What M247 does

M247 (operating through its Convergence Group subsidiary in the UK) is a private managed connectivity and networking provider serving UK enterprises and public-sector organisations. Convergence Group, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands, delivers a portfolio of LAN, WAN, managed security, and datacentre services, packaged under a flagship Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) offering that integrates WAN, LAN, and voice into a single per-user subscription contract with minimum-term commitments and monthly billing scaled to headcount. Headcount is reported in the 251–500 range.

The company's technology stack combines vendor partnerships with Cisco and Extreme Networks (Diamond-tier status with both) on top of MPLS, hybrid SD-WAN, enterprise WiFi, and 24/7 managed security services. A full suite of ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, 45001) plus HSCN Kitemark compliance, Cyber Essentials accreditation, and direct sales targeting major UK enterprises (BBC, Royal Mail, Channel 4, Co-operative Bank, Deloitte, Lululemon, Toyota GB, Spire Healthcare, multiple NHS trusts) underpins a consultative enterprise go-to-market. Ownership sits under AIT Partnership Group Ltd, with Convergence Group (Wireless) Networks Limited as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

In April 2025, an M247 X CG partnership announcement linked the UK business with M247's Europe-wide connectivity platform, suggesting potential route-to-market alignment or rebrand rather than a confirmed merger at this point. No revenue, ARR, or funding figures are disclosed; the operating geography is the United Kingdom; no AI/ML capabilities are referenced in the source material.

Name

M247

Legal name

Convergence Group

Website

https://m247.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

M247 / Convergence Group is a UK-based managed connectivity provider delivering LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, 24/7 managed security, and datacentre services packaged as Connectivity-as-a-Service to UK enterprises, NHS trusts, and public-sector organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Network Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise LAN/WAN & SD-WAN Services (BPAEAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL), SD-WAN & Virtual CPE (vCPE) (HDAFANAG)

Keywords

• Managed network services
• Connectivity services
• Cloud infrastructure
• Managed security services
• Data center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

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 Networking Services: Recurring revenue from managed LAN, WAN, and wireless networking services delivered on a contract basis with monthly billing based on usage/seats
2. Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS): Monthly subscription model where customers pay based on the number of people using the connectivity, enabling scale up or down with flexible minimum term contracts
3. Managed Security Services: 24/7 managed security services provided as recurring subscriptions for continuous network and infrastructure protection

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

M247, via its Convergence Group entity, delivers managed networking and connectivity infrastructure for UK organisations, including LAN/WLAN, WAN (MPLS and SD-WAN), 24/7 managed security, and datacentre services. Its flagship offering, Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS), integrates WAN, LAN and voice into a single supplier-managed contract with flexible, monthly per-user billing. The company primarily serves UK enterprises, public sector bodies and NHS trusts with always-on connectivity and security services.

Product overview

Convergence Group offers a portfolio of networking and connectivity solutions centered around LAN, WAN, Security, and Datacentre services, with Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) as a unified offering that integrates WAN, LAN and voice into a single managed service. The company provides enterprise WiFi networks, Wide Area Network solutions (including MPLS and SD-WAN), 24/7 managed security services, and datacentre infrastructure. These services work together to deliver comprehensive business connectivity from in-building LAN to multi-site WAN connectivity, with the CaaS product serving as an all-in-one wrapper for businesses seeking simplified network management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS): Integrated WAN, LAN and voice solution providing network connectivity for businesses without the burden of network administration.

Products and services

• Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) Integrated WAN, LAN and voice network connectivity delivered via a single supplier contract with flexible minimum-term, per-user monthly billing that scales up or down. Targeted at UK businesses seeking simplified, all-in-one managed network administration.
• Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wireless LAN (WLAN) Enterprise WiFi and in-building network design, deployment and management services delivering maximum uptime and performance for business-critical applications on-site or in the cloud. For UK enterprises needing reliable site connectivity.
• Wide Area Networks (WAN) Intelligent and secure wide area network solutions over MPLS, internet and hybrid SD-WAN, connecting multi-site organisations with unified management. For businesses operating across distributed sites.
• Managed Security Services 24/7 managed security services continuously protecting the customer's network, infrastructure and people against cybersecurity threats. For UK enterprises and public sector organisations needing ongoing security operations.
• Datacentre Services Always-on datacentre infrastructure services ensuring business continuity and keeping critical systems operational. For organisations that require resilient hosting of critical workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% uptime target for enterprise WiFi networks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing networking solutions expertise and certifications. Convergence Group holds Cisco status as a certified partner.
• Extreme NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationDiamond Partner status with Extreme Networks, the highest partnership tier, enabling delivery of enterprise WiFi and networking solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vodafone Business UK: Major UK enterprise telco with SD-WAN, managed networking, and IoT. Competes for the same enterprise and public-sector customers but as part of a much wider mobile and fixed portfolio.
• Virgin Media O2 Business: Large UK enterprise connectivity and networking provider offering Ethernet, MPLS, SD-WAN, and managed security. Comparable services but bundled within a much broader consumer and enterprise telecom portfolio.
• BT Business: Largest UK enterprise telco offering MPLS, SD-WAN, managed security, and unified communications. Overlaps with Convergence Group's portfolio but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• GTT Communications: Global managed networking and SD-WAN operator serving enterprises and government. Directly comparable on multi-site managed WAN, hybrid connectivity, and managed security services offerings.
• Zen Internet: UK business ISP and connectivity provider with enterprise Ethernet, MPLS, and managed services. Comparable on UK enterprise connectivity and bundled managed services.
• M247: European connectivity, hosting, and cloud provider that Convergence Group partnered with in April 2025 (M247 X CG). Overlapping product set across managed connectivity, datacentre, and cloud positioning the two as combined-market peers.
• Exponential-e: UK-headquartered managed networking, cloud, and security provider of similar size and customer base. Directly comparable on Ethernet/MPLS, SD-WAN, managed security, and datacentre services sold to UK enterprises and public sector.
• TalkTalk Business: UK business connectivity, Ethernet, and managed networking provider targeting mid-market and public-sector customers. Comparable on enterprise WAN, Ethernet, and converged connectivity services.
• Glide: UK fibre and managed connectivity provider serving student accommodation, multi-tenant, and enterprise segments. Comparable on UK enterprise connectivity and managed network services.
• Colt Technology Services: Global enterprise networking provider with strong UK presence in MPLS, Ethernet, and SD-WAN. Comparable on multi-site enterprise connectivity bundles and managed services for large UK organisations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wearem247
• Facebookfacebook.com/M247Europe

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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