What i7 Technologies Limited does

i7 Technologies Limited, trading as Connectus, is a UK-based IT managed services provider headquartered in Wrexham with a regional North-West headquarters in Salford, and additional offices in Doncaster and Grimsby. The firm operates a one-provider model that bundles four service pillars — Connect (fibre broadband and corporate WiFi), Protect (cyber security auditing, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and virtual DPO/CISO), Collaborate (fully managed IT support, Microsoft 365, telephony, secure hosting, and data backup), and Evolve AI (AI productivity enablement) — into recurring monthly subscriptions with transparent fixed pricing and 24/7 UK-based support.

The company's underlying platform is the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, supplemented by VoIP, connectivity, and cyber services that are marketed as interoperable and sold on a single-supplier basis to remove multi-vendor coordination overhead for clients. Customers are served through regional Account Managers and supplemented by inside-sales contact channels; certification assets include Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, SafeContractor, and SafeSupplier, and the company is an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud procurement framework.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription/recurring managed-service contracts (managed IT, connectivity, telephony) plus managed cyber security engagements and project-based professional services (Microsoft Teams introductions, SharePoint reviews, Cyber Essentials readiness, 365 security reviews, and phone system reviews). Customer segmentation prioritizes UK SMEs lacking dedicated IT teams, with a vertical specialism in Sports & Events and Aviation, and additional coverage across retail & hospitality, education, business parks & landlords, charities, manufacturing, travel & leisure, and professional services. Notable enterprise logos include Wizz Air, XPO Logistics, Kier Group, Peel L&P, Teesside International Airport, Sale Sharks, and Stockport County FC; named strategic partners include Glu Group (joint venture GLU iSight cyber intelligence offering) and the Crown Commercial Service.

Name

i7 Technologies Limited

Legal name

Connectus Business Solutions Ltd

Website

https://i7tech.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

i7 Technologies Limited (trading as Connectus) is a UK IT managed services provider delivering bundled connectivity, cyber security, managed Microsoft 365 IT, and telephony on a single-supplier, fixed-cost subscription basis to SMEs and select enterprise verticals including aviation, sports, logistics, and government buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services (517122)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Implementation & Integration Services (BPAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI), Network Performance Management & Observability Services (BPAEAEAH), Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Business connectivity
• Cyber security services
• Cloud telephony solutions
• Microsoft 365 management

Headquarters

HQ city

Salford (Manchester)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Fully managed IT solutions delivered as a recurring subscription with fixed costs covering telephone, Microsoft 365, video conferencing, IT support, secure hosting, and data backup
2. Connectivity Services: Internet services including fibre broadband, corporate WiFi, and gigabit bandwidth connectivity for single or multiple office locations
3. Cyber Security Services: Cyber protection including auditing, accreditation, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and virtual CISO/DPO services
4. Telephony Services: Cloud-based VoIP, business mobiles, and WhatsApp for business solutions
5. Professional Services: Consulting services including free tech reviews, Microsoft Teams introduction, SharePoint reviews, Cyber Essentials readiness, and 365 security reviews

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

i7 Technologies Limited, trading as Connectus, is a UK IT managed services provider that delivers fully managed connectivity, cyber security, managed IT, and telephony solutions to businesses under a single-provider model. Its core offerings include fibre broadband and corporate WiFi (Connect), cyber auditing, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and virtual DPO/CISO services (Protect), Microsoft 365, IT support, secure hosting and data backup (Collaborate), plus cloud VoIP and WhatsApp for Business telephony and Evolve AI productivity tools. Services are sold on fixed monthly subscriptions with 24/7 UK-based support and Account Manager-led sales.

Product overview

Connectus operates as a unified managed IT services platform offering a One Provider approach. The portfolio consists of core product pillars: Connect (internet/connectivity services), Protect (cybersecurity services), Collaborate (managed IT solutions including Microsoft 365), and Evolve AI (productivity AI tools), complemented by Telephony services. All services are delivered with 24/7 UK support, transparent fixed pricing, and single-supplier simplicity for businesses seeking integrated technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connect Connect delivers ultrafast, gigabit bandwidth internet services for single offices or multiple locations, including fibre broadband, broadband connectivity, and secure corporate and guest WiFi for UK businesses.
• Protect Protect provides cyber security services including cyber auditing and accreditation, cyber protection software, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and virtual DPO and CISO offerings for businesses that require robust risk management.
• Collaborate Collaborate delivers fully managed IT solutions through a single supplier with fixed costs and 24/7 UK support, encompassing telephone, Microsoft 365, video conferencing, IT support, secure hosting, and data backup services.
• Evolve AI Evolve AI provides business-ready AI tools designed to increase productivity, reduce operational friction and accelerate decision-making for business operations.
• Telephony Telephony provides flexible and scalable cloud-based VoIP, business mobiles, and WhatsApp for Business solutions to keep businesses connected and in control.
• IT Managed Services IT Managed Services provides organisations with fully managed solutions including broadband, cyber security, and communications to help businesses stay connected, protected, and collaborate effectively.

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Glu GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Glu Group to launch GLU iSight, a combined cyber security offering. The partnership combines Connectus's managed IT services with Glu Group's cyber security expertise to deliver integrated protection solutions to businesses.
• Crown Commercial ServicecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved supplier on the G-Cloud government procurement framework, enabling public sector organisations to procure Connectus services through established government channels.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Exponential-e: UK managed connectivity, cloud, security and unified communications provider serving mid-market and enterprise. Directly comparable network-and-cyber managed-services stack to Connectus with similar fixed-cost, single-supplier positioning.
• Six Degrees Group: UK-managed cloud, hosting, connectivity and cyber services provider to mid-market and enterprise. Comparable managed-IT-plus-network proposition with similar UK geographic focus and emphasis on security overlay.
• SysGroup: UK-listed managed IT, cloud and cyber security provider targeting SMEs and mid-market. Comparable managed-IT-plus-security proposition and Microsoft/Power Platform orientation to Connectus.
• Gamma Communications: UK-listed provider of cloud communications, SIP, connectivity and unified communications to SMEs and mid-market through channel partners. Overlaps with Connectus on cloud telephony and broadband delivered as managed services to UK businesses.
• Datanet (part of MGTS): UK managed services provider focused on connectivity, cyber, Microsoft 365 and managed IT for SME and mid-market. Highly comparable footprint and product mix to Connectus, including Microsoft-centric managed IT and broadband bundles.
• M247: UK and global connectivity, cloud and managed security provider for SMEs through large enterprise. Directly overlaps with Connectus's connectivity-led stack and similar focus on managed security layering.
• Chess ICT: UK-headquartered MSP and Microsoft partner offering managed IT, cyber security, connectivity and telephony primarily to UK SMEs. Closely comparable to Connectus on customer profile (SME), Microsoft 365 anchor, and bundled proposition.
• Daisy Corporate Services: Daisy is one of the UK's largest independent providers of unified communications, connectivity, managed IT and cyber security to SMEs and mid-market. Direct overlap with Connectus on the bundled business broadband + telephony + managed IT stack and similar "one provider" go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Vodafone Business UK: Large UK enterprise and SMB connectivity, mobile, cloud and managed services provider. Comparable on every Connectus product line at much larger scale, but as part of a broader telecoms portfolio rather than a focused "one provider" MSP.
• BT Business: UK incumbent with the largest business broadband, managed networking, cyber and unified communications portfolio. Competes head-on with Connectus on connectivity and managed IT for UK SMEs but at vastly greater scale and via a much wider solution set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Connectus_Group
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheOfficialConnectusBusinessSo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i7tech
• Instagraminstagram.com/connectus01

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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