What Stone Group does

Stone Group, legally Stone Technologies Ltd. and trading as Converge UK, is a Stafford-based IT solutions provider to the UK education, public sector, and private enterprise markets. The company supplies IT hardware (laptops, desktops, servers, networking, AV), own-brand Stonebook devices, software licensing (notably Microsoft CSP), and a layer of professional and managed services including IT support, cloud migration, deployment, configuration, and Device-as-a-Service. Its end-of-life offering, Converge 360, provides IT asset recycling with secure data erasure, a zero avoidable-to-landfill commitment, and a mobile app for booking and tracking collections; Stone Refurb complements this with refurbished device resale.

The business operates a hybrid model combining transactional hardware distribution with recurring managed and subscription services, sold through a B2B e-commerce platform (convergetp.co.uk), direct field sales targeting schools, NHS, emergency services, local government and enterprise, and procurement frameworks including the Crescent Purchasing Consortium. It holds strategic vendor relationships with Samsung, HP, Dell, Cisco, Microsoft, Intel, and Lenovo, and has earned multiple 2024-2026 sustainability and industry awards including EcoVadis Silver 2025 and Global IT Refurbisher of the Year 2025. The company was acquired by private equity firm Inspirit Capital in 2024 and is led by CEO Simon Harbridge, employing 251-500 staff across the UK.

Name

Stone Group

Legal name

Stone Technologies Ltd.

Website

https://stonegroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stone Group (trading as Converge UK) is a Stafford-based IT solutions provider serving UK schools, NHS, emergency services, local government, and enterprise customers with hardware, managed services, cloud, DaaS, and IT recycling under its own Stonebook brand and partner vendor lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of IT hardware including laptops, desktops, servers, networking equipment, peripherals, and own-brand Stone devices. One-time transactional revenue model with volume pricing for education, public sector, and enterprise customers.
2. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services including IT support, infrastructure management, and helpdesk services for organizations outsourcing their IT operations.
3. Device as a Service (DaaS): Subscription-based device provisioning combining hardware supply with support services, providing customers predictable IT costs and reduced capital expenditure.
4. Cloud Services: Cloud migration and management services helping customers transition to and manage cloud infrastructure.
5. Configuration and Deployment Services: Professional services for configuring, deploying, and migrating IT systems including asset preparation, image deployment, and installation services.
6. IT Recycling and Asset Disposal: IT asset disposition services including secure data erasure, device recycling, and earning rebates through the Converge 360 program.
7. Software Licensing: Microsoft CSP licensing and other software licensing resale services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stone Group is a UK-based IT provider that sells, configures, deploys, and manages computing hardware and related services for public-sector and enterprise customers. Its portfolio spans Stone-branded laptops and desktops, third-party hardware from vendors such as Samsung, HP, Dell, Cisco, Microsoft, and Lenovo, together with managed IT services, Device as a Service (DaaS), cloud services, configuration and deployment, IT recycling through the Converge 360 platform, and software licensing.

Product overview

Stone Group (trading as Converge UK) operates a multi-product IT solutions portfolio combining hardware, services, and software. The core hardware offering centers on Stone-branded devices including Stone Laptops, Stone Desktops, and the Stonebook series (Lite, Pro, 14a, Edge-R, Pro-R), alongside Gaming PCs, Magma Workstations, AI/GPU Servers, and Servers and Storage. The company extends its portfolio through managed services (Managed IT Support, Cloud Services, Device as a Service), professional services (Migration, Deployment, Configuration), and IT lifecycle management via Converge 360 (IT recycling, Converge 360 App, WEEE compliance). Additional offerings include Wired and Wireless Networking, Internet of Things solutions, Audio Visual Solutions, Microsoft CSP Licensing, and Stone Refurb refurbished products. The architecture functions as a platform approach where hardware is sold with optional managed services, lifecycle management, and professional services overlays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Converge 360: IT recycling and asset lifecycle management service offering free collections, secure data erasure, and zero-avoidable-to-landfill in-house recycling.
• Stone Refurb
• Stonebook

Products and services

• Stonebook (Stone-branded Laptops) Own-brand laptop computers designed and supplied by Stone Group for schools, NHS, emergency services, local government, and enterprise customers, with support for Android, ChromeOS, and Windows environments.
• Stone-branded Desktops Own-brand desktop computers supplied by Stone Group to UK public-sector and enterprise customers as part of its device portfolio.
• Multi-Vendor Hardware Distribution Distribution of third-party IT hardware (laptops, desktops, networking, and related devices) from vendors including Samsung, HP, Dell, Cisco, Microsoft, and Lenovo to UK public-sector and enterprise buyers.
• Managed IT Services Ongoing managed IT support services for schools, NHS, emergency services, local government, and enterprise customers, covering device and infrastructure management.
• Device as a Service (DaaS) Subscription-based DaaS offering that bundles hardware, management, and lifecycle services into a single per-device subscription for UK public-sector and enterprise customers.
• Cloud Services Cloud services for UK public-sector and enterprise customers, sold alongside hardware and managed IT services as part of Stone Group's portfolio.
• Configuration and Deployment Services Pre-delivery configuration and on-site deployment services that prepare and roll out devices for schools, NHS, emergency services, local government, and enterprise customers.
• IT Recycling (Converge 360) End-of-life IT asset recycling and disposal service delivered through Stone Group's proprietary Converge 360 platform for UK public-sector and enterprise customers.
• Software Licensing (Microsoft CSP) Software licensing provided to customers as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), including Microsoft and related software licenses sold alongside hardware and services.

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft licensing partner providing CSP licensing services. Major technology vendor for operating systems, productivity software, and cloud services.
• SamsungcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic vendor partner for mobile devices, tablets, displays, and computing products. Awarded PC Partner of the Year 2024.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey vendor partner for printers, PCs, and enterprise hardware solutions including HP Enterprise products.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology vendor partner for computers, servers, and enterprise IT solutions.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationNetworking and security technology partner for networking equipment, collaboration tools, and security solutions.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for processors powering Stone brand devices and customer solutions. Intel 14th Gen and Core processors featured in products.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationVendor partner for computing devices and enterprise solutions.
• RedstorcoreTechnology or IntegrationEducation technology partner recognized as Education Partner of the Year 2024. Provides cloud backup and data management solutions.
• Crescent Purchasing ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation purchasing consortium providing procurement framework access for UK schools and educational institutions. Awarded Supplier Excellence Special Commendation 2024.
• EcologiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental partnership for tree planting and carbon offset initiatives as part of sustainability commitment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Softcat: Largest UK-focused IT reseller and infrastructure provider serving education, public sector and enterprise customers through procurement frameworks. Closest direct comparison to Stone Group given the UK-centric B2B IT distribution model and customer overlap.
• Bytes Technology Group: UK-headquartered corporate IT reseller offering software licensing, hardware, cloud and managed services to public sector and enterprise. Highly comparable in product mix, recurring services profile and UK public-sector exposure.
• Centerprise: UK IT solutions provider and reseller serving public sector, education and enterprise customers. Closely comparable mid-market UK IT reseller with similar product mix, lifecycle services and customer base.
• XMA: UK-based IT solutions provider serving education, public sector and enterprise. Directly comparable mid-market UK IT reseller with similar product mix, lifecycle services and customer base to Stone Group.
• Northamber: UK IT distributor offering hardware, software and services to resellers and end-customers. Similar B2B distribution model and UK public-sector exposure, typically at smaller scale and a useful headcount-comparable peer.
• SCC (Specialised Computer Centres): European IT services and solutions provider serving public sector and enterprises with hardware, software and managed services. Direct overlap in UK public-sector procurement and IT lifecycle services.
• Midwich: UK-headquartered specialist AV/IT distributor serving public sector and enterprise. Comparable on UK public-sector channel and educational technology customer overlap, especially given Stone Group's AV and esports infrastructure offerings.

Broad incumbents

• CDW: Global IT solutions provider serving enterprise, public sector and education. Comparable on B2B IT hardware distribution, services and education-sector exposure, though far larger and US-headquartered.
• Computacenter: UK-founded global IT infrastructure and services provider with deep public-sector and enterprise relationships. Larger and more international, but overlaps directly on hardware distribution, managed services and enterprise customers.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software and services. Comparable on enterprise IT distribution and managed services, though larger and globally diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/convergetechnologysolutionsuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-stone-group_3
• Xx.com/stonecomputers

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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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