CNETSO LIMITED

What CNETSO LIMITED does

Cnetso Limited (trading as Cnetso Education) is a UK-based managed ICT services provider focused exclusively on the education sector, primarily primary schools and academies across Greater London. The company delivers a bundled suite of ten service modules organised around three pillars — Technology, Application, and Knowledge — covering Azure migration, connectivity and network infrastructure, managed services (full ICT responsibility with dedicated on-site engineers and 24x7 remote helpdesk), hardware and software procurement, teacher training, website and application development, disaster recovery, and AV solutions. Customer evidence is anchored on approximately 23 named London primary schools and academies, with the LGfL Recognised Support Company credential serving as a core differentiator and referral channel from London Grid for Learning.

Underlying technology is built on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, with networking and security infrastructure sourced through partnerships with Cisco, Netgear, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Hitachi and Canon. The company operates two UK offices: a head office at 20-22 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU and a service office at Trident Court, One Oakcroft Road, Chessington KT9 1BD. It is a private limited company incorporated in England with no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the available record.

Cnetso makes money through three channels: recurring managed ICT services contracts (the primary revenue stream), professional services such as Azure migration and consultancy, and hardware/software procurement pass-through. Pricing is quote-based and bespoke to each school, with no public price list. Go-to-market is sales-led direct to school leadership, supplemented by the LGfL channel and customer testimonials as proof-of-customer content. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, Twitter and LinkedIn; the company has no disclosed mobile app, no public API, and no AI/ML capability.

Name

CNETSO LIMITED

Legal name

Cnetso Limited

Website

https://cnetso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cnetso Limited (Cnetso Education) is a UK-based managed ICT services provider delivering Azure migration, networking, procurement, training and 24x7 support exclusively to primary schools and academies, primarily in Greater London. It is an LGfL Recognised Support Company with around 23 named school clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education IT Managed Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• School ICT support
• Education technology services
• Network infrastructure
• Cloud migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Managed ICT Services: Ongoing managed services contracts providing full ICT support for schools including responsibility for overall IT & ICT requirements. Includes dedicated on-site technicians and 24x7 remote helpdesk support.
2. Professional Services: Consultancy services, project management, Azure migration, connectivity and network implementation, and training services.
3. Hardware and Software Procurement: Supply of software and hardware needs for schools through vendor partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CNETSO Limited provides managed ICT services to UK primary and secondary schools, including fully managed IT contracts, Microsoft Azure cloud migration, network infrastructure design and installation, hardware/software procurement, ICT consultancy, website design and hosting, staff training, and remote and on-site technical support. Offerings are bundled via a three-tier service model combining an on-site technician, a 24/7 remote helpdesk, and a dedicated account manager.

Product overview

Cnetso Education is a unified ICT solutions platform providing a comprehensive suite of IT services for educational institutes. The offering is structured around three core pillars—Technology, Application, and Knowledge—and delivered through ten integrated service modules: Azure Migration (cloud infrastructure transformation), Consultancy Services & Project Management, Connectivity and Network infrastructure, Managed Services (full ICT responsibility), Procurement (hardware/software sourcing), Teaching, Learning and Training, Website and Application Development, Disaster Recovery, Onsite & Remote Support, and AV Solutions. These services work together to provide schools with end-to-end IT support, from strategy and implementation to ongoing maintenance and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fully Managed IT Service Fully outsourced day-to-day management of a school's entire ICT estate, combining an on-site technician, a 24/7 remote helpdesk, and a dedicated account manager. Intended for UK primary and secondary schools that lack sufficient in-house IT resources.
• Co-Managed IT Service Supplementary ICT support that augments an existing internal school IT team with remote helpdesk, on-site cover, and specialist skills on demand. Targets schools with partial in-house capability.
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration Project-based migration of school workloads, identity, and file services from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365. For UK schools modernising their IT estate.
• Network Infrastructure Design and Installation Design, supply, and installation of school LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, switching, routing, and server infrastructure, including structured cabling. For UK schools undertaking new builds, refurbishments, or infrastructure refresh.
• Hardware and Software Procurement Sourcing, supply, and lifecycle replacement of school IT hardware (end-user devices, servers, network gear) and software licences, including education-sector licensing. For UK schools needing device and licence procurement.
• ICT Consultancy Strategic ICT advice for schools covering technology roadmaps, infrastructure planning, budgeting, and alignment with DfE digital and safeguarding standards. Targeted at head teachers, school business managers, and MAT leadership.
• School Website Design and Hosting Design, build, hosting, and ongoing maintenance of school websites, typically aligned with DfE statutory information requirements. For UK primary and secondary schools.
• Staff Training Training for school staff on ICT systems, productivity tools (including Microsoft 365), safeguarding-related platforms, and effective classroom use of technology. For school leadership, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Remote and On-Site Technical Support Break/fix and planned technical support delivered remotely via a 24/7 helpdesk and through on-site engineer visits. For UK schools requiring flexible technical cover outside of a full managed contract.

Named customers23 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology vendor partnership providing Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365, and related Microsoft solutions to schools. Cnetso offers Azure migration services as a key service offering.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware vendor partnership for supplying Dell laptops, desktops, and server solutions to schools.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationNetworking equipment vendor partnership for Cisco network infrastructure, switches, and wireless solutions.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware vendor partnership for HP computers, printers, and related technology products.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware vendor partnership for Lenovo laptops and computing devices.
• London Grid for Learning (LGfL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLGfL Recognised Support Company - one of few partners with certified competency and delivery capability for LGfL products and services. Provides legitimacy and referral pipeline from LGfL to member schools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Computacenter: Large UK- and Europe-headquartered IT infrastructure provider selling hardware, networking, and managed services into enterprise and public-sector including education — overlapping capability set with broader market scope.
• SCC: Pan-European IT services and infrastructure provider with significant UK education presence — offers managed services, networking, and procurement comparable to Cnetso's stack, but at much greater scale and across multiple verticals.
• BJSS: UK IT and digital services consultancy delivering cloud, integration, and managed services to public and private sectors including education — adjacent service profile with stronger enterprise scale.
• Capita plc: Large UK public-sector IT and business services group running extensive school IT contracts (e.g. Capita SIMS) at the national/MAT level. Comparable end-customer (UK schools) but serves a far broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• XMA Limited: UK education-focused IT procurement and services company (part of the XMA group including Viglen), supplying hardware, networking, and increasingly managed services to schools — directly comparable procurement-plus-services model.
• Stone Group: Mid-sized UK IT services and hardware provider with a strong education vertical, delivering managed services, networking, and device deployment to schools and MATs — comparable customer base, similar mix of procurement plus managed services.
• Bell Integration: UK mid-tier IT services and managed-services specialist with networking, cloud, and procurement capabilities sold to UK corporates and public sector — closest scale-comparable peer to Cnetso outside education.
• RM plc: UK-headquartered education technology specialist providing managed IT services, networks, cloud, and EdTech software to schools and multi-academy trusts — the most direct comparable to Cnetso's school-focused managed ICT offering, though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cnetso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cnetso-limited

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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