Accelerate Technologies

What Accelerate Technologies does

Accelerate Technologies Ltd. is a privately-held UK IT services and value-added reseller founded circa 2009 and headquartered in Cirencester (South Cerney), England, operating with a team of 1–10 employees. The firm delivers cybersecurity and wide-area network solutions to SME, mid-market, enterprise, and UK public sector clients, organised around two solution areas: Cyber Defence (email security, identity and access management, endpoint detection and response, SIEM, next-generation firewall, cloud visibility, and a branded cyber skills development platform) and Digital Transformation (SASE, SD-WAN, WAN optimisation, and end-user experience). Core delivery is consultative — cyber security assessments, managed anti-phishing services, vendor risk management, cloud migration, and penetration testing — rather than product development; the technology stack is assembled from accredited partnerships with Cato Networks (flagship SASE), Fortinet, Cisco, Gigamon (Silver Partner), Versa Networks, KeepNet Labs, Exabeam, Riverbed, Aternity, Prevalent, SecurEnvoy, and Sophos, with the proprietary 'School of Phish' sub-brand acting as the firm's primary recurring-revenue managed service.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring managed services (e.g., School of Phish on a fixed monthly fee), project-based professional services (assessments, implementations, training), and framework sales through the UK Government G-Cloud / Crown Commercial Service digital marketplace for public sector buyers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but the anti-phishing service is contractually recurring at a fixed monthly rate, while larger SASE/SD-WAN deployments (including a 350-store global retailer WAN optimisation rollout, a 4,500-user borough council identity programme, and multi-country MPLS-to-SASE migrations for a global electronics manufacturer and a pharmaceutical multinational) are sold as project engagements. The go-to-market combines a consultative direct-sales motion, technical-content marketing (blog, knowledge hub, webinars/podcasts, case studies), events, and channel co-selling through technology partners, with public sector commercial gravity anchored by CCS/G-Cloud supplier status and Cyber Essentials certification. The company has raised no external funding, operates without a parent entity, and reports no acquisitions, leadership changes, or restructuring activity in the source data.

Name

Accelerate Technologies

Legal name

Accelerate Technologies Ltd.

Website

https://accelerate-technologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accelerate Technologies is a UK-based (Cirencester) cybersecurity and WAN integration firm serving SME, mid-market, enterprise, and public sector clients with consulting, managed services, and resold solutions from Cato Networks, Fortinet, Gigamon, and other tier-1 technology partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

WAN Optimization & Application Acceleration Services (HDAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

DevSecOps, Cloud Security Automation & Policy-as-Code (HDABAHAM), Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• SASE solutions
• SD-WAN services
• Anti-phishing services
• Cyber skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cirencester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for cybersecurity and network infrastructure. Anti-Phishing service described as 'fixed monthly fee'. Includes monitoring, management, and support services.
2. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, deployment, and project delivery services. Cyber security assessments, penetration testing, vendor risk management, skills development programs, and security awareness programmes.
3. Cloud Migration Services: Services available on UK Government G-Cloud digital marketplace including Cloud Design and Migration Services, Digital and User Experience Monitoring, Endpoint Detection & Response Cloud & Managed Service, and Cloud Cyber Security Assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accelerate Technologies is a UK-based IT partner that delivers cybersecurity and WAN technology services and solutions to SMEs and enterprises. The company provides consultative cyber security assessments, managed anti-phishing services (School of Phish), SASE and SD-WAN deployments, cloud migration, cyber skills development, and ongoing managed services, leveraging partnerships with technology vendors such as Cato Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, Gigamon, and KeepNet Labs.

Product overview

Accelerate Technologies is a UK-based IT partner specializing in cyber resilience and digital enablement. The portfolio is organized around two core solution areas: Cyber Defence (encompassing email security, endpoint detection, identity/access, cloud visibility, next-generation firewall, SIEM, and cyber skills development) and Digital Transformation (centered on SASE and SD-WAN with WAN optimization and end user experience). Key branded offerings include School of Phish for anti-phishing services, a Cyber Skills Development Platform for gamified training, and Cloud Visibility & Security powered by Gigamon. The company also offers professional services including security assessments, penetration testing, managed services, and cloud migration. Accelerate operates as both a solutions provider and technology partner reseller, integrating third-party platforms from vendors such as Cato Networks, Fortinet, Sophos, KeepNet Labs, SecurEnvoy, and Gigamon to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity and network optimization solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Phish: Anti-phishing managed service offering phishing simulations, threat intelligence, email threat reporting, incident response, and phishing awareness training programs for organizations.

Products and services

• SASE Solutions Converged network and security framework combining SD-WAN, firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, CASB, and ZTNA to secure and connect branches and remote workers to cloud applications globally.
• SD-WAN Solutions Software-defined wide area networking solution that optimizes office connectivity, enables traffic routing, and provides visibility across branch offices and cloud environments.
• Managed Anti-Phishing Service (School of Phish) Fully managed anti-phishing service providing ongoing phishing simulations, threat intelligence, email investigations, incident response, and complete employee awareness programs on a fixed monthly fee.
• Cyber Security Assessment Consultative assessment service evaluating an organization's current security posture, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations for risk mitigation and compliance improvement.
• Phishing Simulation & Awareness Service that conducts simulated phishing attacks against organizations to test vulnerability, combined with security awareness training and video content to improve employee resilience.
• Cyber Skills Development Platform Gamified cybersecurity training platform providing 24/7 browser-based access, real-world threat simulations in sandboxed environments, MITRE framework skills mapping, and threat intelligence integration.
• Cloud Migration Services Cloud migration services available through G-Cloud framework including cloud design, migration, and security assessment for public sector organizations.
• Managed Services Fully managed IT services extending client teams with ongoing monitoring, management, and support for cybersecurity and network infrastructure.
• Penetration Testing Services Security testing service that identifies vulnerabilities in systems and infrastructure through controlled ethical hacking and security assessments.
• Vendor Risk Management Service Third-party risk assessment service evaluating supplier security posture and compliance with security guidelines and service level agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ networking OPEX reduction for global electronics manufacturer migrating from MPLS to SD-WAN/SASE
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core/flagship, core and secondary.

• Cato Networkscore/flagshipTechnology or IntegrationWorking with Cato Networks to help organisations transition to SD-WAN and SASE. As a Cato partner, Accelerate delivers Cato Cloud SASE platform combining global SD-WAN and network security cloud service. Partners with Mark Draper (EMEA Channel Director) from Cato Networks.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing cybersecurity solutions including FortiEDR for endpoint detection and response, next-generation firewalls, and firewall-as-a-service capabilities.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for networking and security solutions.
• Versa NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for SD-WAN solutions.
• GigamoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAccelerate is accredited to Gigamon Silver Partner status. Gigamon Visibility and Analytics Fabric provides unified architecture for cloud and virtualisation traffic visibility. Joint podcast hosted by Darran Clare (Accelerate) and James Easton (Gigamon).
• Keepnet LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Email Threat Simulator (ETS) and Incident Responder platform for email security testing and response automation.
• ExabeamsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for security information and event management (SIEM) and behavioral analytics.
• RiverbedsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for WAN optimization solutions.
• AternitysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for digital experience monitoring and end user experience solutions.
• PrevalentsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for vendor risk management services.
• SecurEnvoysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for multi-factor authentication solutions.
• SophossecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartner through School of Phish anti-phishing managed service offering.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cybrary: Cyber skills development and workforce readiness platform with MITRE-mapped training, hands-on labs, and assessment. Most direct competitor to Accelerate's Cyber Skills Development Platform offering.
• Redcentric plc: UK managed services provider delivering SD-WAN, SASE, cloud, and managed security to mid-market and public sector via channel partnerships. Direct overlap on managed network and security services to UK enterprise and NHS/government buyers.
• Softcat plc: UK-based IT infrastructure and cybersecurity VAR/MSP serving SME and mid-market with Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc. Closest large-cap analogue to Accelerate's partner-led, consultative UK go-to-market across networking, cybersecurity, and cloud.
• Trustwave: Global managed security services provider offering MDR, pen testing, vulnerability management, and email/phishing protection. Comparable managed-security delivery layer; helps anchor the MSSP competitive set.
• Bytes Technology Group: UK IT solutions provider selling and implementing security, networking, and cloud software from vendors like Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cato. Comparable mid-market and enterprise GTM and partner-led delivery model.
• KnowBe4: Security awareness and phishing simulation platform plus managed services. Closest pure-play competitor to School of Phish and Accelerate's anti-phishing managed subscription.

Broad incumbents

• Cato Networks: The SASE platform vendor that is Accelerate's flagship partner. Comparable because Cato both enables and competes with Accelerate's SD-WAN/SASE managed services, and its channel program defines Accelerate's go-to-market.
• Zscaler: Leading cloud-native SASE/SSE vendor. Adjacent competitor whose partner ecosystem Accelerate could plug into and whose product direction (zero trust, SSE) shapes the partner's service portfolio.
• Sophos (MDR): Cybersecurity vendor used by Accelerate for endpoint and anti-phishing; also offers Sophos MDR as a managed service, competing for the same UK mid-market budget with a fully bundled offering.
• Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42): SASE/SSE, NGFW, EDR, and managed security services vendor with Prisma and Unit 42 consulting arms. Sets the bar on integrated cyber platforms and competes for the same mid-market and enterprise budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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