What Redcentric does

Redcentric is a UK-headquartered, London-listed (LSE: RCN) IT managed services provider founded in 1997 and based in Harrogate, delivering an integrated portfolio across private cloud (including a UK Sovereign Cloud platform), public cloud (AWS and Azure), hybrid cloud, networks (connectivity, SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, wireless, HSCN), communications (IP telephony, unified communications, contact centre, SIP, call recording), cybersecurity (managed network security, penetration testing, vCISO, SIEM, endpoint, DDoS, vulnerability management), and professional services (consultancy, migration, application modernisation, hardware supply, support). The platform is built on VMware infrastructure with ITIL-aligned delivery through the proprietary SMAX service management platform (incorporating AI/ML for ticket routing and proactive issue handling), the MyServices customer portal, and Info Vista network reporting.

The company sells primarily to UK enterprise and public sector customers — including NHS trusts, central and local government, and regulated commercial buyers — through a direct enterprise field sales motion supported by solution architects, service delivery managers and account managers; over 1,700 customers are referenced. Pricing is quote-based, structured as recurring OPEX managed service contracts delivered by security-cleared UK engineers (SC and NPPV Level 3) from dual 24/7 network operation centres over a 100Gb/s national network. Differentiators are concentrated in regulated-industry credentials rather than technology novelty: ISO 9001/14001/20000-1/22301/27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, HSCN, G-Cloud, PSN, and VMware Sovereign Cloud/AWS Select/Microsoft Solutions Partner accreditations.

In 2026 Redcentric completed the £122.9 million sale of its data centre business to Stellanor Datacenters Group Ltd, returning over £90 million to shareholders via tender and pivoting to a pure-play MSP model under new CFO Tim Sykes. Following the divestiture the company is smaller in capital base, free of data centre capex, and positioned to direct capital toward either organic MSP growth or further bolt-on M&A in the UK mid-market managed services consolidation cycle.

Name

Redcentric

Legal name

Redcentric Solutions Ltd

Website

https://redcentricplc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Redcentric is a UK-listed (LSE: RCN) IT managed services provider headquartered in Harrogate, delivering managed cloud, networking, communications, cybersecurity and professional services to over 1,700 enterprise and public sector customers via recurring OPEX contracts from dual 24/7 UK network operation centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Migration & Rehosting (Lift-and-Shift) (BPAEACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace Service Desk & Onsite Support (Deskside/Field Services, VIP Support) (BPAEAIAJ), Workplace Migration & Refresh Programs (Win11/M365 migrations, device refresh/IMAC) (BPAEAIAL), Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity (BPAEACAJ)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud managed services
• Network connectivity
• Cybersecurity services
• Unified communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrogate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed service contracts covering cloud, networks, cybersecurity, communications, and professional services. Revenue derived from long-term contractual relationships with enterprise and public sector customers. Services delivered as fully managed, co-managed, or professional services engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Redcentric is a UK-based IT managed services provider delivering integrated cloud, networking, communications, cybersecurity, and professional services to enterprise and public sector customers. The portfolio spans private, public (AWS/Azure), hybrid, and UK sovereign cloud platforms, managed WAN/SD-WAN/LAN networks, unified communications and contact centre solutions, and a full cybersecurity stack including SOC monitoring, vCISO, and penetration testing. Services are backed by 24/7 UK-based support, security-cleared engineers, and ISO-certified operations.

Product overview

Redcentric is a UK-based IT managed services provider offering an integrated portfolio of cloud, connectivity, communications, cybersecurity, and professional services. The core offering consists of multiple integrated service pillars: Private Cloud (Redcentric Private Cloud), Public Cloud (AWS and Azure services), Hybrid Cloud, and UK Sovereign Cloud for regulated workloads. Network services span Connectivity, Managed WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, Secure Remote Access, Wireless LAN, and HSCN for healthcare. Communications services include Omnichannel Contact Centre, IP Telephony, Unified Communications, Collaboration, SIP Trunks, and Call Recording. Cybersecurity offerings cover Network Security, Penetration Testing, Virtual CISO, Application Security, Access Management, SIEM, Endpoint Management, DDoS Mitigation, and Vulnerability Management with Security Monitoring and Analytics. Professional Services include IT Consultancy, Application Modernisation, Implementation, Supply Chain Management, and Maintenance/Support. Supporting these are Modern Work Services for Microsoft 365 environments, the SMAX service management platform with AI/ML capabilities, and the MyServices customer portal. All services are backed by UK-based operations, 24/7 support, and security-cleared engineers for sovereign environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Redcentric Private Cloud A UK-hosted private cloud platform offering dedicated, secure multi-tenant or sovereign environments with flexible management options from self-managed to fully managed operations, providing predictable performance and clear governance.
• Public Cloud Services Managed public cloud services supporting AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms, including migration, optimization, and ongoing management with governance and cost control.
• Hybrid Cloud Services Managed hybrid cloud services combining public cloud, private cloud, and on-premise infrastructure into a single consistent operating model with workload-led design and integrated architecture.
• UK Sovereign Cloud UK-hosted and operated sovereign cloud platform for sensitive workloads with clear data residency, governance, and access controls, delivered by security-cleared engineers supporting Official and Official-Sensitive data requirements.
• Connectivity Services Secure, high-performance connectivity services including dedicated internet access, point-to-point links, and ethernet services that form the foundation of network infrastructure.
• Managed WAN Managed Wide Area Network services providing secure, resilient connectivity across multiple sites with centralized management and monitoring.
• SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network services enabling flexible, application-aware network traffic routing across distributed enterprise environments.
• LAN Services
• Secure Remote Access
• Managed Wireless LAN
• HSCN Services
• Omnichannel Contact Centre
• IP Telephony
• Unified Communications
• Collaboration Services
• SIP Trunks
• Call Recording
• Network Security
• Penetration Testing Services
• Virtual CISO Service
• Application Security
• Access Management
• SIEM
• Endpoint Management
• DDoS Mitigation
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Monitoring and Analytics
• IT Consultancy
• On-premises Hardware and Software
• Application Modernisation
• Implementation Services
• Supply Chain Management
• Maintenance and Support
• Modern Work Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Channel 4 scaled to over 22 million registered users on AWS infrastructure managed by Redcentric
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Select Consulting Partner and AWS Solution Provider Programme member. Redcentric provides managed AWS services including advisory, migration, management, governance, and modernisation support across AWS environments. Supports customer workloads on AWS with certified engineers and AWS Well-Architected Reviews.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Solutions Partner with extensive Azure delivery capabilities. Redcentric provides managed Azure services including advisory, migration, management, governance, optimisation, and modernisation. Azure expertise across SysOps, DevOps, NetOps, FinOps, SecOps, and DataOps through Adaptive Cloud Engineering team.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware Sovereign Cloud Partner and VMware Cloud Verified status. Redcentric operates private and sovereign cloud environments on VMware infrastructure. Broadcom Pinnacle Partner status demonstrating highest partnership level.
• Crown Commercial ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved supplier on Crown Commercial Service frameworks enabling direct procurement by UK public sector organisations. Also G-Cloud supplier enabling government cloud service procurement.
• NHS Digital (HSCN)coreTechnology or IntegrationHSCN compliant supplier providing secure connectivity to NHS health and social care networks. Essential for serving healthcare organisations and NHS trusts.
• Public Services Network (PSN)coreTechnology or IntegrationPSN connectivity provider enabling secure communications across UK government networks. Supports integration with protected networks for policing and other public sector environments.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for ISO 9001, 14001, 20000-1, 22301, and 27001 certifications demonstrating adherence to international standards for quality, environmental, IT service management, business continuity, and information security.
• PFH (Public Facilties for Health)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPFH framework supplier enabling procurement of communications and IT services by NHS and healthcare organisations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cloudreach (Atos): Now part of Atos, Cloudreach was a UK-based AWS and multi-cloud managed services provider. Comparable in cloud migration, modernisation, and managed AWS/Azure services; absorbed into a much larger global IT services parent.
• Computacenter: UK-listed enterprise IT infrastructure provider and MSP serving large corporate and public sector customers across cloud, networking, security, and managed services. Directly comparable in customer profile and service breadth; significantly larger scale makes it a benchmark rather than direct competitor on mid-market deals.
• Kyndryl: Global IT infrastructure services provider spun out of IBM, focused on managed cloud, network, and security services for large enterprises. Comparable in fundamental managed services GTM though serving much larger multinational clients.
• Logicalis: Global IT solutions and managed services provider owned by Datatec, with strong UK presence. Comparable in enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services capabilities, though operating at materially larger scale internationally.

Direct peers

• Node4: UK-based cloud, connectivity, and managed services provider focused on mid-market and enterprise customers with public sector exposure. Closely comparable in service mix (private/public cloud, connectivity, security) and UK mid-market GTM.
• Daisy Group: UK-based managed services and unified communications provider serving enterprise and public sector with cloud, connectivity, and cyber. Highly comparable in service portfolio (cloud, comms, security) and mid-market/enterprise positioning.
• Softcat: UK-focused IT reseller and managed services provider to mid-market and enterprise customers, with strong public sector exposure. Comparable in customer base (UK SMEs and enterprises), GTM (direct field sales), and breadth across cloud, networking, and cybersecurity vendor relationships.
• SCC: European IT services and managed services business operating across UK, France, Spain, and Nordics. Comparable in offering managed cloud, workplace, and security services; serves similar mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Bytes Technology: UK-listed IT value-added reseller and managed services provider, comparable in domestic focus and customer base. Adjacent rather than fully overlapping, with stronger software licensing heritage than pure-cloud MSP focus.
• ANS Group: UK-based cloud MSP and digital transformation specialist focused on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and private cloud. Directly comparable in cloud-native managed services positioning, especially in the public sector and healthcare verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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