What Sherwood Systems does

Sherwood Systems Ltd is a Belfast-headquartered IT services and business software provider, founded in 1983 and operating as part of the Innov8 Group. The company serves over 350 clients across the UK and Ireland, primarily in the construction, manufacturing, and not-for-profit verticals, with a headcount in the 11–50 range. It positions itself as a dual Sage Business Partner and Microsoft Business Partner, delivering ERP, CRM, managed IT, cloud, cyber security, and business continuity services.

The company's product portfolio is anchored on the Sage mid-market suite (Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, Sage CRM, Sage 50 Payroll, Sage 50 HR), augmented by construction-specific add-ons Sicon and Eque2 Construct. Its principal proprietary asset is Sherlayer, an in-house Common Data Environment (CDE) compliant with ISO 19650, the BIM information-management standard used in construction projects. The platform has seen iterative development through 2024, including a Workbench launch and Feature Pack 5.7, indicating an active product roadmap rather than a build-and-abandon posture. The 2025 transition to Bitdefender GravityZone extends the managed security line into a brand-anchored recurring service.

Sherwood's revenue model is a blend of subscription/recurring software (Sage licenses, Sherlayer), managed services (IT support, cloud, cyber security, business continuity), and project-based professional services for implementation, customization, and training. The mix is tilting toward recurring revenue through managed services expansion and the Bitdefender pivot, while the Sherlayer platform represents an emerging software line with standalone monetization potential beyond the partner-services model.

Name

Sherwood Systems

Legal name

Sherwood Systems Ltd

Website

https://sherwoodsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sherwood Systems is a Belfast-based Sage and Microsoft business partner delivering ERP, managed IT, cyber security, and its proprietary Sherlayer CDE for construction information management to 350+ UK and Ireland clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software & Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity (BPAEACAJ), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

Keywords

• ERP software implementation
• Managed IT services
• Accounting software reselling
• Cloud hosting solutions
• Construction industry software

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sage Software Sales & Licensing: Resale and implementation of Sage software products including Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, and Sage CRM. Revenue is generated through software licensing fees, implementation services, and ongoing support contracts.
2. Managed IT Services: Recurring managed services revenue from proactive IT support, cloud solutions (Microsoft 365, Azure), cybersecurity services, and business continuity solutions. Includes dedicated account management and 24/7 monitoring.
3. Sherlayer SaaS: Cloud-based document management platform Sherlayer generates subscription revenue with features including unlimited storage, CDE compliance, and workflow automation for construction AEC clients.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, migration, consulting, and advisory services for Sage software and IT infrastructure. Includes training, data conversion, and custom integration work.
5. Sage Support Contracts: Comprehensive Sage support packages offering unlimited telephone and email assistance, remote access support, IT health checks, and advisory services. Subscription-based support contracts ensuring ongoing software optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sherwood Systems is a Sage Business Partner that sells, implements and supports Sage business management software (Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, Sage CRM) and develops its own construction-focused Common Data Environment product called Sherlayer. The firm also provides managed IT services including cloud hosting, cyber security, business continuity and ongoing technical support to UK and Ireland-based SMEs.

Product overview

Sherwood Systems is a business management solutions provider with over 40 years of experience serving 350+ client contracts across the UK and Ireland. Its product portfolio is organized around two main pillars: Sage software reselling/implementation and in-house developed solutions. The Sage software stack includes Sage 200 (ERP for growing businesses, available in Standard and Professional variants), Sage 50 (small business desktop/cloud-connected accounting in Standard and Professional tiers), Sage Intacct (cloud financial management for enterprises), Sage CRM (customer relationship management with MailChimp integration), and two Sage 50 add-ons — Sage 50 Payroll and Sage 50 HR. The in-house product line is anchored by Sherlayer, a cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE) for the AEC industry with unlimited storage and ISO 19650 compliance, available alongside the Sherlayer Workbench desktop client and regular Feature Pack releases. Third-party Sage enhancement modules include Sicon (25+ modules for Sage 200 spanning construction, manufacturing, and operations) and Eque2 Construct (cloud construction accounting integrated with Sage). Supporting services include Managed IT Services, Cloud Solutions (Microsoft 365/Azure/Entra), Cyber Security, Business Continuity, and dedicated Sage Support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sherlayer: Cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE) platform for construction document management and collaboration, following ISO 19650 guidelines.

Products and services

• Sage 200 Sage 200 is a business management/ERP suite for small and mid-sized UK and Ireland businesses, covering financials, commercial functions and operations. Sherwood Systems sells licences and provides implementation and support.
• Sage 50 Sage 50 is an accounting software product targeted at smaller UK and Ireland businesses, sold with implementation and ongoing support by Sherwood Systems.
• Sage Intacct Sage Intacct is a cloud-native financial management and accounting platform sold and implemented for organisations needing multi-entity, cloud-first finance (typically not-for-profits, SaaS and professional services firms).
• Sage CRM Sage CRM is a customer relationship management product sold and implemented by Sherwood Systems, typically alongside Sage 200 or Sage Intacct, to manage sales pipeline, marketing and customer service.
• Sage 50 Payroll Sage 50 Payroll is a payroll processing module for UK and Ireland businesses running Sage 50, sold and supported by Sherwood Systems.
• Sage 50 HR Sage 50 HR is a human resources module that adds people-management functionality to Sage 50, sold and supported by Sherwood Systems.
• Eque2 Construct Eque2 Construct is a construction-industry software add-on that integrates with Sage 200 to deliver construction-specific accounting, job costing and project accounting functionality for UK and Ireland construction firms.
• Sicon Sicon is a suite of manufacturing, distribution and wholesale add-on modules for Sage 200 covering shop floor, works order, warehouse and stock control, sold and implemented for manufacturers and distributors.
• Sherlayer Sherlayer is Sherwood Systems' own Common Data Environment (CDE) platform for the construction industry, providing ISO 19650-compliant document management, BIM collaboration and project information management, available as a SaaS subscription with a 30-day free trial.
• Managed IT Services Managed IT Services is an outsourced IT support and management offering for UK and Ireland businesses, covering helpdesk, monitoring, maintenance, user support and IT strategy under a recurring contract.
• Cloud Solutions Cloud Solutions covers private and public cloud hosting, migration and management of business applications and infrastructure, provided to UK and Ireland organisations as a managed service.
• Cyber Security Cyber Security is a managed security service covering protection, backup, monitoring and threat management for UK and Ireland businesses' IT environments.
• Business Continuity Business Continuity is a service that combines planning, backup and disaster recovery to ensure UK and Ireland organisations can continue operating through IT or business disruption.
• Sage Support Sage Support is an ongoing technical support and maintenance contract for Sherwood Systems' Sage software customers, covering helpdesk, updates and advice on Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, Sage CRM and associated modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.4% of support inquiries addressed within 1 hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• BitdefendersecondaryTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2025Transition to Bitdefender GravityZone Cloud MSP Security for endpoint protection, replacing previous security solution. Bitdefender provides advanced machine learning, behavioral analysis, ransomware mitigation, and anti-exploit technology.
• SagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSherwood Systems is a Sage Business Partner with certified expertise in implementing and supporting Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct, and Sage CRM. They provide sales, implementation, migration, and ongoing support services for Sage products across UK and Ireland.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSherwood Systems is a Microsoft Business Partner specializing in Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace, Azure cloud hosting, and Microsoft Entra identity management solutions. Integrates Microsoft technology with Sage implementations.
• Hornet SecuritysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHornet Security Silver Partner status enables delivery of 365 Total Protection email security, spam/malware protection, and security awareness training services.
• SiconsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSicon partner offering Sage 200 enhancement modules including audit log, warehousing, cash flow, CIS, contracts, document automation, HR, manufacturing, projects, and works order processing.
• Eque2secondaryTechnology or IntegrationEque2 Construct partner providing cloud-based construction accounting software integrated with Sage 50 and Sage 200 for contract cost management, subcontractor handling, and project reporting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asite: UK-headquartered CDE platform purpose-built for the construction AEC industry with ISO 19650-aligned workflows. Asite is the most direct competitor to Sherwood's Sherlayer product, competing for the same UK/ROI construction document management budgets.
• EBC Group: UK Sage Business Partner delivering Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct implementations alongside managed IT and cloud services. Closely comparable in business model — Sage ERP plus managed services — though with a wider UK geographic footprint.
• K3 Business Technologies: UK-based Sage Business Partner that implements Sage 200, Sage Intacct, and Sage CRM with managed support services. Most directly comparable to Sherwood on the Sage implementation/support side, with similar mid-market focus and complementary managed services.
• Datel: Long-established Sage Business Partner offering Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage Intacct implementations with focus on construction, manufacturing, and distribution. Direct competitor for the same UK Sage customer base and overlapping vertical specialisations.
• Integrity Software (IRIS Software Group): UK Sage Business Partner focused on Sage 200 and construction-specific modules including CIS compliance and subcontractor management. Overlaps directly with Sherwood's construction-vertical Sage 200, Sicon, and Eque2 Construct stack.

Broad incumbents

• Viewpoint (Trimble): Trimble-owned construction ERP and project management suite used by contractors in UK/Ireland. Comparable to Sherwood on construction financial management and project costing, but as part of a much broader Trimble construction software portfolio.
• Procore: Global construction management platform with broad modules spanning project management, document control, BIM, and field operations. Competes with Sherlayer at the higher end of the AEC document management market and is increasingly a threat as it moves downmarket.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360 / ACC): Autodesk's construction document management, BIM collaboration, and project management suite, deeply integrated with Revit. Sets the de facto standard for ISO 19650 / BIM workflows that Sherlayer aligns to, and the dominant incumbent Sherwood's CDE must position against.
• Claranet: UK-headquartered managed cloud, hosting, and managed IT services provider. Comparable to Sherwood's managed IT, cloud, and Microsoft 365/Azure services line, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Newforma: Project information management platform for AEC firms handling email, documents, RFIs, and design reviews. Overlaps with Sherlayer's document management, version control, and design review workflows in the construction vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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