Codec

Name

Codec

Legal name

Codec-dss Limited

Website

https://codec.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting and Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Configuration Management (BPAEAKAF)

Keywords

• IT managed services
• Microsoft consulting
• Digital transformation
• Cloud infrastructure services
• ERP implementation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammersmith

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Digital Transformation Consulting: Codec earns revenue by delivering custom digital transformation consulting engagements to enterprise and public sector clients. Projects involve implementation, migration, and modernisation services across the Microsoft technology stack. Engagements are typically long-term, project-based with defined scope and deliverables.
2. IT Managed Services: Codec provides ongoing managed IT services as a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP), offering ongoing support, maintenance, and optimisation of Microsoft cloud environments. Revenue is recurring in nature, supporting client environments post-deployment.
3. Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model for GCCs: In partnership with Trigent Software, Codec operates Global Capability Centres in India under a Build-Operate-Transfer model. These serve as Codec's primary technology hubs in India, expanding global delivery capabilities.
4. Graduate Programme: Codec operates a structured graduate programme for recruiting and developing entry-level talent into the business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Codec delivers enterprise IT consulting and managed services built exclusively on the Microsoft technology stack, covering digital transformation, ERP (Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics 365), cloud infrastructure (Azure), data & AI (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data & AI), customer experience, application modernisation and digital security. The firm sells long-term project-based implementations and recurring managed services to enterprises and public sector organisations, supported by its proprietary 'Codec Way' delivery framework and Codec Labs-built accelerators.

Product overview

Codec is a multi-award-winning Microsoft Partner offering IT managed services and technology consulting built around the Microsoft platform ecosystem. The company's portfolio consists of service offerings organised by solution area (Finance Transformation, AI, Customer Experience, Cloud Infrastructure, Data & AI, Application Modernisation, Digital Security, eGovernment) and by industry (Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences, Regulatory, Manufacturing). Codec implements and supports Microsoft technologies including Dynamics 365 Business Central (cloud ERP), Dynamics 365 (CRM/business applications), Microsoft Power Platform (low-code development), Azure Cloud, Azure Data & AI, and Microsoft 365. The company's Codec Labs division develops proprietary tools and accelerators including the GP to D365 BC Cloud Migration Accelerator, Codec Portal Accelerator, and Regul8. Services are delivered across Ireland, UK, and international markets with offices in Dublin (HQ), Belfast, London, Cologne, Suwalki, and Malta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Managed Services Comprehensive IT managed services providing ongoing technology support, infrastructure management and cloud solutions delivery. Codec operates as an IT Managed Services Provider and Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP), offering continuous support, optimisation and management of Microsoft cloud environments post-deployment.
• Finance Transformation and ERP Solutions Digital transformation consulting for finance operations, including migration from legacy systems (Dynamics GP) to modern cloud ERP (Dynamics 365 Business Central) and process optimisation. Used by enterprises and public sector organisations modernising finance functions.
• Artificial Intelligence Solutions AI consulting leveraging Microsoft AI technologies including Copilot, Azure AI and machine learning to drive innovation and automate processes for enterprise and public sector customers.
• Customer Experience Solutions Solutions focused on improving customer engagement through Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Platform and data-driven personalisation strategies for enterprise customers.
• Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Azure-based cloud infrastructure services including migration, modernisation and managed services delivered with Azure Expert MSP certification.
• Data and AI Solutions Data platform and analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data & AI and Power BI for business intelligence and AI-driven insights.
• Application Modernisation Solutions Legacy application modernisation services helping organisations migrate and upgrade to modern cloud-native solutions on Microsoft platforms.
• Digital Security Solutions Cybersecurity and compliance solutions including Microsoft security technologies, Zero Trust implementation and security specialisations with Cloud Security Specialisation certification.
• eGovernment Solutions Digital transformation solutions tailored for public sector organisations, including citizen portal development and government compliance requirements leveraging Microsoft technologies and the Codec Portal Accelerator.
• Codec Labs Innovation Service Codec's innovation division developing proprietary tools, accelerators and intellectual property for client benefit, including the GP to D365 BC Cloud Migration Accelerator, Codec Portal Accelerator and Regul8. Provides R&D services for client benefit.
• GP to D365 BC Cloud Migration Accelerator Proprietary migration tool developed by Codec Labs that enables rapid migration from Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) to Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud, handling general ledger, bank, payables, receivables, open purchase orders and inventory modules. Allows selective data migration excluding inactive records.
• Codec Portal Accelerator Rapid prototyping and deployment tool for citizen portals, developed by Codec Labs Belfast division. Seamlessly integrates with Dynamics 365 and Power Apps, offering custom Azure portal solution with rapid deployment capabilities.
• Regul8 Industry accelerator that cuts down project initiation times for regulated and compliance-related digital transformation projects, specifically designed for public sector digital transformation.
• Public Sector IT Solutions Specialised technology solutions for public sector organisations including government agencies, local authorities and educational institutions, supported by Microsoft Government Partner of the Year 2024/25 recognition.
• Health and Life Sciences IT Solutions Dedicated healthcare and life sciences sector solutions covering digital transformation, patient data management and compliance for medical organisations. Launched as a dedicated division in 2023.
• Regulatory and Compliance IT Solutions Solutions for regulated industries including compliance automation, audit readiness and regulatory reporting using Microsoft technologies, leveraging the Regul8 accelerator.
• Manufacturing IT Solutions Technology solutions for manufacturing sector including ERP, supply chain management and operational technology integration using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Insight Works ISV extensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 63 — described as double the industry average — across digital transformation engagements.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Trigent SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Trigent Software, a US-based technology services firm, partnered with Dublin-headquartered Codec to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India. The centres operate under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, serving as Codec's primary technology hubs in India to leverage local talent for AI, cloud, and enterprise engineering, expanding Codec's global delivery capabilities.
• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationCodec is a multi-award-winning Microsoft Gold Partner with Azure Expert MSP status, Microsoft Solutions Partner designations across 6 solution areas, and multiple Microsoft specialisations (Copilot, Cloud Security, AI Platform on Azure, Low Code Application Development, Fabric Featured Partner). Codec operates as a certified Microsoft CSP (Cloud Solutions Provider) delivering business applications, AI, and cloud infrastructure on the low-code Microsoft platform. Codec has been named Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for Ireland multiple times and won 11 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year awards.
• Insight WorkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCodec partnered with Insight Works to strengthen its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions for the manufacturing sector. Insight Works is an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) providing manufacturing-specific extensions for Business Central, which Codec integrates into its customer implementations to offer enhanced manufacturing ERP capabilities.
• PA ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCodec worked with PA Consulting on public sector digital transformation projects, including Transport for Wales and the UK Health & Safety Executive. The partnership combined PA Consulting's strategic consulting capabilities with Codec's Microsoft technology delivery expertise to deliver large-scale government digital transformation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Version 1: Irish-headquartered IT services and digital transformation firm serving UK/Ireland enterprise and public sector as a Microsoft (and multi-cloud) partner. Directly overlaps with Codec on geography, customers, and Microsoft-led transformation delivery.
• HSO: Global Microsoft Dynamics 365 and business applications specialist delivering ERP/CRM transformation. Directly comparable to Codec's core Dynamics/Business Central implementation practice.
• Hitachi Solutions: Microsoft-focused consultancy specialising in Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure across industries. Overlaps directly with Codec's Microsoft business applications and cloud delivery model.
• Storm Technology: Irish Microsoft Gold Partner delivering Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure solutions to enterprise and public sector clients. Almost identical Microsoft-specialist positioning and home market to Codec.
• ANS Group: UK Microsoft Azure and cloud managed services provider and low-code/business apps partner. Overlaps with Codec's Azure Expert MSP and managed services positioning in the UK.
• Incremental Group (Telefónica Tech): UK Microsoft business applications, data and Azure partner serving public sector and enterprise. Directly competes with Codec in the UK Microsoft transformation market.
• Columbus Global: Global Dynamics 365 ERP and digital commerce implementation partner serving manufacturing and enterprise clients. Comparable to Codec's ERP/Business Central and manufacturing solution focus.
• Ergo: Irish IT services and managed services company and Microsoft partner offering cloud, business applications and digital transformation. Competes directly with Codec in Ireland across Microsoft implementation and managed services.

Regional players

• Kainos: Belfast-headquartered digital services firm strong in UK/Irish public sector digital transformation (and a major Workday/Microsoft partner). Shares Codec's Northern Ireland base and public-sector focus, though weighted to different platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Avanade: Large global Microsoft-focused consultancy (Accenture/Microsoft JV) delivering Dynamics, Azure and AI. A far larger incumbent competing for the same Microsoft transformation deals as Codec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/its_codec_uk
• Facebookfacebook.com/CodecLtdUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/codec-uk

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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