What Crydent does

Crydent is a UK-based cloud technology consultancy headquartered in Bolton, England, operating since 2017 as Crydent, Ltd., a private limited company. The firm delivers accelerator-driven consultancy services built around the Microsoft Azure platform, spanning Azure AI and Machine Learning, Storage, Security, Migration, Integration, and Multicloud management. Its proprietary accelerator methodology is applied across four functional domains—identity, infrastructure, security, and device management—with reusable accelerators including Microsoft Autopilot device provisioning, Microsoft Intune application packaging, and security baseline frameworks aligned to CIS Benchmarks, NCSC guidance, and STIGs.

The company targets four customer segments: enterprise organizations, small and medium businesses, UK government and public sector bodies, and defense/military/aerospace organizations. Services are delivered through a sales-led motion using direct engagement channels—website contact forms, Microsoft Bookings consultations, and a client portal for existing customers—with no self-service or marketplace distribution. Crydent supplements its core Microsoft partnership with adjacent vendor relationships (Mimecast, Exclaimer, Tenable, Nessus, ServiceNow, and the Center for Internet Security) to deliver integrated multi-vendor solutions.

The business model is professional services: revenue is generated through bespoke consultancy engagements covering assessment, planning, design, execution, and post-migration optimization. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with project scope and fees determined through consultation. Crydent does not sell packaged software products, does not disclose revenue or funding, and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees from a single UK office.

Name

Crydent

Legal name

Crydent, Ltd.

Website

https://crydent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crydent is a UK-based Microsoft Azure cloud consultancy that delivers accelerator-driven implementation, migration, security, and device management services to enterprise, SMB, public sector, and defense clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Cloud Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Automation & IaC (Terraform, CI/CD, Policy-as-Code) (BPAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Desktop & Application Delivery (VDI/DaaS, Remote Apps) (BPAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Cloud migration services
• Microsoft Azure consultancy
• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity compliance
• Device management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Consultancy and Implementation Services: Crydent provides consultancy services for cloud technology transformation, including Azure implementation, cloud migration, and security framework deployment. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements involving assessment, planning, design, execution, and ongoing optimization of cloud infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crydent is a cloud technology consultancy that delivers accelerator-driven services for Microsoft Azure transformation. Its portfolio spans Azure AI & Machine Learning, Storage, Security, Migration, Integration, and Multicloud, complemented by a Microsoft Autopilot device provisioning accelerator, a Microsoft Intune application packaging solution, and security baseline implementations built around CIS, NCSC, and STIGs frameworks. Services are customized for each customer and delivered through expert-led consultancy engagements.

Product overview

Crydent is a cloud technology consultancy that provides accelerator-driven services rather than a packaged software product. The company offers a portfolio of methodology-based accelerators focused on Microsoft Azure cloud services, including Azure AI & Machine Learning, Azure Storage, Azure Security, Azure Migration, Azure Integration, and Azure Multicloud management. Supporting services include Microsoft Autopilot device provisioning accelerators, Microsoft Intune application packaging and deployment solutions, and security baseline accelerators built around CIS, NCSC, and STIGs frameworks. The accelerators can be customized to address client needs across identity, infrastructure, security, and device management domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Azure Migration Services End-to-end Microsoft Azure migration consultancy covering initial assessment, migration blueprint design, execution and deployment, and post-migration optimization for organizations transitioning workloads to Azure.
• Microsoft Autopilot Device Provisioning Accelerator Accelerator for provisioning cloud or hybrid-joined devices using Microsoft Autopilot, automating application and security policy deployment with minimal user interaction, including deployment profiles, device preparation, Windows Hello for Business, and co-managed devices.
• Microsoft Intune Application Packaging Solution End-to-end application packaging for Microsoft Intune including rationalisation, dependency mapping, configuration analysis, compatibility testing, user acceptance testing, and deployment readiness preparation.
• Security Baseline Implementation (CIS, NCSC, STIGs) Implementation of security baseline frameworks aligned with CIS Benchmarks, NCSC guidance, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to protect data and operations against cyber threats across SMB, SME, enterprise, government, public sector, and defense segments.
• Azure AI & Machine Learning Consulting Consultancy for leveraging Azure AI and Machine Learning services to enable advanced analytics and intelligent workloads on Microsoft Azure.
• Azure Integration Services Consulting Consultancy for Azure Integration services that enhance system connectivity and streamline business processes across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Azure Multicloud Consulting Consultancy supporting interoperability and management of workloads across Azure and other cloud environments through Azure Multicloud capabilities.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCrydent is a partner specializing in Microsoft Azure services, providing cloud transformation, AI and machine learning, security, migration, integration, and multicloud solutions. The partnership enables delivery of comprehensive Microsoft cloud technologies to customers.
• Center for Internet Security (CIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCrydent implements CIS Benchmarks and best practices to help organizations safeguard against cyber threats. CIS provides security benchmarks at multiple levels depending on security requirements, suitable for SMB, SME, and Enterprise.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Softcat: Large UK IT infrastructure provider and Microsoft partner with deep enterprise and public-sector reach. Comparable as a UK Microsoft-anchored competitor with broader portfolio and greater scale, but not specialized in Crydent's accelerator/consulting niche.
• Avanade: Global Microsoft-focused consultancy (Accenture/Microsoft joint venture) delivering Azure, security, and modern workplace services. Comparable in Microsoft-first positioning, but operates at vastly greater scale and serves global enterprises that Crydent cannot reach from the UK.
• Computacenter: UK-headquartered enterprise IT services and Microsoft partner with significant professional services and managed services operations across Europe. Comparable as a larger UK-rooted Microsoft services competitor, but with a much broader portfolio and international footprint.

Direct peers

• Claranet: UK-headquartered cloud transformation and managed services provider with deep Azure expertise and a 24/7 managed-services offering to enterprise and mid-market customers. Most directly comparable to Crydent in terms of Microsoft cloud services, managed services posture, and UK enterprise customer base.
• Bytes Software Services: UK IT solutions provider and Microsoft partner delivering software licensing, cloud, and security services to enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable because of its Microsoft-centric portfolio, UK focus, and mix of professional services and recurring managed offerings.
• Kerv: UK cloud and digital transformation consultancy with a Microsoft-led practice spanning Azure, security, and modern workplace. Comparable in delivery model (Microsoft-first, UK-anchored, multi-vertical enterprise focus) and target customer profile.
• The Config Team: UK Microsoft consultancy specializing in Intune, Autopilot, security baselines, and modern endpoint management. Highly comparable in both size and specialty — endpoint management, security frameworks, and accelerator-style Microsoft delivery — making it a direct head-to-head competitor.
• Pulsant: UK provider of cloud hosting, colocation, and managed services with Azure capabilities serving mid-market and enterprise. Comparable as a UK-based cloud and managed services provider, though with more infrastructure-layer focus than Crydent's accelerator-led consultancy.

Emerging players

• Air IT: UK managed services provider with Microsoft cloud, security, and modern workplace offerings consolidated via a PE-backed roll-up strategy. Comparable as a UK-focused Microsoft-led MSP/consultancy; Crydent could be a tuck-in target for this kind of consolidator.
• Littlefish: UK managed services and cloud support provider with a 24/7 service desk and Microsoft capabilities for SMB and mid-market. Comparable as a similarly-sized UK managed services competitor with a Microsoft-aligned portfolio and a recurring-revenue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Crydent_IT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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