Claranet

What Claranet does

Claranet is a UK-founded (1996) global managed IT services provider headquartered in London, operating across 11 countries (UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, India, and USA) and serving more than 10,000 customers. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of six service pillars — cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, workplace productivity, applications, and data & AI — anchored by its proprietary Claranet Cloud Platform (CCP), which manages private, public, and hybrid cloud environments across AWS (Premier Consulting Partner since 2016), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud (Platinum Partner). Cybersecurity services are delivered through the Claranet Cyber Security division and NotSoSecure sub-brand, with 150+ engineers running 10,000 days of pentesting annually and operating one of the largest training presences at Black Hat conferences globally.

The business model is predominantly recurring managed services revenue on annual or multi-year subscription contracts (cloud, cybersecurity, networking, workplace, SAP operations), supplemented by professional and advisory services (consulting, migration, training) and project-based hardware resale (HP POS systems, laptops). Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise field sales and country-specific account teams, with RFP intake, partner co-sell motions across the four hyperscalers, and event-driven demand generation anchored by NotSoSecure's Black Hat training presence. Customer concentration is diversified across verticals including aerospace and defence (Airbus), retail (Pets at Home, Sprinter, Funky Pigeon), healthcare and public sector (NHS, TU Darmstadt), utilities (Veolia), construction (Kier Group), and manufacturing (Panasonic, SARIA), with delivery certifications including ISO 27001/27017/27018/22301/9001 and accreditations from CREST, NCSC Check, and Cyber Essentials supporting regulated-industry and public sector contracts.

Name

Claranet

Legal name

Claranet Limited

Website

https://claranet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Claranet is a UK-founded, 11-country managed IT services provider delivering cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, workplace, applications, and data services to 10,000+ enterprise and mid-market customers on recurring managed-services contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT & Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Operations Outsourcing (Cloud Managed Operations) (BPAEAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Managed cloud services
• Cybersecurity services
• Managed network connectivity
• Digital workplace services
• IT infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services (Cloud, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, Workplace): Claranet generates the majority of its revenue through recurring managed services contracts. These encompass cloud management, cybersecurity services, managed networks/connectivity, and workplace productivity solutions. Services are delivered on a subscription/contract basis, typically with annual or multi-year terms, and include 24x7 monitoring, support, and optimisation.
2. Professional and Advisory Services: Revenue is also derived from professional services including consulting, migration, transformation projects, penetration testing, training, and implementation. These are typically project-based or included within broader managed services contracts.
3. Hardware and Device Sales: Claranet supplies hardware including HP POS systems, HP laptops, networking equipment, and peripherals as part of workplace and infrastructure modernisation projects. These generate one-time or periodic hardware sales revenue.
4. Cybersecurity Training: Revenue from NotSoSecure training programmes delivered at Black Hat conferences and remotely, including offensive and defensive security courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Claranet provides managed IT services spanning cloud infrastructure (private, public, and hybrid), cybersecurity (penetration testing, SOC/MDR, Continuous Security Testing), managed network connectivity, digital workplace productivity, application modernisation, and data & AI. The portfolio is delivered through recurring managed service contracts with 24x7 monitoring and support, augmented by professional services, cybersecurity training via the NotSoSecure sub-brand, and hardware supply.

Product overview

Claranet is a global managed services provider offering an integrated portfolio of six core service areas: Cloud (including Claranet Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Managed Services, and Cloud Desktop), Cybersecurity (penetration testing, continuous security testing, SOC & MDR, application security, red/purple team exercises), Connectivity (network infrastructure and modernization), Workplace Productivity (managed workplace services, digital workplace, device as a service), Applications (modernization and cloud-native development), and Data & AI. The company operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture where cloud infrastructure serves as the foundation, supplemented by specialized security and workplace modules. Key technology partnerships include AWS (Premier Consulting Partner), Microsoft (comprehensive 365 ecosystem including Copilot, Intune, Defender, Entra ID), IBM Cloud (Platinum Partner), SAP Managed Services, Google Cloud, and specialized tools such as UDS Enterprise (VDI), Citrix, and Commvault for backup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NotSoSecure: Cybersecurity training brand offering ethical hacking and security training programs, notably at Black Hat conferences
• Claranet Cyber Security
• Claranet Cloud Platform

Products and services

• Cloud Services Plan, adopt, manage and modernise private, public and hybrid clouds securely and at speed, covering the Claranet Cloud Platform, hybrid cloud managed services, migration, and modernisation for enterprise customers.
• Cybersecurity Services Lower the risk and impact of cyber attacks and ensure compliance through penetration testing, continuous security testing, SOC & MDR, application security, red/purple team exercises, and threat modelling for enterprise customers.
• Connectivity Services Connect, optimise and modernise entire network infrastructure through MPLS networks, VPN solutions, and network modernisation services for multi-site enterprises.
• Workplace Productivity Services Workplace productivity and work-anywhere solutions covering managed workplace services, digital workplace transformation, device as a service, and 24/7 support with advanced Microsoft 365 management.
• Applications Services Develop new business applications and optimise existing solutions, including application modernisation, cloud-native development, and DevOps implementation for enterprise customers.
• Data & AI Services Take control of data to inform, improve and transform the organisation through data platform services, AI solutions, and data governance engagements for enterprise customers.
• Claranet Cloud Platform (CCP) Proprietary cloud platform providing secure, high-performance infrastructure for managing applications and workloads across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments with integrated monitoring, security, and disaster recovery.
• NotSoSecure Training Hands-on, lab-based offensive and defensive security training delivered globally, including courses such as Hacking 101, The Art of Hacking, Basic Web Hacking, Advanced Web Hacking, Hacking Cloud Infrastructure, Hacking LLM, and Hacking Azure, available remotely and in-person at Black Hat events.
• SAP Managed Services Efficient management, monitoring, and proactive maintenance of SAP systems for maximum performance and security, delivered as managed service contracts for enterprise customers with SAP estates.
• IBM Cloud in Managed Public Cloud End-to-end managed public cloud service for IBM Cloud environments, providing support, management, and optimisation for enterprise customers leveraging IBM Cloud infrastructure, leveraging Claranet's IBM Platinum Partner status and Database as a Service experience for Informix users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Funky Pigeon achieved ~50% reduction in web tier size and 35% cost savings during peak traffic on AWS. Overall cloud cost reduction of 40% in year one and 25% additional reduction in year two.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 March 2026Claranet is an IBM Platinum Partner and has expanded its managed public cloud offering to include IBM Cloud as a core component. This provides customers with end-to-end support, management, and optimisation of IBM Cloud environments. Claranet has years of Database as a Service experience for IBM Informix users. The partnership strengthens strategic managed cloud services capabilities.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Claranet is a Premier Consulting Partner of AWS (since 2016), the highest tier of AWS partnership. Claranet delivers AWS cloud migration, management, and optimisation services to its global customer base, with expertise across Well-Architected Framework, FinOps, and cloud-native development.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationClaranet operates as a Microsoft solutions partner, delivering Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams, Copilot, Intune, Defender, and Entra ID implementation services. Claranet also delivers Modern Workplace and Managed M365 services leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)coreTechnology or IntegrationClaranet delivers Google Cloud Platform services, including cloud-native application development and migration. Case study reference with Hamburger Hochbahn AG's hvv switch mobility platform running on GCP.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationClaranet supplies HP hardware including HP Engage One Pro POS systems and HP ProBook laptops as part of workplace and retail modernisation projects. The partnership combines Claranet's managed services with HP's enterprise hardware portfolio.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationClaranet delivers Citrix-based Cloud Desktop / VDI solutions enabling employees to access corporate applications from any device and location. Used for MB92 Barcelona and other customers requiring secure remote access.
• UDS EnterprisecoreTechnology or IntegrationClaranet implements UDS Enterprise VDI technology for customers including MB92 Barcelona, Salvador Escoda, SARIA, and Grupo Godó, providing virtual desktop infrastructure with secure, scalable access.
• CommvaultsupportingTechnology or IntegrationClaranet implements Commvault backup technology for customers including Salvador Escoda and SARIA, providing comprehensive data backup and recovery capabilities as part of cloud infrastructure managed services.
• OraclesupportingTechnology or IntegrationClaranet provides Oracle database infrastructure services, including storage and management for Oracle database servers as part of private cloud solutions (e.g., for Salvador Escoda).
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationClaranet delivers SAP Managed Services including efficient management, monitoring, and proactive maintenance for maximum performance and security. Serves customers such as TU Darmstadt and Musashi in SAP operations.
• Well-Architected Framework (AWS)supportingTechnology or IntegrationClaranet applies AWS Well-Architected Framework principles (operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimisation) in its cloud optimisation assessments and customer engagements.
• NotSoSecurecoreTechnology or IntegrationNotSoSecure is a cybersecurity training and advisory subsidiary of Claranet, operating as one of the largest training providers at Black Hat conferences globally. It delivers offensive and defensive security training including Black Hat USA, Hacking 101, Art of Hacking, and cloud security courses.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Secureworks: Pure-play cybersecurity managed services provider offering MDR, XDR, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. Closest direct peer to Claranet Cyber Security's managed security services portfolio.
• Trustwave: Global cybersecurity managed services and MDR provider with strong presence in MSSP and penetration testing. Highly comparable to Claranet Cyber Security across managed detection and response, offensive security, and compliance services.
• Rackspace Technology: Global managed cloud services provider offering multi-cloud managed services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud. Closest direct competitor to Claranet's cloud managed services business, with similar 'cloud-first MSP' positioning and enterprise customer base.
• Orange Cyberdefense: European MSSP and cybersecurity services arm of Orange, delivering SOC, MDR, penetration testing, and managed security services. Directly comparable to Claranet Cyber Security across MSSP services in European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global SI and managed services incumbent offering cloud, cybersecurity, applications, data & AI, and workplace transformation. Comparable broad service portfolio to Claranet, with significantly larger scale and ability to compete for global enterprise mega-deals.
• NTT Data: Global IT services incumbent offering managed infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and consulting. Comparable to Claranet across cloud, networking, and managed security services, but with much larger scale, global delivery centres, and broader IT outsourcing capabilities.
• Computacenter: UK/EU-headquartered provider of managed IT services, workplace, networking, and cybersecurity with enterprise sales motion similar to Claranet. Direct competitor for enterprise managed services deals across UK and Germany specifically.
• Capgemini: Global SI with strong European presence offering cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, workplace, and managed services. Overlaps with Claranet's full-stack managed services portfolio, particularly in European enterprise and regulated-vertical deals.
• Atos: European-headquartered IT services provider with significant managed infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workplace services. Strong overlap with Claranet in European public-sector, healthcare, and enterprise managed services deals.

Regional players

• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT subsidiary providing managed cloud, SAP, and workplace services with deep German-market penetration. Comparable to Claranet Germany across managed cloud, SAP operations, and enterprise workplace services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Claranet_Sec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClaranetUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/claranet-sec
• Instagraminstagram.com/claranetgermany

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 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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