Six Degrees Group

What Six Degrees Group does

Six Degrees Group is a UK-based cloud managed service provider serving UK enterprise and public sector organisations with integrated infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity, and modern work services. The company operates three owned UK data centres (London/Interxion LON3, Birmingham Central, and Studley) and an owned Next Generation Network connecting to over 700 carriers, providing the physical and network foundation for its managed services portfolio.

Its core product portfolio spans four capability areas: Core (Enterprise Cloud and Public Sector Cloud IaaS platforms, colocation, SD-WAN, Managed SASE, Managed WAN, Direct Internet Access, Managed Firewall, Cloud Hop, and Mobile/IoT connectivity); Hybrid Cloud (Azure Managed Services in Foundation, Governance, and Manage & Govern tiers, Microsoft CSP, Azure Local, and Flexible Engineering resources); Cyber Security (consultancy, vCISO, NCSC CHECK penetration testing, red teaming, and 24x7 UK SOC-managed MDR/XDR/Threat Intelligence branded as CNS at Six Degrees); and Modern Work (Microsoft 365 licensing and management, Teams voice, Windows 365, Intune, and Mimecast security). The technology stack is built on VMware, Microsoft Azure, and Fortinet platforms with Acronis for backup, and the Enterprise Cloud is one of the few UK sovereign IaaS platforms supporting Oracle workloads, managed by SC-cleared engineers.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring managed services subscriptions (hybrid cloud, SOC/SIEM, SASE, managed WAN, managed firewall), colocation and Intelligent Hands support, project-based migration and assessment services, and Microsoft licensing resale via CSP — sold predominantly via direct enterprise field sales, the G-Cloud public sector framework, and a partner ecosystem including Microsoft, Fortinet, Acronis, and VMware. Customers include UK enterprises and public sector bodies in financial services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, travel, and non-profit segments, with named logos such as West Brom Building Society, Brintons Carpets, Armstrong Logistics, Club Travel, Social Interest Group, and Fortem. The company is privately held, UK-domiciled, and operates exclusively in the UK market.

Name

Six Degrees Group

Legal name

Six Degrees Group

Website

https://6dg.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Managed Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Managed cloud services
• Hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Colocation data centres
• Managed cybersecurity services
• SD-WAN connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services (Recurring): The primary revenue stream is managed services contracts covering hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, and mobile. Services are delivered as ongoing subscriptions with monthly or annual billing. Services include Hybrid Cloud Managed Services, Managed SOC/SIEM, Managed SASE, Managed WAN, Managed Firewall, and Managed Network Device. Customers can choose CAPEX or OPEX commercial models.
2. Colocation Services: Revenue from providing rack space, power, cooling, connectivity, and ancillary services in three UK data centres (London, Birmingham, Studley). Includes Intelligent Hands remote support and engineering migration services.
3. Cloud Backup Services: Acronis-powered cloud backup service with subscription pricing, offering enterprise-grade data protection. Currently offering 30% discount promotion (Jan-Mar 2026).
4. Intelligent Hands and Remote Support: Remote hands support services for equipment management in data centres including reboots, cable work, configuration, and third-party engineer escorting.
5. Migration Services: Tiered migration services (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for relocating customer equipment to Six Degrees data centres, charged as one-time projects or per engagement.
6. Professional Services (Assessments and Engineering): Cloud Readiness Assessments, Well-Architected Reviews, Flexible Engineering (dedicated cloud/DevOps resources), and Workload Assessments delivered as project-based or monthly retainer engagements.
7. Microsoft Licensing Resale: Resale of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics licences as a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), with flexible billing and funding options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Six Degrees Group is a UK-based Cloud Managed Service Provider delivering integrated hybrid cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity, colocation, and modern workplace services to enterprise and public sector organisations. Its core portfolio includes Enterprise Cloud and Public Sector Cloud IaaS platforms, Hybrid Cloud Managed Services, Azure Managed Services, Microsoft CSP licensing, colocation across three UK data centres, SD-WAN and Managed SASE, cloud backup, and a 24x7 UK Security Operations Centre. Services are sold as recurring managed services with CAPEX or OPEX commercial models.

Product overview

Six Degrees Group is a UK-based Cloud Managed Service Provider offering an integrated portfolio of secure cloud services organised around four core capability areas: Core (Private Cloud, Colocation, Connectivity, Mobile), Hybrid Cloud (Azure services and managed services), Cyber Security (consultancy, testing, and 24x7 managed security services), and Modern Work (productivity and collaboration tools). The company's offerings are delivered through its own Next Generation Network (NGN) and three UK data centres, providing end-to-end managed services from infrastructure foundations through to security operations. Key product lines include Enterprise Cloud (UK sovereign IaaS), Cloud Backup (Acronis-powered), SD-WAN, Managed SASE (Fortinet-powered), and comprehensive cybersecurity services including penetration testing, MDR, and threat intelligence. The company operates as a Microsoft Solutions Partner with multiple specialisations and serves organisations across UK public and private sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CNS at Six Degrees: Intelligence-led security services that protect organisations in today's hostile landscape
• Enterprise Cloud
• Public Sector Cloud

Products and services

• Private Cloud

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% uptime SLA with multiple layers of redundancy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSix Degrees is a Microsoft Solutions Partner holding designations for Security, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, and Infrastructure. Operates as a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) managing Azure, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics procurement and billing. Premier Support relationship with Microsoft enables expedited issue resolution. Provides Cloud Readiness Assessments, Well-Architected Reviews, and Azure Managed Services across Foundation, Governance, and Manage & Govern tiers.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnly UK Fortinet Advanced Partner holding both SD-WAN and SASE Specializations. Delivers Managed SASE powered by Fortinet FortiSASE platform, providing Secure Internet Access, Secure SaaS Access, Secure Private Access, Endpoint Security, and SOC integration. Managed by Six Degrees' own Fortinet-trained teams with fast-tracked support from Fortinet.
• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcronis Gold Service Provider delivering cloud backup services that unify data protection and cybersecurity. Protects Microsoft 365, physical, virtual, cloud, SaaS, and mobile platforms with agentless cloud-to-cloud backup, immutable backups, and ransomware protection.
• Ark Data Centres (Crown Hosting)coreTechnology or IntegrationPublic Sector Cloud hosted in Ark Data Centres facilities, aligned to exacting UK public sector standards. Ark Data Centres provides Crown Hosting Data Centres for government and high-compliance industry workloads requiring IL2/IL3 accreditation.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware Certified Cloud Provider status. Enterprise Cloud and Public Sector Cloud platforms built on VMware technology. Azure Local deployment services for organisations modernising from VMware/SAN environments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Computacenter: UK-headquartered enterprise IT managed services and infrastructure provider serving large UK and European organisations. Directly comparable to Six Degrees in hybrid cloud managed services, enterprise connectivity, and workplace modernisation portfolio, but at materially larger scale.
• KCOM: UK-based cloud and managed connectivity provider with regional data centre footprint and enterprise cloud services. Comparable in offering UK-sovereign hosting, managed networking, and Microsoft-aligned cloud services to enterprise and public sector customers.
• Trustmarque: UK-based IT managed services and cloud provider serving enterprise and public sector with Microsoft Azure, security, and managed services. Closely aligned to Six Degrees on Microsoft partnership-led GTM and UK regulated-customer base.
• ANS Group: UK-based Microsoft-focused cloud managed service provider delivering Azure managed services, public and private cloud, and security services to enterprise and public sector clients. Highly comparable Microsoft CSP-centric GTM to Six Degrees' hybrid cloud practice.
• Daisy Group: UK-headquartered managed services provider covering cloud, connectivity, unified communications, and security for SMB and mid-market organisations. Comparable bundled connectivity-plus-managed-services model with similar UK enterprise focus.
• Node4: UK-based cloud and data centre managed services provider with multiple UK data centres, Microsoft Azure partnership, and managed cloud, connectivity, and security services. Closest mid-market peer to Six Degrees in scope and customer profile.
• Logicalis: International IT solutions and managed services provider with strong UK presence, delivering hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and connectivity services. Comparable managed services stack to Six Degrees, with broader geographic reach offsetting Six Degrees' UK sovereign positioning.
• Bechtle: European-headquartered IT managed services and systems integrator operating in the UK with cloud, security, and managed workplace offerings. Comparable integrated managed services portfolio to Six Degrees at a larger European scale.

Broad incumbents

• Vodafone Business: UK enterprise division of a global telecommunications incumbent offering managed connectivity, SD-WAN, IoT, and cloud services. Comparable on connectivity and managed services layers but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• BT Business: UK incumbent telecommunications provider with enterprise networking, cloud, security, and managed services divisions. Overlaps Six Degrees' connectivity, SD-WAN, SASE, and managed security offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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

M&A5 records

Investments

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

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