Qi

Name

Qi

Legal name

Qi Ltd

Website

https://qil.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation and IT Consulting

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Business Central consulting
• Microsoft Dynamics partner
• Sage migration services
• Manufacturing ERP software

Headquarters

HQ city

Leighton Buzzard

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: Implementation, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Sage solutions, including data migration, training, and project delivery
2. Ongoing Support Services: QiCover support contracts providing telephone, remote access, and on-site support for Business Central, Sage, Office 365, and infrastructure. Includes QiCover meetings for discussing service levels and business improvement.
3. Training Services: Onsite and remote training for employees on new systems including video recordings, workshops, and learning leader programs
4. Infrastructure Services: Network infrastructure, hardware deployment, security solutions, SharePoint/Teams deployment, and server migration services
5. QiVA Security Solution: Annual vulnerability assessment subscription at £1200 per year plus VAT, with reduced rates for Cyber Essentials accreditation customers
6. Cyber Essentials Accreditation: Full management of annual Cyber Essentials accreditation process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Qi is a UK-based Microsoft Gold Partner that implements and supports Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Sage ERP solutions for manufacturers, distributors, and assemblers. The company delivers end-to-end ERP services including migration from legacy systems (Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks, Access Factorymaster), implementation, training, and ongoing QiCover support, augmented by proprietary tools such as QiMigrateNow!, Qi Field Service Engineer App, Qi Sales Order Processing Agent, and QiVA.

Product overview

Qi offers a portfolio of ERP implementation and IT services, primarily specializing as a Microsoft Gold Partner implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (SaaS) alongside Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. Qi also provides ongoing support and migration services for Sage 50 and Cim50 Manufacturing, helping manufacturers, assemblers, and distributors transition from legacy systems to modern cloud-based solutions. The company has developed proprietary add-on applications including the Qi Sales Order Processing Agent (AI-powered automation), Qi Field Service Engineer App (Power Apps-based mobile solution), and QiVA (AI-powered vulnerability assessment). Services span implementation, training, ongoing support (QiCover), cyber security (Cyber Essentials), and network infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QiCover: In-house support suite providing comprehensive and effective customer support services
• QiMigrateNow!
• Qi Field Service Engineer App
• Qi Sales Order Processing Agent
• QiVA

Products and services

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS Cloud-based ERP solution delivered as SaaS via Microsoft's platform. Single SQL database providing full financials, manufacturing, assembly, CRM, and HR features. Accessible via web browser from any internet-capable device with automatic updates. Targeted at UK manufacturers, distributors, and assemblers.
• Dynamics 365 Sales Microsoft's CRM solution for managing leads, opportunities, sales forecasting, pipeline visibility, and sales automation. Integrates natively with Teams and Outlook with AI-powered insights and relationship analytics. Targeted at sales teams in manufacturing and distribution businesses.
• Microsoft Office 365 / Microsoft 365 Cloud productivity suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint. Integrates natively with Business Central for seamless document handling and collaboration. Targeted at businesses seeking Microsoft productivity tools.
• Sage 50 Accounts Accounting software for small businesses that Qi continues to support. Qi also provides migration services from Sage 50 to Business Central. Targeted at existing Sage customers and small businesses.
• Cim50 Manufacturing (Manufacturing for Sage 50) MRP solution for Sage 50 Accounts providing stock control, bill of materials, works orders, planning, and quotations. The recommended replacement for Sage Manufacturing by Sage UK. Targeted at Sage 50 manufacturers needing MRP.
• Qi MigrateNow! Proprietary migration toolkit for transitioning from legacy systems (Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks, Access Factorymaster) to Business Central SaaS. Targeted at businesses undergoing ERP modernization.
• QiCover Support Comprehensive in-house support suite covering Business Central, Microsoft 365, Sage Software, Cim50, and Network/Infrastructure support. Provides telephone, remote access, and on-site support. Targeted at all Qi customers.
• Qi Training Training services for Business Central, Microsoft 365 applications, and Sage solutions. Includes remote, onsite, video recordings, and workshop-based training. Targeted at employees of customer businesses adopting new ERP systems.
• Qi Cyber Essentials Cyber Essentials accreditation service including infrastructure assessment, weakness remediation, annual accreditation management, and renewal support. Targeted at UK businesses seeking government-backed cyber security certification.
• Qi Field Service Engineer App Mobile application suite for field service engineers integrating with Business Central. Enables offline operation, real-time notifications, multimedia attachments, customer signature capture, consumables tracking, and expense recording. Built using Microsoft Power Apps. Targeted at businesses with field service operations.
• Qi Sales Order Processing Agent AI-powered agent that automates sales order processing using OCR to read purchase orders, validates data across CRM/ERP, confirms pricing and inventory in real-time. Reduces 12-step process to 2 steps with human-in-the-loop oversight. Targeted at sales order processing teams.
• QiVA (Vulnerability Assessment) AI-powered vulnerability assessment solution with automated pen testing capabilities. Daily scans of internal/external attack surface with AutoFix remediation, LAN Scanner, Domain Enumeration, and compliance reporting for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA. Priced at £1200 per year + VAT. Targeted at businesses needing ongoing security monitoring.
• Qi Network Infrastructure IT infrastructure services including hardware procurement, network setup, security protocols, and Unified Threat Management firewall configuration. Targeted at UK small and mid-sized businesses.
• Qi Reporting and Automation Power Platform-focused services transforming data into actionable insights for cash flow, operating costs, and customer retention without costly custom developments. Scalable and affordable for businesses of all sizes.
• Cloud Office 365 and Server Backup Solutions Cloud-based backup and infrastructure solutions including automated cloud backup protocols, disaster recovery, and server migration services. Targeted at businesses needing data protection and disaster recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% time saving on serial number recording
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Qi offers Cyber Essentials accreditation as a managed service, guiding customers through the accreditation process. Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme operated by the NCSC.
• Cim ServicescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Cim Services develops Cim50 Manufacturing MRP software, the recommended replacement for Sage 50 Manufacturing. Qi works as an authorized Cim50 business partner, providing implementation and support services for the software.
• Companial (formerly QBS Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Companial is a value-added SMB distributor operating the fastest-growing international network of Microsoft Partners. The network consists of over 90 Business Partners across UK and Ireland. Qi has been part of this network since its inception in 2013.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Microsoft Gold Partner status with specialization in Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure. Qi has demonstrated strong performance and continuous capability growth through Microsoft-aligned training and certifications. As part of the Companial network (formerly QBS Group), Qi provides implementation, support, and development services across the Microsoft technology stack.
• SagecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1994Long-standing business partner for Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 200 for over 20 years. Also authorized Cim50 Manufacturing partner (Cim50 being the recommended replacement for Sage Manufacturing). Qi supports existing Sage customer base while helping them transition to modern Microsoft solutions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sage Group: Owner of Sage 50, Sage 200, and supporting accounting/ERP platforms that Qi has implemented for 20+ years; comparable because Qi's Sage-to-Business-Central migration wave is structurally driven by Sage product strategy and partner economics.
• Access Group: Large UK business software provider offering ERP and business solutions across multiple verticals; comparable as a UK-based vendor competing for similar mid-market ERP and operational software spend.
• ECI Software Solutions: Provider of ERP and business management software for small and mid-sized manufacturing and distribution companies; directly comparable in serving the SMB manufacturer/distributor ERP buyer that Qi targets.
• Forterro: European-focused ERP vendor and Dynamics BC partner serving SMB industrial companies; comparable because it operates in the same Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central + manufacturing SMB niche but at significantly greater scale across multiple European markets.

Direct peers

• TruGreen (SBC Software): UK-based Sage and Microsoft partner providing ERP implementation and support to small and mid-sized businesses; directly comparable as a UK partner running parallel Sage-to-Cloud migration engagements.
• K3 Business Technologies: Long-standing Microsoft Dynamics partner implementing and supporting Business Central/NAV in the UK and Europe; directly comparable as a like-for-like Microsoft Gold Partner serving mid-market ERP customers.
• Sagittarius: UK-based Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner serving mid-market customers; closely comparable as a similarly sized UK Gold/Silver Microsoft partner implementing Business Central.
• PKF Smith Cooper: UK accounting and business advisory firm with a Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC practice; comparable because it competes for the same mid-market BC implementation and migration work in the UK.
• Eurostop: UK-based ERP and retail management software provider for fashion, footwear, and lifestyle retail; partial overlap as another UK Microsoft partner targeting similar SMB ERP migration needs in the manufacturing/distribution corridor.

Others

• Hannover Finanz (no comparable): Skipped: not a comparable ERP/SI peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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