Name

Greystone

Legal name

Greystone Consulting Ltd

Website

https://greystone.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud consultancy
• Cyber security services
• Custom software development
• IT infrastructure support

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Support Services: Recurring managed services revenue from providing ongoing IT support, monitoring, and maintenance to SME clients. Services include helpdesk support, proactive maintenance, and system management.
2. Cloud Consultancy and Migration: Project-based and recurring revenue from cloud migration, AWS/Azure implementation, and cloud optimization services.
3. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software development services, typically project-based engagements for developing custom business applications.
4. Cybersecurity Services: Security services including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, threat monitoring, and compliance consulting (Cyber Essentials).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greystone is a Manchester-based IT managed service provider selling three integrated service lines to SMEs: IT Services (managed support, cybersecurity, Microsoft Intune/M365, ITDaaS, backup, network connectivity, virtualisation), Software Solutions (custom application development, system integrations, web development, consultancy), and Cloud Services (AWS-specialised consultancy, migration, security, monitoring, optimisation, and auditing). Offerings combine recurring managed support subscriptions with project-based engagements for cloud migration and bespoke software delivery.

Product overview

Greystone is a Manchester-based IT managed service provider offering an integrated portfolio of technology services. The core offering spans three main pillars: IT Services (managed support, cybersecurity, modern workplace/Intune, Microsoft 365, IT Director as a Service, backup/disaster recovery, network connectivity, and virtualization), Software Solutions (consultancy, custom software development, system integrations, and web development), and Cloud Services (consultancy, migration, security, cost management, automation, monitoring/reporting, optimization, and auditing). Their cloud practice is AWS-specialized, offering end-to-end AWS services including auditing, optimization, and 24/7 monitoring. The company serves SMEs across the North West with a combination of managed IT support and bespoke software solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Support Services Comprehensive managed IT support services for SMEs providing proactive monitoring, maintenance, helpdesk support, and technical assistance for business IT systems.
• Cyber Security Services Cybersecurity solutions including threat detection, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, endpoint protection, and security monitoring for SME businesses. Greystone is Cyber Essentials certified.
• Modern Workplace and Microsoft Intune Modern desktop and mobile device management solutions using Microsoft Intune for device enrollment, conditional access, compliance policies, Windows Autopilot deployment, and remote workforce management.
• Microsoft 365 Services Implementation, configuration, and ongoing support for the Microsoft 365 productivity suite including Teams, SharePoint, and conditional access policies.
• IT Director as a Service (ITDaaS) Virtual IT director service providing strategic technology leadership, IT roadmaps, and technology consulting for SMEs without an in-house IT Director.
• Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Business continuity solutions including data backup, disaster recovery planning, immutable backups, and recovery time/point objective optimization.
• Network Connectivity and Managed Wi-Fi Network infrastructure services including leased lines, WAN connectivity, MPLS networks, wireless solutions, and data communications infrastructure.
• Virtualisation and Servers Server virtualization solutions, on-premises and cloud server management, high availability configurations, and infrastructure modernization.
• Software Consultancy Services Technology consulting services helping SMEs align IT strategy with business objectives, assess technology needs, and plan digital transformation.
• Custom Software Development Bespoke software solutions built to client specifications including payroll systems, credit control, CRM, and business-specific applications using .Net, Visual Basic, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• System Integrations Integration services connecting disparate business systems, applications, and data sources to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Web Development Custom website design and development services including eCommerce platforms, content management systems, and web application development.
• Cloud Consultancy Strategic cloud advisory services helping SMEs plan, execute, and optimize cloud migration and cloud-first strategies.
• Cloud Migration Services Migration services transitioning on-premises infrastructure and workloads to cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
• Cloud Security Services Cloud-native security solutions including identity management, access controls, network security, and compliance for cloud environments.
• Cloud Cost Management Cloud spending optimization and cost management services to reduce unnecessary costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• Cloud Automation Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and automated provisioning.
• Cloud Monitoring and Reporting 24/7 cloud infrastructure monitoring, performance reporting, security monitoring, and compliance reporting for AWS environments.
• Cloud Optimisation AWS optimization services including cost optimization, performance tuning, security hardening, and architecture review.
• Cloud Auditing Comprehensive AWS infrastructure audits covering security posture, performance, reliability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization with detailed recommendations.
• Free IT Health Check Complimentary IT health check service offered as a lead generation tool that allows prospective SME clients to experience Greystone's expertise before commitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Client grew from single server and 10 users to 120 staff in multiple offices with no serious IT failures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Integration13 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Partner Network member providing cloud migration, deployment, and optimization services. Greystone has developed expertise in AWS infrastructure, implementing services including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route53, ELB, and CodeDeploy for client solutions.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner with competencies in Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Teams, and related Microsoft cloud services. Primary technology partner for modern workplace solutions and security services.
• Pax8minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCloud distribution platform for managed service providers. Logo displayed in partners section.
• Mongoose CyberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity partnership for red team/penetration testing services. Collaboration on cybersecurity thought leadership and attack/defense techniques.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Littlefish: UK-based managed IT services and cyber security provider offering 24/7 support, cloud services, and digital workplace solutions to mid-market customers. Competes head-to-head with Greystone in the SME/mid-market managed services space with similar service portfolio.
• Jigsaw24: UK IT services and managed services provider specializing in Apple/enterprise mobility, cloud, and managed services for mid-market. Comparable in SME/mid-market focus and managed services portfolio though with different platform specializations.
• Ultima Business Solutions: UK-based managed services and cloud infrastructure provider focused on Microsoft Azure, modernization, and managed support for mid-market organizations. Directly comparable to Greystone's cloud consulting and managed services offerings.
• FluidOne (Trustack): UK MSP and connectivity platform serving SMEs and mid-market with managed IT, connectivity, and cloud services. Highly comparable in service breadth and customer size, though larger and more geographically distributed than Greystone.
• ANS Group: Manchester-headquartered digital transformation and managed services provider serving UK enterprises and SMEs with cloud, security, managed IT, and connectivity services. Directly comparable to Greystone in geography, customer segment (mid-market), and the Microsoft/AWS service mix.
• Babble (formerly Business Systems): UK cloud and managed services provider focused on SME and mid-market customers with cloud migration, Microsoft 365, and managed IT services. Closely comparable service mix and target customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Pulsant: UK provider of edge cloud, colocation, and managed IT infrastructure services with cloud, connectivity, and managed services capabilities. Larger-scale infrastructure-services competitor serving UK mid-market.
• Exponential-e: UK managed cloud, networking, and security services provider for enterprise and mid-market. Overlaps with Greystone on cloud and security services but tends to serve larger organizations.
• Daisy Corporate Services: One of the UK's largest independent providers of business communications, cloud, and managed IT services. Overlaps with Greystone on managed services, cloud, and connectivity but operates at much greater scale and serves larger customers.

Regional players

• M247: Manchester-headquartered global provider of connectivity, cloud, and data center services. Geographic overlap with Greystone; competes more on connectivity/cloud infrastructure but adjacent in customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grystn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greystone-consulting

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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