Computacenter

What Computacenter does

Computacenter is a UK-headquartered, FTSE 100-listed independent technology and services provider that helps large corporate and public sector organizations source, deploy, and manage hybrid IT infrastructure. Its portfolio is organized around three core service lines — Technology Sourcing (procurement and supply chain), Professional Services (consulting, deployment, and integration), and Managed Services (user support and operations) — delivered across five solution areas: Cloud & Applications, Data Center, Networking, Security, and Workplace. The company supports approximately 3.7 million users with around 5,000 service-center staff across 30 languages, drawing on integration centers in Hatfield (the largest in Europe), the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland, and international service centers in locations including Poznań, Barcelona, Budapest, Bengaluru, Cape Town, and Mexico City.

The group operates in over 70 countries with more than 21,000 employees and a UK statutory founding year listed as 1996, although operating history referenced in marketing materials extends to 1981. Revenue is generated via transaction-based technology sourcing (leveraging deep vendor partnerships with Dell, HP/HPE, Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, Red Hat, NetApp, Lenovo, Tanium, and Genesys), time-and-materials or fixed-price professional services engagements, and recurring managed services contracts typically structured on multi-year terms. Public sector exposure is material, with marquee engagements at the UK Ministry of Defence (Red Hat / Defence Digital Foundry), NHS Scotland (anti-ransomware AI), NHS Frimley (wireless transformation), and Government of Canada (Tanium EVAS endpoint security); private-sector engagements span Tesco, Salzgitter AG (Microsoft 365 across 25 entities), and HUK-COBURG (BaFin-compliant identity and access management).

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by an extensive channel partner network and direct public-sector frameworks. Recent capital allocation has skewed toward US scaling, with the January 2026 acquisition of AgreeYa Solutions (up to $120 million, adding cloud, data, automation, AI, and digital engineering) and the June 2026 acquisition of Government Acquisitions Inc. (up to $92 million, opening US federal civilian and defence channels with CFIUS clearance). FY2025 revenue of £9.19 billion (32% YoY) and adjusted PBT guidance of approximately £310 million for FY2026 indicate a growth-oriented, acquisitive posture, with net funds of approximately £600 million supporting further expansion.

Name

Computacenter

Legal name

Computacenter plc

Website

https://www.computacenter.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Computacenter is a UK-headquartered, FTSE 100-listed independent technology and services provider helping large corporate and public sector organizations source, deploy, and manage hybrid IT infrastructure across 70+ countries, serving over 21,000 employees and 3.7 million users worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Performance Management & Observability Services (BPAEAEAH)

Keywords

• IT infrastructure services
• Technology sourcing
• Managed IT services
• Digital transformation consulting
• Enterprise technology reseller

Headquarters

HQ city

Hatfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Sourcing: Helping customers determine technology needs and arranging commercial structures, integration, and supply chain services through vendor partnerships
2. Professional Services: Structured solutions and expert resources for selecting, deploying, and integrating digital technology to achieve business goals
3. Managed Services: Maintaining and managing user support and digital operations for customers to improve quality and flexibility while reducing costs
4. Cloud and Security Services: Growing revenue streams from cloud migration, cybersecurity, data center modernization and end-user computing capabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Computacenter is an independent IT services provider that helps large corporate and public sector organizations source, transform, and manage their technology infrastructure. Its core offering is organized around three service lines—Technology Sourcing (procurement and supply chain), Professional Services (consulting, integration and deployment), and Managed Services (ongoing user support and operations)—delivered across technology domains including cloud, data center, networking, security, and workplace.

Product overview

Computacenter is a leading independent technology and services provider offering an integrated portfolio organized around three core service lines: Technology Sourcing (procuring and supplying technology solutions), Professional Services (consulting, implementation, and integration), and Managed Services (ongoing support and operations). These services are delivered across five key technology solution areas: Cloud & Applications, Data Center, Networking, Security, and Workplace. The company serves large corporate and public sector organizations, operating across over 70 countries with a workforce of over 21,000 people. The portfolio is complemented by recent acquisitions including AgreeYa Solutions (cloud, data, automation, AI, digital engineering) and Government Acquisitions Inc. (U.S. federal government IT solutions).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technology Sourcing

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting 3.7 million users with 5,000 service center staff
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NetAppcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2026NetApp partnership where Computacenter won EMEA Partner of the Year 2026. Computacenter provides NetApp technology solutions and manages customer implementations across EMEA region.
• Red HatcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 12 February 2026Red Hat enterprise agreement with UK Ministry of Defence where Computacenter serves as systems integrator supporting onboarding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift Platform Plus, and Ansible Automation across defence services.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026IBM Sovereign Core partnership where Computacenter serves as IT service provider for European rollout in Germany, supporting enterprises and governments with AI-ready sovereign-enabled software for maintaining operational control over infrastructure within chosen jurisdictions.
• TaniumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Partnership with Tanium to secure Government of Canada's IT networks through EVAS program, providing real-time endpoint visibility and security achieving Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Dell TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning Dell Technologies partner receiving AI Partner of the Year and Dell Technologies Award for Exceptional Services Delivery. Major technology vendor for technology sourcing arrangements.
• HP/HPEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Amplify Impact 5-star partner for second consecutive year. Major vendor for technology sourcing with sustainability focus through HP Amplify Impact program.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft solutions partner including Copilot for Microsoft 365 workplace automation and AI offerings. Technology vendor for cloud and productivity solutions.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco Powered Service designation for Managed SD-WAN Service. Major networking technology partner for enterprise customers.
• LenovocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLenovo Outstanding Global Partner Excellence Award recipient. Major technology vendor for devices and infrastructure solutions.
• GenesysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenesys Sustainability Impact Award recipient. Contact center and customer experience technology partner.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atos: European-headquartered digital transformation and IT services company with strong public sector and large enterprise presence. Comparable in managed services, infrastructure, and digital transformation offerings for European customers, though Atos has faced significant operational challenges.
• Capgemini: European-headquartered IT services and consulting firm with strong presence in infrastructure services, cloud, and digital transformation. Closely comparable in target customer (large enterprise and public sector), geographic footprint (strong EMEA), and service portfolio (technology sourcing/professional services/managed services).
• Bechtle AG: European IT solutions and services provider headquartered in Germany, combining IT e-commerce and system house operations. Closely comparable as a European-headquartered IT sourcing and services provider with similar customer profile and vendor partner ecosystem.
• Softcat: UK-headquartered IT infrastructure provider offering technology sourcing, software licensing, and associated services to enterprise and public sector customers. Direct comparable in UK enterprise technology sourcing and services business model.
• CDW Corporation: Leading provider of integrated IT solutions including hardware, software, and services to business, government, and education customers. Direct comparable in technology sourcing plus services model with similar customer profile and partner vendor ecosystem (Dell, HP, Cisco, Microsoft).
• CGI Group: Canadian-headquartered IT consulting and systems integration firm with strong presence across North America and EMEA, serving government and large enterprises. Comparable in systems integration, managed services, and government IT, though with a stronger Canadian and US Federal heritage.
• DXC Technology: Global IT services company specializing in managed services, infrastructure, and modern workplace solutions. Directly comparable in managed services and workplace offerings for large enterprises, though DXC has a stronger heritage in mainframe and traditional infrastructure outsourcing.
• Insight Enterprises: Global technology provider offering hardware, software, and services with a focus on IT sourcing and solutions for enterprise and public sector. Closely comparable business model combining technology sourcing/resale with professional and managed services, particularly in North America and EMEA.

Broad incumbents

• Wipro: Global IT services and consulting firm offering digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services. Comparable in IT services delivery and cloud/managed services capabilities, though significantly larger and with a different geographic mix.
• Accenture: Global IT services and consulting giant offering management consulting, technology services, and digital transformation to large enterprises. Comparable as a direct competitor in enterprise digital transformation, cloud, and managed services, but with significantly larger scale and a much broader consulting bench.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A16 records

Investments

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