What Cloud2Me does

Cloud2Me Limited is a UK-based private managed-services company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nutfield, Surrey. The company specialises in hosted virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for UK accountancy firms, delivering a fully managed, subscription-based platform built on Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and/or Citrix, combined with Microsoft 365, VMware/Hyper-V, and a multi-vendor security stack (Palo Alto, SonicWALL, Duo MFA, Proofpoint). Infrastructure is distributed across multiple UK data centres (Reading, South London, Maidenhead via Pulsant, Gatwick, and Redhill via DCSL) with triplicate storage and cross-data-centre replication. The product portfolio is anchored by the core Hosted Desktop service, with add-ons including Private Cloud, Managed Servers, Hosted Exchange Email, and a Cloud4VC variant optimised for Virtual Cabinet document management.

The company generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions priced on a quote-based, per-seat or per-firm basis, with tiered offerings (standard Hosted Desktop and a higher-priced Private Cloud). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct consultative sales to UK accountancy practices, a reseller partner programme for IT professionals/MSPs, and event-driven lead generation within the accountancy sector. The customer base consists of over 500 accountancy firms of varying sizes — from sole practitioners to mid-market practices (e.g., D.R.E & Co, Moore Green) and large multi-partner firms (e.g., Baker Tilly). The business holds Cyber Essentials and IASME Gold certifications, with third-party data centres required to maintain ISO 27001.

Cloud2Me is founder/management-owned, with no disclosed venture capital backing or parent company. Jack Twomey serves as Managing Director. The company does not publicly disclose revenue, and the lack of funding rounds, M&A, or leadership churn suggests an organic-growth profile. Its commercial moat is built on over a decade of vertical specialism in the UK accountancy software ecosystem (Sage, IRIS, CCH, Xero, TaxCalc, Virtual Cabinet, and 10+ other titles), extended support coverage during the January tax season, and embedded switching costs from complex migrations. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability; the product set is traditional managed VDI and IT support.

Name

Cloud2Me

Legal name

Cloud2Me Limited

Website

https://cloud2me.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cloud2Me is a UK-based managed services provider specialising in hosted virtual desktop infrastructure, IT support, and security for over 500 UK accountancy firms, delivered on a monthly subscription model from multiple UK data centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Hosting

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Desktop & Application Delivery (VDI/DaaS, Remote Apps) (BPAEAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Managed Services (Operations, Monitoring, Patching) (BPAEACAF), Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

Keywords

• Hosted desktop services
• Managed cloud hosting
• IT support accountants
• Cloud backup services
• Disaster recovery hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nutfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hosted Desktop Subscription: Cloud2Me generates recurring monthly/annual subscription revenue from its hosted desktop service. Customers pay for access to virtual desktop infrastructure, managed IT support, security, and software hosting on a per-seat or per-firm basis. The service is described as a 'Part Cloud platform, part IT support service, combined into one scalable service.' Pricing is quote-based, tailored to firm size and selected features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cloud2Me delivers a managed hosted desktop (VDI) service for UK accountancy firms, providing a complete cloud-based IT platform for applications and data combined with 24/7 UK-based technical support. The service runs accountancy software (Sage, IRIS, CCH, Xero, Virtual Cabinet, and others) on virtual desktops hosted in UK data centres, with managed migrations, software update scheduling, multi-factor authentication, and disaster recovery.

Product overview

Cloud2Me is a UK-based hosted desktop service provider specializing in cloud IT solutions for accountancy practices. The core offering is a hosted desktop platform (Hosted Desktop) that combines virtual desktop infrastructure with managed UK-based technical support. This is delivered as a unified service where Cloud2Me manages the complete IT stack including applications, data storage, security, and ongoing support. The product portfolio includes the primary Hosted Desktop service, Private Cloud for customers requiring dedicated resources and full environment control, Managed Servers for dedicated infrastructure, and Hosted Exchange Email services. The company maintains partner programs for IT resellers and specializes in supporting major accountancy software applications including Sage, IRIS, CCH, Virtual Cabinet, BrightPay, Digita, and Xero, which run natively on their hosted infrastructure. Data protection is delivered through built-in security services including firewalls, backups, and multi-factor authentication (DUO).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hosted Desktop Cloud-hosted virtual desktop service providing a complete IT platform for accountancy applications and data, combined with UK-based technical support. Scales with business size and delivers a 'set and forget' IT model for UK accountancy practices.
• IT Support for Accountants Managed IT support service delivering robust security solutions and technical assistance specifically for accountancy firms, including extended support hours during December and January tax season.
• Private Cloud
• Cloud for Accountants Specialized cloud hosting service targeting accountancy practices, offering security, control, customisation and performance tailored to the accountancy sector.
• Managed Servers
• Hosted Exchange Email Services
• Partner Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ UK accountancy firms hosted
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration32 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Virtual CabinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud2Me is a premier partner with Virtual Cabinet, a leading accounting document management system. This partnership reflects Cloud2Me's specialist positioning within the accounting software ecosystem, enabling mutual customers to run Virtual Cabinet seamlessly on Cloud2Me's hosted desktop infrastructure.
• Pulsant LtdcoreOthersPulsant Ltd serves as Cloud2Me's primary data centre colocation provider, housing Cloud2Me's infrastructure at their Maidenhead (Berkshire) facility. Pulsant is a UK-based managed hosting and colocation company. The relationship is governed by a Data Processing Agreement.
• Redcentric Solutions LtdcoreOthersRedcentric Solutions Ltd provides data centre colocation services for Cloud2Me's infrastructure. A DPA is in place. Redcentric maintains UK operations and provides colocation across its data centre estate.
• Data Centre Services Ltd (Redhill Data Centre)coreOthersData Centre Services Ltd, trading as Redhill Data Centre (DCSL), provides colocation services for Cloud2Me's infrastructure. Headquartered in the USA with a UK data centre in Redhill, UK. Encryption of data at rest and in transit is maintained. A DPA is in place.
• Microsoft CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure and Office 365 (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams) underpin Cloud2Me's hosted desktop and email services. Cloud2Me operates under Microsoft's SPLA (Services Provider License Agreement). A DPA governs the processing of personal data in Microsoft's services.
• Duo Security LLC (Cisco)coreTechnology or IntegrationDuo Security's multi-factor authentication (MFA) platform is integrated into Cloud2Me's hosted desktop environment to provide 2-factor authentication access management for customers. The service is used to protect against unauthorised access to client environments.
• ProofPoint Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationProofPoint provides secure email scanning (inbound and outbound) for Cloud2Me's customer email services. Used to filter and protect email traffic on the Microsoft 365 hosted email platform.
• Palo Alto Networks Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks provides internet security firewall services that scan all data transmission in and out of Cloud2Me's cloud platform for threats. Some data may be automatically sampled and sent to the vendor's cloud for analysis. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• SonicWALL Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSonicWALL provides cybersecurity and firewall services complementing Palo Alto in protecting Cloud2Me's cloud infrastructure. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Zendesk Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationZendesk provides Cloud2Me's helpdesk ticketing and customer support platform. Used as the primary support ticket portal for managing customer incidents and service requests. A DPA governs the processing of customer support data.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Think Cloud: UK-based managed cloud and hosted desktop provider with a similar SMB and professional services focus. Closest direct competitor to Cloud2Me in the UK VDI-for-accountants segment.
• Netstar UK: UK IT support and managed services provider with a strong accountancy vertical focus. Directly comparable target market and managed-services business model.
• BlueRock IT: UK managed IT services and cloud hosting provider for SMBs. Comparable business model delivering hosted desktop and managed IT support to UK professional services firms.

Broad incumbents

• TSG (Technology Services Group): Larger UK IT services and accountancy software specialist (IRIS reseller, hosting, support). Overlaps with Cloud2Me on hosted desktop and accountancy-software support but at greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Daisy Communications: Major UK managed services and communications provider. Overlaps on managed cloud, hosting, and IT support for SMBs including accountancy practices, though as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Vodafone Business (UK): Large UK managed IT and connectivity provider. Competes on hosted desktop and managed cloud for SMB/professional services customers, with much greater scale and resources.
• Ultima Business Solutions: UK IT infrastructure and managed services provider. Overlaps with Cloud2Me on cloud migration, managed hosting, and IT support, with enterprise and mid-market focus.
• Bytes Software Services: UK IT software, licensing, and services distributor. Overlaps on cloud and Microsoft-ecosystem services for SMBs including accountancy practices, at a much larger scale.

Others

• Pulsant: UK colocation and managed hosting provider that supplies Cloud2Me's Maidenhead data centre. Adjacent/ecosystem player; could also be a competitor if Pulsant bundles hosted desktop for accountancy customers.
• Redcentric: UK data centre and managed services provider that supplies colocation to Cloud2Me. Ecosystem/infrastructure partner that could also offer competing managed cloud services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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