CoreAzure

What CoreAzure does

CoreAzure is a UK-based cloud consultancy specialising in the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Azure, M365, SharePoint Online, Teams, Enterprise Mobility and Security). It operates as a trading name of Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited (Company No. 02485577) and sits within the broader Methods/ALTEN corporate group. The company provides an integrated services portfolio across cloud platform architecture and design, migration to Microsoft Cloud, modernisation and optimisation, specialist cloud services (Azure Integration Services, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Lab Services, Trusted Research Environments), managed services, and modern workplace solutions. Its customer base is anchored in UK higher education, with collaborative engagement at approximately 80 universities and case studies including the University of Plymouth, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Leicester, Abertay University, University of Greenwich, University of the West of England, University of Huddersfield, Staffordshire University, and others. Beyond higher education, it serves central government and regulatory bodies (e.g., The Parole Board), private sector organisations, and non-profits (e.g., The National Lottery Heritage Fund), with public sector access obtained via the UK Government G-Cloud framework (Lot 3, Cloud Support).

CoreAzure generates revenue through professional services engagements (cloud migration projects, modernisation work, and training) and recurring managed services for IT and hosting environments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and engagements are quote-based, typically delivered under frameworks such as G-Cloud 13 for public sector. Its go-to-market is enterprise-focused and relationship-driven, with a trusted-advisor positioning rather than transactional selling. The company holds Microsoft Solutions Partner status and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, and is led by Sales Director Tony Dawson and Managing Director Mark Briggs. AI/ML capability is limited to leveraging Azure Sentinel and Defender for security anomaly detection rather than proprietary AI development.

Name

CoreAzure

Legal name

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited

Website

https://coreazure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CoreAzure is a UK-based Microsoft Cloud consultancy, part of the Methods/ALTEN group, delivering Azure migration, modernisation, managed services, and modern workplace solutions primarily to UK higher education, public sector, and non-profit clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Consulting and Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, Virtualization) (EDABAFAB)

Keywords

• Cloud migration services
• Microsoft Azure consulting
• Managed cloud services
• Modern workplace solutions
• Higher education cloud transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

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. Professional Services and Consulting: Coordinated health-check, discovery, planning, delivery, modernisation and optimisation services for cloud migration and transformation projects. Includes application modernisation, custom development, and infrastructure/workload optimisation.
2. Managed Services: Ongoing management and maintenance of IT and hosting environments, providing continuous support and optimisation of cloud infrastructure.
3. Cloud Support Services: G-Cloud framework services including Cloud Migration Planning, Set Up and Migration, Security Services, Quality Assurance and Performance Testing, Training, and Ongoing Support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CoreAzure is a UK-based consulting and managed services firm that delivers Microsoft Cloud Platform (Azure and M365) solutions to Higher Education, Public Sector, and Private Sector organisations. Its services span cloud architecture and landing zone design, migration, modernisation and optimisation, specialist services (Azure Integration Services, Azure Virtual Desktop, Trusted Research Environments), managed services, and modern workplace deployments built on SharePoint Online, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams.

Product overview

CoreAzure is a cloud consulting and services company specialising in Microsoft technology solutions. The company provides an integrated portfolio of services including Cloud Platform Architecture and Design, Migration to Microsoft Cloud, Modernisation and Optimisation, Specialist Cloud Services (Azure Integration Services, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Lab services, Trusted Research environments), Managed Services, and Modern Workplace solutions. These services are delivered as consulting engagements focused on higher education, public sector, and private sector organisations seeking digital transformation through the Microsoft Cloud Platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloud Platform Architecture and Design Architecture and security practice that optimises the design and configuration of Hybrid Microsoft Cloud Platform environments and Landing Zones for organisations adopting Azure and M365.
• Migrating to the Microsoft Cloud Co-ordinated health-check, discovery, planning, delivery, modernisation and optimisation services for migrating applications, workloads, and data to the Azure and M365 platform.
• Modernisation and Optimisation of Cloud Services Integrated services including application modernisation, custom development, and infrastructure/workload optimisation to reduce risk, cost, and exploit the potential of the Microsoft cloud platform.
• Specialist Cloud Services Integrated consulting and delivery services for Microsoft Cloud technologies including Azure Integration Services, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Lab Services, and Trusted Research Environments.
• Managed Services Ongoing management and maintenance of clients' IT and hosting environments, allowing them to focus on strategic in-house improvements and changes. Delivered as a continuous support and optimisation service.
• Modern Workplace Digital workspace creation based on Microsoft Technologies including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, Enterprise Mobility, Security, and Microsoft Teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secured millions of pounds in grants for UK universities deploying cloud-based technologies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCoreAzure is a leading Microsoft technology partner and expert in the Microsoft Cloud Platform. They specialise in Azure, M365, and related Microsoft cloud technologies, holding Microsoft Solutions Partner status. The partnership involves deep technical integration and certification in Microsoft's cloud ecosystem.
• Methods Business and Digital Technology LimitedcoreOthersCoreAzure is a trading name for Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited (Company No. 02485577), operating as part of the Methods Group of companies. ALTEN is referenced as the parent company in branding.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kainos: UK-listed digital transformation and Microsoft partner with strong Azure, M365 and public sector credentials. Comparable on Microsoft cloud delivery, managed services and UK enterprise/public sector positioning.
• ANS Group: UK-based cloud and digital transformation provider with a strong Microsoft Azure and managed services practice. Comparable as a UK-focused Microsoft cloud MSP serving enterprise and public sector.
• BJSS: UK-headquartered IT and cloud consultancy delivering Microsoft Azure, M365 and data platform solutions to enterprise and public sector clients. Closely comparable in size, Microsoft specialism and UK enterprise GTM.
• Avanade: Joint Accenture/Microsoft venture and one of the largest pure-play Microsoft cloud consultancies globally. Directly comparable as a Microsoft-focused digital transformation and managed services partner with overlapping Azure, M365 and industry cloud offerings.
• Trustmarque Solutions: UK Microsoft-focused managed services and licensing partner serving enterprise and public sector. Comparable as a Microsoft cloud MSP with G-Cloud framework presence and similar managed services model.
• Version 1: UK and Ireland-based Microsoft-focused consultancy with deep Azure, M365 and managed services practices across enterprise and public sector. Highly comparable as a specialist Microsoft cloud partner with similar service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Sopra Steria UK: Large European IT services group with significant UK public sector and Microsoft cloud delivery capability. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering Azure and managed services across the same HE and public sector buyers.
• Capgemini UK: Global SI with a large UK Microsoft cloud practice and established public sector footprint. Comparable as an incumbent Microsoft partner competing for the same HE and central government transformation programmes.

Regional players

• Advania UK: UK arm of Nordic IT services group Advania, focused on Microsoft cloud, managed services and workplace solutions. Comparable Microsoft Azure/MSP service mix in the UK market.

Others

• Methods Business and Digital Technology: CoreAzure's parent company and trading entity, delivering broader digital and IT services across the UK public and private sector. Included as the immediate corporate parent whose strategy directly shapes CoreAzure's mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoreAzure

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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