What Plan B Disaster Recovery Ltd does

Plan B Disaster Recovery Ltd operates as Ekco, a security-first managed service provider headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with operating geographies spanning Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. The company delivers an integrated service platform organised across four pillars: cyber security (Managed XDR & SIEM, Managed EDR, Managed Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cyber Defence Complete, incident response and DFIR, penetration testing, social engineering testing, adversary emulation, ethical hacking as a service, NIS2 compliance advisory, CISO-as-a-Service, and Cyber Talent-as-a-Service); managed cloud (Ekco Cloud sovereign platform, Microsoft Azure managed service, Managed SQL, Kubernetes, hybrid and dedicated cloud, and cloud connectivity); business continuity (Ekco Airgap air-gapped backup, managed backup, disaster recovery, and SaaS/Microsoft 365 backup); and workspace services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot, and hosted desktop). The proprietary Ekco Sphere customer portal consolidates service management across the portfolio, and the Ekco Cloud platform provides sovereign cloud infrastructure with security-first architecture.

The underlying technology stack is built primarily on Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with proprietary extensions for air-gapped protection (Ekco Airgap), sovereign cloud (Ekco Cloud), and unified customer management (Ekco Sphere). The company holds ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UK Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials+, and CREST SOC and Penetration Testing accreditations, positioning it as a qualified provider for regulated enterprise buyers. Revenue is generated predominantly through subscription-based recurring managed services contracts (annual billing cadence with custom pricing), supplemented by project-based professional services for cloud migration, application modernisation, and security consulting. The customer base is enterprise and mid-market, with disclosed logos including Nike, Grant Thornton, Aon, World Rugby, The Economist, Royal British Legion, Hostelworld, Langham Hall, and Savills across financial services, legal, private equity, healthcare, charities, media, travel, and consumer verticals. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, a channel/VAR partner programme (Lockstars), and implementation/system integrator partnerships.

Name

Plan B Disaster Recovery Ltd

Legal name

Ekco Cloud Limited

Website

http://www.planb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plan B Disaster Recovery Ltd operates as Ekco, a security-first managed service provider delivering integrated cyber security, managed cloud, business continuity, and workspace services to enterprise and mid-market customers across Ireland, the UK, and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Security 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), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services (BPAEABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup & DR Software Implementation & Managed Platforms (BPAEALAI), Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity (BPAEACAJ), Business Continuity, Crisis Management & Resilience Planning (BPAKADAI), Disaster Recovery Orchestration & Automation (Runbooks) (HDABAIAH)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cloud infrastructure management
• Business continuity services
• Disaster recovery solutions
• Cybersecurity advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Theale

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. Managed IT Services: Ongoing managed services providing security-first IT infrastructure management, including monitoring, support, and maintenance across cloud and on-premises environments.
2. Security Services: Recurring security services including managed detection and response, threat detection, managed EDR, and cyber resilience services delivered as subscription-based managed services.
3. Cloud Services: Managed cloud infrastructure services across public, hybrid, dedicated, and sovereign cloud platforms, including Kubernetes management and connectivity solutions.
4. Professional Services: Consulting and implementation services including cloud migration, application modernisation, security consulting, and project-based professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Plan B Disaster Recovery Ltd operates as a security-first Managed Service Provider delivering an integrated portfolio of cybersecurity, managed cloud, business continuity, and workspace services. Core offerings include Managed XDR/SIEM, Managed EDR, penetration testing, incident response and DFIR, NIS2 compliance advisory, Ekco Cloud sovereign infrastructure, Microsoft Azure managed services, Kubernetes orchestration, Ekco Airgap air-gapped backups, disaster recovery, managed backup, Microsoft 365 backup, Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot, hosted desktop, and cloud migration/modernisation consultancy.

Product overview

Ekco is a security-first Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering a comprehensive portfolio of managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and business continuity services. The offering is organized as an integrated service platform spanning: Cyber Security Services (including Managed XDR & SIEM, Managed EDR, penetration testing, incident response, and NIS2 compliance advisory); Managed Cloud Services (featuring Ekco Cloud sovereign platform, Microsoft Azure managed services, and Kubernetes); Business Continuity offerings (including Ekco Airgap air-gapped backup, disaster recovery, managed backup, and Microsoft 365 backup); Workspace Services (Microsoft Modern Workplace, Microsoft Copilot AI assistance, and hosted desktop); and Cloud Consultancy (application modernisation, cloud migration, and professional services). The Ekco Sphere customer portal provides unified visibility and management across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ekco Cloud: Sovereign cloud service offering
• Ekco Airgap
• Ekco Sphere
• Ekco MSP

Products and services

• Microsoft Modern Workplace Modern workplace solutions built on Microsoft 365 productivity tools covering collaboration, communication, and end-user computing.
• Microsoft Copilot Implementation Implementation and enablement services for Microsoft Copilot AI-powered productivity assistance integrated with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hosted Desktop Virtual desktop infrastructure delivering hosted desktop environments for distributed workforces and secure endpoint delivery.
• Managed Kubernetes Managed Kubernetes services for container orchestration, deployment, and ongoing cluster operations.
• Managed XDR & SIEM Managed Extended Detection and Response combined with Security Information and Event Management delivering comprehensive threat monitoring, detection, and visibility for enterprise security operations.
• Managed EDR Managed Endpoint Detection and Response service providing continuous monitoring and response to endpoint threats across the organisation.
• Cyber Defence Complete Comprehensive managed cyber defence service combining threat detection, response, and continuous monitoring capabilities across the security stack.
• Incident Response & DFIR Services Digital forensics and incident response services for handling cyber security breaches and supporting cyber crisis recovery.
• Penetration Testing Professional penetration testing services to identify vulnerabilities in enterprise systems and networks, backed by CREST accreditation.
• Ekco Airgap Air-gapped backup solution providing isolated protection against ransomware and cyber attacks to enable business continuity and recovery.
• Disaster Recovery Disaster recovery services ensuring business continuity and rapid restoration of IT operations after disruptions or outages.
• Managed Backup Comprehensive managed backup services protecting critical business data with ongoing monitoring and management.
• Microsoft 365 Backup Specialized backup services for Microsoft 365 data covering Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other productivity workloads.
• Ekco Cloud Sovereign cloud platform offering dedicated and hybrid cloud infrastructure with security-first architecture for organisations requiring data sovereignty.
• Microsoft Azure Managed Service Fully managed Microsoft Azure cloud services with infrastructure management, optimisation, and ongoing operational support.
• CISO as a Service Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing executive-level security leadership, governance, and strategic direction on a fractional basis.
• NIS2 Compliance Advisory Advisory services helping organisations achieve and maintain compliance with the EU NIS2 cybersecurity directive requirements.
• Cloud Migration Consulting and implementation services to migrate workloads to cloud environments, including migrations and refreshes.
• Application Modernisation Services to modernise legacy applications for cloud-native and contemporary architectures, including intelligent design.
• Ekco Sphere Customer Portal Customer portal platform providing unified visibility and control across all managed services, consolidating IT management in a single interface.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Microsoft partner providing Azure managed services, Microsoft 365 solutions, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint management, and Microsoft Copilot implementation services. Certified Microsoft managed service provider with deep integration into Microsoft technology stack.
• Grant ThorntonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor consulting firm client relationship with Ekco providing digital risk transformation and managed IT services. Grant Thornton has publicly endorsed Ekco's services.
• World RugbyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sports federation client relationship with Ekco providing technology and security services.
• NikeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal consumer brand customer relationship for technology services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Node4: UK-based managed services provider delivering cloud, security, and connectivity services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable as a UK-headquartered MSP with security-first positioning and overlapping Azure, DR, and managed security offerings.
• Claranet: European managed cloud and security services provider operating across multiple countries including the UK and Netherlands. Comparable as a multi-country European MSP with a similar blend of managed cloud, security, and hosting services for enterprise and mid-market.
• Daisy Group: UK managed services and connectivity provider serving enterprise and mid-market customers with cloud, security, and unified communications. Comparable as a UK MSP with overlapping managed IT and business continuity offerings targeting similar SMB/enterprise segments.
• Bytes Technology: UK IT services and managed services provider with strong Microsoft alignment, serving enterprise customers. Comparable as a Microsoft-centric UK MSP competing for similar managed cloud and security engagements in regulated verticals.
• NCC Group: UK-based cybersecurity services specialist offering managed security, incident response, and assurance services. Comparable as a UK/European security-first services provider with overlapping cyber testing, DFIR, and managed detection offerings.
• Trustwave: Global managed security services provider offering MDR, XDR, incident response, and security testing. Comparable as a security-first managed services peer with overlapping Managed XDR/EDR, DFIR, and penetration testing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Softcat: Large UK IT infrastructure and managed services provider with deep Microsoft partner relationships. Comparable as a broader UK MSP incumbent with overlapping Microsoft-stack managed services, though with a larger enterprise footprint and lower security specialization than Ekco.
• Computacenter: European enterprise IT infrastructure and managed services provider with significant UK and continental presence. Comparable as a larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise managed cloud, security, and workspace engagements across regulated industries.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with a substantial European managed services and cybersecurity practice. Comparable as a much larger broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise digital transformation, cloud migration, and security mandates.
• BT Group: UK-headquartered telecom and managed services provider with security and cloud offerings for enterprise. Comparable as a large UK incumbent with overlapping managed security, cloud connectivity, and business continuity services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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