What Bluecube Technology Solutions does

Bluecube Technology Solutions is a UK-based managed service provider (MSP) headquartered in Milton Keynes, operating as a subsidiary of the Ekco group (legally Ekco Cloud Limited, Ireland). Founded in 2003 and employing 101-250 staff, the company delivers security-first managed IT, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity services to enterprise and regulated organisations across the UK and Ireland, with the legal sector as its primary vertical.

The company's service portfolio spans six core lines: Cyber Security Services (Managed Detection and Response, Penetration Testing, Social Engineering Testing, Adversary Emulation, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Crisis Simulation, Managed EDR and Incident Response), Managed Cloud Services (Microsoft Azure Managed Service, Managed SQL, Ekco Cloud sovereign, Hybrid Cloud, Dedicated Cloud, Kubernetes, Connectivity and Networking), Business Continuity (Managed Backup, Disaster Recovery, Ekco Airgap, SaaS Backup including Microsoft 365 Backup), Workspace Services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot, Hosted Desktop), Cloud Consultancy (assessments, migration, modernisation, professional services), and Service Management & IT Support. Underlying technology is built on a Microsoft-centric stack, with proprietary components including the Ekco Sphere customer portal that unifies service delivery and insights. The company holds ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials+ and CREST (SOC and Penetration Testing) accreditations for UK and Ireland.

Bluecube operates a sales-led, enterprise-focused go-to-market with direct field sales and a channel partner programme, generating revenue primarily through recurring managed services contracts supplemented by professional services for cloud migration, modernisation and consulting. Named customers span multiple verticals (Grant Thornton, Aon, Langham Hall in Financial Services; Nike, The Economist, Hostelworld, World Rugby, Royal British Legion across consumer, media, travel, sports and non-profit) with law firms, barristers' chambers and legal practices as the primary segment. Bluecube expanded via the April 2024 acquisition of CTS, a legal IT specialist, reinforcing its legal-vertical footprint within the UK and Ireland.

Name

Bluecube Technology Solutions

Legal name

Ekco Cloud Limited

Website

https://bluecube.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bluecube Technology Solutions is a UK-based, security-first managed service provider and subsidiary of Ekco, delivering managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity services to enterprise and regulated organisations across the UK and Ireland, with legal as its primary vertical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services revenue providing security-first IT infrastructure management, monitoring, and support to enterprise clients.
2. Professional Services: Cloud migration, application modernisation, and consulting project services delivered by engineers and consultants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bluecube Technology Solutions is a security-first Managed Service Provider offering managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services to enterprise and mid-market clients primarily in the UK and Ireland legal sector. The company delivers an integrated portfolio including Managed Detection and Response, Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure Managed Services, sovereign cloud hosting, backup and disaster recovery (including air-gapped ransomware protection), workspace services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Copilot, Hosted Desktop), and cloud consultancy (migration, modernization, assessments). As part of the Ekco group, Bluecube leverages the Ekco Sphere customer portal and a 24/7 service management capability to provide end-to-end IT infrastructure management with security as the primary focus.

Product overview

Bluecube Technology Solutions, as part of Ekco, operates as a security-first Managed Service Provider offering an integrated portfolio of managed IT and cloud services. The portfolio consists of core service lines including Cyber Security Services (Managed Detection and Response, Penetration Testing, Incident Response), Managed Cloud Services (Public/Hybrid/Dedicated Cloud, Ekco Cloud sovereign cloud, Kubernetes), Business Continuity (Managed Backup, Disaster Recovery, Ekco Airgap, SaaS Backup), Workspace Services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot, Hosted Desktop), Cloud Consultancy (Assessment, Migration, Modernisation), and Service Management & IT Support. These services work together to provide end-to-end IT infrastructure management with security as the primary focus, enabling clients to achieve operational efficiency and cyber resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Security Services Next-generation cyber security services providing Managed Detection and Response, Penetration Testing, Social Engineering Testing, Adversary Emulation, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Crisis Simulation, Managed EDR, and Incident Response Services for enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Managed Cloud Services Agile managed cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure Managed Service, Managed SQL, Ekco Cloud (sovereign), Hybrid Cloud, Dedicated Cloud, Kubernetes, and Cloud Connectivity and Networking for organisations requiring managed cloud infrastructure.
• Business Continuity Backup and Disaster Recovery services including Managed Backup, Disaster Recovery, Ekco Airgap (air-gapped ransomware protection), and SaaS Backup (Microsoft 365 Backup) for ensuring organisational resilience.
• Workspace Services Workspace transformation services including Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot, and Hosted Desktop solutions designed to boost frontline productivity and enable collaboration.
• Cloud Consultancy Cloud strategy and consultancy services including Cloud Best Practices Assessment, Cloud Readiness Assessment, Application Modernisation, Cloud Migration, and Projects & Professional Services.
• Service Management & IT Support Consistent, round-the-clock managed IT services ensuring 24/7 service management and support across all client infrastructure.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• CTS (Legal IT Specialist)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Bluecube acquired CTS (Court Technology Solutions or a legal IT specialist) after it entered administration, strengthening Bluecube's position in the UK and Ireland legal IT market. The acquisition allows Bluecube to continue providing critical managed services to CTS customers.
• EkcoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluecube Technology Solutions is a managed service provider based in Milton Keynes, UK, and is part of the Ekco group. Ekco serves as the parent company providing the broader platform, resources, and international footprint for Bluecube's operations in the UK and Ireland market.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft technology partner providing Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender, and related enterprise solutions. Bluecube/Ekco offers Microsoft Azure Managed Services, Managed Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Modern Workplace services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• NCC Group: UK-listed cybersecurity specialist with strong cyber consulting and managed detection services, serving regulated industries including legal and financial services. Overlaps with Bluecube's security services portfolio and enterprise customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: Large UK-headquartered IT services provider with enterprise managed services, security, and cloud capabilities. Competes with Bluecube on enterprise managed services contracts but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Softcat: UK-listed large-scale IT infrastructure and services provider with a Microsoft-led portfolio. Overlaps with Bluecube on cloud, security, and managed services but operates at significantly larger scale with broader breadth beyond managed services.
• Kyndryl: Global managed infrastructure services provider spun out of IBM, offering enterprise managed cloud, security, and modernisation services. Overlaps with Bluecube's cloud consultancy and managed services offerings for large UK and Ireland enterprises.

Direct peers

• Daisy Corporate Services: UK-based managed IT, cloud, and connectivity provider with extensive enterprise customer base. Overlaps with Bluecube on managed cloud, communications, and IT support offerings for UK organisations.
• ANS Group: UK-based managed cloud and security services provider with strong Microsoft Azure alignment, competing directly with Bluecube on managed cloud, security, and digital workplace contracts for enterprise customers.
• Integrity360: UK and Ireland-based security-focused MSP/MSSP offering managed SOC, MDR/XDR, and cyber resilience services. Closely mirrors Bluecube's security-first managed services positioning, UK/Ireland geographic focus, and enterprise customer base across financial services and regulated industries.
• Littlefish: UK managed IT services and cybersecurity provider delivering 24/7 support, managed security, and cloud services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable in size and service mix to Bluecube.
• Trustmarque: UK managed IT services and cloud solutions provider serving enterprise and public-sector clients. Competes with Bluecube on managed cloud, professional services, and IT support contracts across the UK market.
• Bytes Technology Group: UK-headquartered IT solutions and managed services business with strong Microsoft partnership, offering similar cloud, security, and managed services to enterprise customers. Direct overlap with Bluecube on Microsoft-aligned enterprise services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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