning multiple countries across EMEA, North America, and South Africa.

Operational signals include ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications supporting its security vendor portfolio, 11-50 employees, and a leadership team that includes Francis O'Haire as Group Technology Director. The company's competitive positioning rests on breadth of vendor coverage, partner enablement depth, and multi-region reach rather than proprietary product differentiation.

Name

Data Solutions

Legal name

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland

Website

https://datasolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, formerly DataSolutions, is a Dublin-headquartered value-added technology distributor serving IT resellers and vendors across EMEA and North America with 100+ curated vendor solutions spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and data management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Value-Added IT Distribution

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Data & Analytics Platforms (Data Warehousing, Lakes, Streaming) (HDABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Sharing, Data Exchange & Data Marketplace Platforms (HDAEABAH), Data Platforms & Modern Data Stack Services (Lakehouse, DW, MDM) (BPAEAHAC)

Keywords

• Value-added IT distribution
• Channel partner enablement
• Cybersecurity distribution
• Cloud solutions distribution
• AI partner program

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution and Reseller Services: Operates as a value-added distributor generating revenue through distribution fees and reseller support services. Earns margins by enabling technology vendors to reach resellers through their channel network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Data Solutions, now operating as Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, is a value-added IT distributor that curates and distributes more than 100 third-party technology vendor solutions across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data management, modern workplace, and software lifecycle categories. The company pairs this multi-vendor portfolio with partner enablement services — including the Skyward Project AI Partner Program, Climb AI Academy, Climb Expedition Marketplace, technical services, and marketing services — to help technology resellers scale and to help vendors reach channel partners across EMEA, the US, and Canada.

Product overview

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland (formerly DataSolutions) is a technology distribution company operating as a platform-plus-services model. The company distributes over 100 vendor products across six core solution categories: Artificial Intelligence (encompassing the Skyward Project AI Partner Program, Climb AI Academy, and Climb AI Business User Group), Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Management & Storage, Modern Workplace, and Software & Lifecycle. These solutions are delivered through a comprehensive partner ecosystem supported by Technical Services, Marketing Services, the Climb Expedition Marketplace platform, and the Microsoft Reseller Partner Programme. The company acts as a value-added distributor providing enablement, support, and access to emerging technology vendors to help resellers scale their businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skyward Project: Climb's AI Partner Program providing real AI support, solutions, and impact for partners.
• Climb AI Academy
• Climb Expedition Marketplace

Products and services

• Climb Expedition Marketplace Online marketplace platform that enables technology resellers and channel partners to browse, access, and procure vendor solutions digitally across the distributor's full AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data management, modern workplace, and software lifecycle portfolio.
• Technical Services Pre-sales, implementation, and technical support services provided to technology resellers and channel partners to help them design, deploy, and support vendor solutions for their end customers.
• Marketing Services Dedicated marketing support services for partners including go-to-market assistance, demand generation, promotional materials, and vendor campaign execution.
• The Skyward Project (AI Partner Program) AI Partner Program — a comprehensive enablement initiative providing technology resellers with AI-focused support, solutions, and go-to-market capabilities to build AI-related revenue streams.
• Climb AI Academy AI training and enablement program that educates technology resellers on AI business development, vendor selection, and AI solution selling as part of the Skyward Project AI Partner Program.
• Microsoft Reseller Partner Programme Microsoft-focused reseller program that enables technology resellers to distribute Microsoft cloud, productivity, and security solutions through the distributor and access associated Microsoft partnership benefits.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FortracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Climb expanded its Fortra partnership to Ireland to support channel demand for security platform consolidation. Fortra is a security software vendor offering enterprise security solutions.
• ABBYYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of ABBYY technology solutions including document recognition and data capture products.
• Check PointcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Check Point cybersecurity solutions including firewall and threat prevention products.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Reseller Partner Programme member distributing Microsoft technology solutions including cloud, productivity, and security products.
• SophoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Sophos cybersecurity solutions including endpoint protection, network security, and managed threat response.
• DatadobicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Datadobi data management solutions for unstructured data optimization.
• WasabicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Wasabi hot cloud storage solutions.
• SolarWindscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of SolarWinds IT management and monitoring solutions.
• HPE Aruba NetworkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of HPE Aruba Networking products including wired and wireless network solutions.
• DelineacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Delinea privileged access management and identity security solutions.
• CanonicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Canonical open source solutions including Ubuntu, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.
• Cato NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Cato Networks SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform.
• Deep InstinctcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Deep Instinct AI-based cybersecurity prevention solutions.
• JetBrainscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of JetBrains developer tools and IDE solutions.
• Unframe AIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Unframe AI emerging technology solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Climb Channel Solutions: Global parent/affiliate value-added distributor of cybersecurity, cloud, data, and AI solutions operating the same business model and shared brand as Climb Channel Solutions Ireland. Most directly comparable peer given common vendor portfolio, enablement programs, and ownership lineage.
• Exclusive Networks: Global cybersecurity-focused value-added distributor with a similar partner-first, services-plus-distribution model. Comparable in vendor curation strategy (Sophos, Fortra-style partners) and EMEA-led footprint.
• Westcoast: UK-based value-added IT distributor serving resellers across cloud, security, and modern workplace. Closely comparable in geography (UK/Ireland overlap), vendor mix, and channel-first positioning.
• CMS Distribution: UK and Ireland-headquartered IT distributor with similar mid-market reseller focus and comparable cybersecurity/cloud vendor lineup. Direct geographic and product overlap with Climb's Irish and UK operations.
• Northamber: UK-listed value-added IT distributor focused on networking, security, and AV/UC. Comparable in scale and channel-reseller model, especially across the UK and Ireland.

Broad incumbents

• TD SYNNEX: One of the world's largest IT distributors covering cloud, cybersecurity, data, and modern workplace solutions. Directly overlaps Climb's portfolio and go-to-market but at vastly larger scale, posing both competitive threat and a benchmark for partner programs.
• ALSO Group: European-headquartered IT distribution and services group with significant presence across DACH, BeNeLux, and the Nordics — directly mirroring Climb's EMEA geographic mix.
• Ingram Micro: Global broadline IT distributor with deep cybersecurity, cloud, and AI solution coverage. Represents the largest competitive incumbent Climb must differentiate against for enterprise vendor allocations.
• Arrow Electronics: Global value-added technology distributor with enterprise computing, security, and cloud portfolios. Overlaps with Climb in distributing HPE Aruba, Check Point, and similar tier-1 vendors.

Regional players

• Rhinov (Rhinofield): Irish IT value-added distributor with comparable cybersecurity and cloud vendor relationships. Directly competes for the same Irish reseller base that DataSolutions historically served.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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