What ABtec Computer Solutions does

ABtec Computer Solutions is a UK-based managed IT services provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in Westhoughton, Bolton, with a new Bolton office scheduled to open in May 2026. The company delivers outsourced IT management, IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, communications, connectivity, business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR), and IT consultancy services to organizations across four vertical sectors: Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit, and Business. Client engagements span UK regional mid-market accounts across these segments.

The technical foundation is a predominantly Microsoft-centric stack — Microsoft 365, Azure, and related Microsoft technologies — supplemented by Sophos for cybersecurity (where ABtec holds Platinum Partner status), VMware for virtualization, VEEAM for backup and recovery, AWS for cloud infrastructure, and complementary infrastructure vendors including Dell (Gold Partner), HP, Cisco, Citrix, Adobe, Ruckus, Exclaimer, and Nominet. ABtec is an IASME-accredited certification body authorized to issue Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, and holds a comprehensive ISO certification portfolio: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 27001 (Information Security, achieved July 2025), ISO 20000-1 (IT Service Management), and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). Add-on offerings include Cyber Score assessments, phone systems, and Digital Transformation consultancy.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring managed IT service contracts on a fixed-fee subscription basis, supplemented by project-based consulting and certification revenues. Go-to-market is consultative, driven by direct sales, dedicated account management, content marketing (Knowledge Base), sector-specific events, and vendor partner channels. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, and specific revenue, headcount, and ownership details are not publicly available.

Name

ABtec Computer Solutions

Legal name

abtec

Website

https://abtec.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABtec Computer Solutions is a UK-based managed IT services provider founded in 1995, delivering outsourced IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, communications, and IT consultancy to organizations in Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit, and Business sectors across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unified Communications (UCaaS) Apps (BPAMACAE), Email Data Loss Prevention & Encryption (HDADAKAD)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud computing solutions
• IT support services
• Business continuity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hindley

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. Managed IT Services: Comprehensive managed IT services providing continuous monitoring, management, and maintenance of IT systems for a predictable fixed fee. Revenue is generated through recurring subscription-type arrangements with organizations outsourcing their IT needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ABtec Computer Solutions is a UK-based Managed IT Services Provider delivering continuous monitoring, IT support, cybersecurity, cloud, communications, connectivity, business continuity, and IT consultancy to small and mid-sized organisations in the education, healthcare, business, and non-profit sectors. Services are delivered on a managed subscription basis with proactive 24/7 oversight, supplemented by project-based consultancy and Cyber Essentials certification work.

Product overview

ABtec Computer Solutions is a managed IT services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology services rather than a single unified product. The core offering consists of Managed IT services as the primary engagement model, supported by eight distinct service pillars: IT Support, Cyber Security, Cloud Solutions, Communications, Connectivity, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, and IT Consultancy. Additional modules include Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, Cyber Score assessment tool, Microsoft 365 implementation, Phone Systems (VOIP), and Digital Transformation consulting. Services are delivered across four vertical sectors: Education, Business, Healthcare, and Non-Profit. ABtec operates as a trusted IT partner, providing end-to-end solutions from 24/7 monitoring and support to strategic planning and security certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Proactive 24/7 monitoring, management, and continuous optimisation of customer IT infrastructure delivered as a managed service subscription.
• IT Support Help desk and technical support service providing end-users with assistance for IT issues, devices, and applications.
• Cyber Security Comprehensive cybersecurity service covering threat protection, monitoring, and remediation delivered through a managed security engagement.
• Cloud Solutions Cloud infrastructure, migration, hosting, and managed cloud services enabling organisations to operate workloads in Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Communications Business communications service including phone systems, unified communications, and collaboration tooling for organisations.
• Connectivity Network and internet connectivity service providing organisations with managed broadband, networking, and wireless infrastructure.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity service designed to keep organisations operational through incidents and outages.
• IT Consultancy Strategic IT advisory and project delivery service providing expert guidance on technology planning, infrastructure projects, and digital transformation.
• Cyber Essentials UK government-backed cybersecurity certification service helping organisations achieve baseline Cyber Essentials certification.
• Cyber Essentials Plus Higher-tier UK government-backed cybersecurity certification service including hands-on technical verification.
• Cyber Score Cybersecurity posture assessment service providing organisations with a scored evaluation of their security controls.
• Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 productivity suite deployment, migration, and managed service covering Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and related workloads.
• Phone Systems Business phone system solutions for organisations, including hosted telephony and unified communications.
• Digital Transformation Technology transformation service helping organisations modernise systems, processes, and infrastructure through strategic IT change programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Predictable fixed IT costs eliminating surprise expenses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner status with capabilities in Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud services. Provides core platform for managed IT services delivery.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos Platinum Partner - provides advanced cybersecurity and threat protection solutions for client environments.
• VEEAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationVEEAM Pro Partner status for backup and disaster recovery solutions integrated into managed services.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware partner for virtualization solutions and infrastructure services.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS partner for cloud infrastructure and services delivery.
• AdobestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdobe Certified Reseller for Adobe software products.
• CiscostandardTechnology or IntegrationCisco Select Partner for networking and connectivity solutions.
• CitrixstandardTechnology or IntegrationCitrix Partner for virtualization and application delivery solutions.
• DellstandardTechnology or IntegrationDell Gold Partnership for hardware and infrastructure solutions.
• HPstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Partner for hardware solutions including computers and printing.
• Ruckus NetworksstandardTechnology or IntegrationRuckus Partner for networking and wireless connectivity solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Air-IT: UK-based Managed IT Service Provider serving SMB and mid-market with Microsoft, cloud, security, and support — directly comparable in size, vertical mix, and product pillars to ABtec.
• Littlefish: UK MSP offering managed IT support, cloud, and security services to mid-market organisations across multiple sectors — close comparable on service portfolio and target customer profile.
• Trustmarque: UK-based IT services and managed services provider with a Microsoft-centric stack and a public-sector / commercial mid-market focus — comparable on managed services and Microsoft partnership positioning.
• Daisy Corporate Services: One of the UK's largest managed services providers offering connectivity, cloud, security, and UC — directly comparable core services to ABtec at a larger scale.
• BJSS: UK IT and digital services consultancy delivering managed services, cloud, and cybersecurity to enterprise and public sector — comparable on managed services delivery and UK mid-market focus.
• KCOM: UK managed services and connectivity provider focused on public sector and mid-market — comparable on managed IT, connectivity, and communications pillars.
• Quostar: UK managed IT and communications provider serving SMB across business and education sectors — close comparable on size, vertical mix, and UCaaS / managed IT portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Softcat: UK IT infrastructure provider and Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware partner serving mid-market and enterprise — overlaps with ABtec on Microsoft licensing, cloud, and managed services but at significantly greater scale.
• Bytes Technology Group: UK-listed software and security licensing specialist with a growing managed services arm — broader portfolio than ABtec but with overlapping vendor partnerships and SMB/mid-market customer base.
• Logicalis: Global IT solutions and managed services provider with significant UK presence — comparable on managed cloud, security, and infrastructure services but at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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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