What Cloud Shepherd does

Cloud Shepherd (legal entity: Cloudshepherd Limited) is a UK-based managed cloud and IT services provider founded in 2013 and headquartered in Hallow, Worcestershire, with a headcount of 1–10. The company delivers a modular cloud workspace aimed at small and mid-sized UK businesses, comprising hosted virtual desktops (Cloud Desktop) built on the Citrix enterprise platform, cloud-based VoIP telephony (Voice Over Cloud), a full cloud office suite, end-to-end cloud migration services, managed connectivity (including rural 4G broadband), data visualisation, and full-stack IT support. All data is hosted in tier 3 UK data centres, with encryption, MFA support, automatic daily backups, and 24/7 emergency support included as standard rather than as paid add-ons.

The business is a subscription-led managed services model. Cloud Desktop and Voice Over Cloud are sold on a per-user-per-month recurring basis with no upfront investment and a 'pay-as-you-grow' elasticity model; cloud migration is delivered as project-based professional services; and managed IT support is structured as a recurring managed service that the company markets as a 'virtual IT manager.' Go-to-market combines direct and inside sales (UK 0800 number, website enquiry forms) with a product-led growth motion in the form of free test drives, supplemented by content marketing, SEO, social media, and email campaigns. Customer segments are UK SMBs and growing businesses seeking to outsource IT, enable remote working, and avoid large capital expenditure on hardware and infrastructure.

Customer evidence is thin: only four named references are disclosed (BDS Global, Royal Porcelain Works, ISO Quality Services with a 5+ year relationship, and Home Site), spanning hospitality, quality certification, home services, and global business services. No revenue, headcount growth, funding, ownership, management team, certifications, patents, or M&A activity is disclosed. The company is best characterised as a small, niche UK MSP with a Citrix-backed VDI core and an integrated suite of adjacent cloud and connectivity services, operating without external capital and with limited public visibility into scale or unit economics.

Name

Cloud Shepherd

Legal name

Cloudshepherd Limited

Website

https://cloudshepherd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cloud Shepherd is a UK-based managed cloud and IT services provider (founded 2013, 1–10 employees) that delivers Citrix-backed virtual desktops, cloud VoIP, cloud migration, connectivity, and full-stack IT support to small and mid-sized UK businesses on subscription and managed services contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB), Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE), Cloud Strategy, Assessment & Roadmap (BPAEACAA), Cloud Managed Services (Operations, Monitoring, Patching) (BPAEACAF), Cloud Operations Outsourcing (Cloud Managed Operations) (BPAEAMAC)

Keywords

• Cloud desktop services
• Virtual desktop infrastructure
• Cloud VoIP telephony
• Managed IT support
• Cloud migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Desktop Subscription: Monthly subscription-based pricing model for cloud desktop services, paid per user per month. No upfront investment required. Pay-as-you-grow model allowing upsizing or downsizing on demand.
2. Voice over Cloud Telephony: Subscription-based VoIP service with included features such as unlimited free calls between staff and to UK landlines and mobiles. Simple service plan with transparent pricing.
3. Cloud Migration Professional Services: Professional services for cloud migration including planning, setup, implementation, and ongoing support. One-time or project-based service fees.
4. Managed IT Support: Virtual IT manager and full-stack IT management services provided as ongoing managed service subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cloud Shepherd provides hosted cloud desktop (VDI/DaaS) and cloud-based VoIP telephony as its core products, delivered as fully managed subscription services from UK tier 3 data centres. Around these it wraps cloud office productivity, end-to-end cloud migration, data visualisation dashboards, managed connectivity (including rural 4G broadband), and full-stack managed IT support, positioning itself as a single outsourced IT function for UK small and mid-sized businesses.

Product overview

Cloud Shepherd offers a unified cloud computing platform comprised of multiple integrated products: Cloud Desktop (virtual hosted desktop infrastructure), Voice Over Cloud (VOIP telephony with CRM integration and video conferencing), Cloud Office (complete office suite), Cloud Migration (planning and implementation services), Data Visualisation (dashboard analytics), Connectivity (managed networks including Rural 4G), and IT Support (full-stack management). The offering follows a modular architecture where Cloud Desktop and Voice Over Cloud serve as the core products, with additional services built around them to provide end-to-end cloud solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company provides enterprise-level security and backups as standard features across all products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloud Desktop (Cloud Managed Desktop) Hosted virtual desktop (Desktop as a Service) that lets users access a consistent work desktop from any device with an internet connection, with data housed in UK tier 3 data centres, enterprise-level security, automatic daily backups, and central management. Targeted at UK small and mid-sized businesses that want secure remote working without on-premise servers.
• Voice Over Cloud Cloud-based VoIP PBX telephony system usable from desk phones, headsets, or mobile apps on a single number, with call recording, CRM integration, video calling, call routing, music on hold, and real-time queue monitoring dashboards. Includes unlimited free calls between staff and to UK landlines and mobiles. Targeted at UK businesses replacing legacy phone systems with a flexible cloud telephony platform.
• Cloud Office Complete cloud-based office suite that integrates cloud desktop, telephony, and productivity systems so a business can run all of its office operations from the cloud. Designed for UK businesses that want all core office functions delivered as integrated cloud services rather than separate on-premise tools.
• Cloud Migration End-to-end professional service that plans, designs, and implements the move of applications and servers to the cloud, including cost planning, setup, solution design, and resource equipment implementation. Targeted at UK businesses shifting workloads from on-premise infrastructure to cloud platforms.
• Data Visualisation Service that rationalises business data into dashboards and visual formats, giving companies insight into operational metrics and supporting better business intelligence and decision-making. Targeted at UK businesses that want to convert accumulated data into accessible visual reporting.
• Connectivity (Managed Networks) Managed network solutions including leased lines, business broadband, and 4G networks, tailored to each customer's connectivity requirements. Targeted at UK businesses needing reliable, managed internet and network connectivity to support cloud services and remote working.
• Rural 4G Broadband 4G-based broadband connectivity solution designed for rural UK locations where traditional wired internet services may be unavailable or insufficient. Targeted at rural UK businesses and home workers needing reliable high-speed internet.
• IT Support (Full-Stack Managed IT) Full-stack managed IT service covering all aspects of business IT, connectivity, software, and telephony, functioning as a virtual IT manager and outsourced IT department with 24/7 emergency support. Targeted at UK small and mid-sized businesses that want to consolidate and outsource their IT function to a single managed provider.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies save on IT overhead and office space costs through remote working enablement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCitrix is referenced as the enterprise cloud platform used by Cloud Shepherd to provide secure access to virtual desktops. This technology enables the cloud desktop service offering, providing the underlying VDI infrastructure for customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iomart: UK-listed cloud and managed hosting company operating its own data centres. Comparable as a UK cloud infrastructure competitor with similar managed-services positioning for SMB and mid-market.
• Node4: UK provider of cloud, colocation, connectivity, and unified communications to mid-market customers. Closely comparable on the combined DaaS-style hosted desktop, UCaaS, and connectivity proposition.
• ANS Group: UK-based digital transformation and managed cloud provider with strong Microsoft orientation, serving mid-market and enterprise. Comparable as a UK managed cloud competitor with similar Microsoft-centric stack.
• KCOM: UK cloud, connectivity, and unified communications provider (with strong regional roots). Comparable on the converged cloud + voice + managed services proposition for UK SMBs.
• Cloudreach (Atos): UK-origin multi-cloud managed service provider (now part of Atos) offering cloud migration, managed operations, and digital workplace. Comparable on cloud migration and managed cloud services for UK/European mid-market.
• Pulsant: UK cloud infrastructure and managed hosting provider with UK data centres. Comparable on tier 3 UK data centre hosting and managed cloud services for UK regional/mid-market customers.
• Ultima Business Solutions: UK IT managed services and cloud infrastructure provider covering Azure, modern workplace, and security. Comparable UK MSP competing for the same mid-market IT outsourcing wallet.
• Azured: UK Azure-focused managed services and modern workplace specialist. Comparable as a UK Microsoft-centric MSP offering cloud migration, M365, and managed cloud for mid-market customers.
• Six Degrees Group: UK-headquartered managed cloud, connectivity, and unified communications provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Closely comparable to Cloud Shepherd's bundled DaaS/UCaaS/connectivity offer and UK SMB focus.
• Content+Cloud: UK managed cloud services specialist focused on Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern workplace. Direct overlap with Cloud Shepherd's Cloud Desktop, Cloud Office, and migration offerings for UK mid-market clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cloudshep

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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