Storm IT

What Storm IT does

Storm IT Technology Ltd is a privately held UK managed IT services provider founded in September 2000 and headquartered at 419 Stratford Road, Solihull, with a secondary office in Cannock. The company delivers managed IT support, cloud, cybersecurity, and connectivity services to small and mid-sized businesses across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Leicestershire. Its core product, Total Care Managed IT Support, is sold at £20 per user per month and covers unlimited remote and onsite support, 24x7 proactive monitoring, helpdesk, administration, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery. The portfolio is layered with Microsoft 365 migration and support (practised since 2012), Storm Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery priced at £0.25 per gigabyte and hosted in an in-house Midlands data centre on HP Enterprise hardware, hosted VoIP telephony at £12 per user per month with Microsoft Teams integration, leased line connectivity from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps, and structured data cabling projects.

The underlying technology is conventional managed services infrastructure rather than proprietary software: 24x7 monitoring agents on customer endpoints, secure remote-control tooling, AES-256 encrypted cloud backup, and SonicWall/Trend Micro security appliances integrated into customer environments. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions per user, supplemented by usage-based cloud storage fees and project-based cabling work. Go-to-market is sales-led and regional, relying on direct telephone enquiries, website contact forms, free onsite audits, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X); there is no evidence of paid acquisition, channel partners, or referral programs. The company holds Cyber Essentials certification and is a certified Microsoft, StorageCraft, HP Enterprise, SonicWall, Trend Micro, Ubiquiti, Kyocera, and Shuttle partner, but reports no funding rounds, no M&A activity, no disclosed revenue, and a headcount band of 1–10 that is inconsistent with the described operational footprint across six counties.

Name

Storm IT

Legal name

Storm IT Technology Ltd

Website

https://stormit.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Storm IT is a UK managed IT services provider based in Solihull and Cannock, delivering managed support, Microsoft 365, cloud backup, VoIP, and connectivity services to SMBs across the West Midlands and surrounding counties since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAEABAH

Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Managed IT Services (MSP)

SECONDARYBPAEADAF

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Cybersecurity Services (MSSP)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud backup solutions
• Microsoft 365 support
• Hosted VoIP telephony
• Network data cabling

Headquarters

HQ city

Solihull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Support Contracts: Recurring monthly subscription model where businesses pay per user for comprehensive IT support including unlimited remote support, onsite visits, monitoring, administration, and cybersecurity services
2. Cloud Backup Storage: Usage-based pricing at £0.25 per gigabyte for cloud backup storage services with encrypted data storage at their Midlands data centre
3. Hosted VoIP Telephony: Monthly subscription service at £12 per user including calls for cloud-hosted telephone systems with features like Microsoft Teams integration and auto-attendant
4. Leased Line Internet Connections: High-performance dedicated internet connections with symmetric speeds from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps, providing scalable solutions with comprehensive SLA
5. Data Cabling Services: Project-based services for network data cabling including installation of Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A, Cat 7, and fibre optic cabling with design services and project management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Storm IT is a managed IT services provider based in Solihull, UK, delivering outsourced IT support to small and medium businesses across the West Midlands region. Its flagship offering, Total Care Managed IT Support, bundles unlimited remote and onsite support, 24x7 monitoring, cybersecurity, administration, and disaster recovery, complemented by Microsoft 365 cloud services, Storm Cloud Backup, hosted VoIP telephony, leased line connectivity, and structured data cabling.

Product overview

Storm IT is a managed IT services provider offering a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified product. The core offering is Total Care Managed IT Support, which serves as the primary service covering unlimited remote/onsite support, 24x7 monitoring, and cybersecurity. This integrates with specialized services including Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services for productivity suite migration and management, Storm Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery for business continuity, and Hosted Telephony & VoIP for unified communications. Additional services include Data Cabling (physical network infrastructure), Leased Lines (dedicated internet connectivity), and Remote Support (secure remote assistance). The services are designed to work together, with Storm Cloud Backup protecting Microsoft 365 data, VoIP integrating with Microsoft Teams, and leased lines supporting cloud services and telephony.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Storm Cloud: A managed backup and disaster recovery solution designed to give small businesses continuity during and after a disaster.

Products and services

• Total Care Managed IT Support Comprehensive managed IT support for SMBs covering servers, Macs, PCs, firewalls, printers, smartphones, and tablets. Includes unlimited remote and onsite support, 24x7 proactive monitoring, helpdesk, system administration, maintenance, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and IT consultancy at £20 per user per month.
• Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services Microsoft 365 migration, implementation, security, backup, and ongoing support services for businesses. Covers Exchange email, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive setup and management.
• Storm Cloud Backup & Disaster Recovery Managed backup and disaster recovery solution with encrypted cloud storage at a Midlands data centre. Includes physical disaster recovery (new server delivery), cloud disaster recovery (virtual server startup in cloud), hybrid backup options, 15-minute backup intervals, full system backups for mail servers, databases, and virtual servers, and 30-day data retention. Pricing is £0.25 per gigabyte.
• Hosted Telephony & VoIP Cloud-based VoIP business telephone system delivered as a managed service at £12 per user per month including calls. Features include Microsoft Teams integration, web portal, DDI numbers, mobile app, voicemail, auto-attendant, call recording, call reporting, CRM integration, and 24x7 technical support.
• Data Cabling Services Structured cabling service for data, voice, and video networks. Includes network design, project management, installation of Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A, and Cat 7 cabling, fibre optic cabling, testing, and cable repairs. Supports computer systems, CCTV, Wi-Fi access points, VoIP, and analogue phones.
• Leased Lines & Internet Connections Dedicated high-performance leased line connectivity with symmetric speeds from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Features include 100% SLA, backup options, Cisco hardware, and 24/7 UK-based support and monitoring. Supports critical applications, cloud services such as Microsoft 365, hosted telephony, and video conferencing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 monitoring detects issues before users are aware
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft partner providing Windows desktop, server, and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions. Storm IT offers migration, security, backup, and support services for Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Technicians have been moving businesses to Microsoft 365 since 2012.
• HP EnterprisecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with HP Enterprise as world's leader in servers. HP servers are used in their Midlands data centre with enterprise class hardware, multiple levels of failover, and battery backed power.
• StorageCraftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partnership for backup and disaster recovery solutions. Storm IT technicians are StorageCraft certified engineers, enabling them to get businesses back in action in the event of a disaster.
• SonicWallcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in firewall solutions from SMB to corporate. Storm IT implements SonicWall firewall solutions as part of their network security offerings.
• Trend MicrocoreTechnology or IntegrationRecognised as market leader in server security, cloud security, and small business content security. Storm IT implements Trend Micro security solutions for customer protection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Littlefish: UK-based managed IT services provider offering 24/7 support, cloud, and cybersecurity to SMB and mid-market clients — directly comparable service mix and customer profile to Storm IT, though operating at larger scale nationally.
• Air IT: UK managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving SMBs with managed support, cloud, backup, and VoIP — closely matches Storm IT's bundled service portfolio and SMB target segment.
• ANS Group: UK-based managed services and cloud provider delivering Microsoft 365, Azure, backup/DR, and managed security — overlaps Storm IT's core product suite, particularly Microsoft-centric delivery.
• Trustack: UK managed IT support provider for SMBs with similar service mix including managed support, cloud, and cybersecurity — comparable in scale and customer profile.

Others

• SonicWall: Core firewall/network security technology partner whose products Storm IT resells and manages; represents ecosystem dependency and could enable or constrain the security services line.
• Microsoft: Strategic ecosystem partner and the dominant productivity/cloud platform Storm IT resells and supports; relevant as a dependency rather than a direct competitor, but Microsoft's own SMB programs can disintermediate partner-led services.

Emerging players

• Blue Cube Security: UK-focused managed security and IT services provider; comparable cybersecurity/MSP offering with overlap on SonicWall/Trend Micro-aligned services but emerging scale.

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: One of the largest UK and European IT services providers offering managed services, infrastructure, and support — provides competitive ceiling pricing against regional MSPs like Storm IT.
• Softcat: Major UK IT infrastructure and services provider; competes in the broader SMB managed services and Microsoft licensing space, but operates as a much larger broadline reseller/MSP.
• Bytes Software Services: Large UK IT services and managed services provider with extensive Microsoft partnership; competes with Storm IT for SMB managed support and Microsoft 365 deployment, but at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stormit_net
• Facebookfacebook.com/stormituk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/storm-it

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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