ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd.

What ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd. does

ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd. is a private UK-based IT services firm headquartered in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. Originally formed in 1997 as ACME Computers and rebranded in 2017 to reflect an expanded portfolio, the company operates with 1-10 employees serving businesses across the Midlands. Its offering is organised around four core service lines: ICT services (technical support, network management, hardware/software provisioning, virtualization, unified communications); cloud and hosting services (domain services, Microsoft Office 365, email and web hosting, dedicated servers, cloud computing and storage across UK-based data centres running Windows Server 2016/2019, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian); IP-based CCTV and network video surveillance systems with structured dedicated network infrastructure; and IP-based access control systems integrated with time-and-attendance and alarm monitoring. The access control offering is built on the CredoID software platform, which integrates third-party hardware via HID OPIN API and links to HR, ERP, and accounting systems through web service APIs.

The underlying technology stack combines conventional managed-IT infrastructure (hosted servers, Office 365 reselling, telephony/VOIP) with physical security hardware integration. CCTV images are transmitted via telephone, broadband, Ethernet, and wireless mediums to enable remote monitoring from smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Access control credentials and schedules are imported automatically from HR and ERP systems, and attendance events are linked to video snapshots to deter buddy-punching. No proprietary hardware, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are documented.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring ICT services subscriptions, recurring cloud and hosting subscriptions, hardware sales for CCTV and access control, hardware-based access control with software integration, and professional services for technology consultancy. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market relies on direct field sales visiting client premises across Northamptonshire and the Midlands, inside sales via phone and email, and a partner network that allows ACME to source third-party services and act as a single point of contact for clients. Marketing is limited to organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and the company website. The firm holds no disclosed funding, has no parent entity, and operates without named enterprise customer logos in the source data.

Name

ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd.

Legal name

ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd.

Website

https://acme-bsc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd. is a small private UK IT services firm in Northamptonshire delivering ICT, cloud hosting, IP CCTV, and access control solutions to Midlands businesses as a single point of contact.

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 (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

End-User Computing Outsourcing (EUC / Desktop Services) (BPAEAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• ICT managed services
• Cloud computing services
• CCTV surveillance systems
• Access control systems
• Unified communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Earls Barton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICT Services Revenue: Providing IT services including technical support, network management, hardware leasing, software licensing, and IT asset acquisition. Services range from basic technical support to complete system installation and build.
2. Cloud and Hosting Services: Revenue from domain services, Microsoft Office 365, email hosting, web hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud computing solutions. Includes both recurring subscription-style packages and usage-based storage solutions.
3. CCTV and Security Systems: Sale and installation of IP and analogue CCTV systems, network video systems, and structured network systems for video surveillance. Includes ongoing monitoring capabilities.
4. Access Control Systems: IP-based access control systems, card readers, and integrated security solutions. May include time and attendance systems. Hardware-based with software integration.
5. Consultancy Services: Business technology consultancy services, acting as single point of contact for IT/ICT needs. Sourcing services through network of partners and managing client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd. provides managed ICT and cloud computing services alongside physical-security solutions (CCTV and access control) to small and mid-sized businesses in the UK Midlands. The company bundles IT support contracts, cloud services, unified communications, and CCTV/access control installation into ongoing service relationships delivered from its Northamptonshire base.

Product overview

ACME Business Solutions and Consultancy Ltd. offers a complete suite of business technology solutions as a single point of contact for businesses. The portfolio comprises four core service areas: ICT Services (technical support, network management, hardware/software provision, virtualization, unified communications), Cloud Services (domain services, Office 365, email/web/dedicated server hosting, cloud computing and storage), CCTV Services (IP network surveillance systems with remote monitoring), and Access Control (IP-based door access, time and attendance, alarm monitoring). The CredoID software platform integrates third-party hardware for complex access control projects. Services are available individually or as part of integrated managed solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Services Managed information and communications technology services covering network, server, and workstation administration delivered under recurring support agreements to UK Midlands businesses.
• Cloud Services Cloud computing services including hosting and cloud-based infrastructure delivered to small and mid-sized regional businesses as part of a managed-services relationship.
• CCTV Services CCTV surveillance system design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for commercial premises in the Midlands.
• Access Control Services Electronic access control system design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for commercial premises in the Midlands.
• Unified Communications Unified communications solutions integrating voice, messaging, and collaboration tools, delivered and supported for regional business customers.
• IT Support Contracts Recurring IT support contracts providing ongoing technical assistance, maintenance, and break-fix services to small and mid-sized businesses in the Midlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reductions in manpower and guarding costs achievable through remote CCTV monitoring

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CredoIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationACME's access control partners have developed and provided CredoID, a comprehensive software suite that integrates hardware from world-leading brands into a robust and powerful access control system. This enables ACME to handle complex access control projects that a single provider cannot match, providing best value solutions within budgetary constraints.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Netstar UK: UK IT support and managed services company serving SMB and mid-market businesses with IT support, cloud, and security services. Directly comparable to ACME in service mix, UK regional delivery, and SMB customer focus.
• Littlefish: UK managed IT support and services firm providing IT support, cloud, and cybersecurity to SMB and mid-market customers. Comparable to ACME in target market (UK SMB), service portfolio (managed support, cloud, security), and field-led delivery model.
• Bamboo Technology Group: UK managed IT services firm offering IT support, cloud, connectivity and security to UK businesses. Directly comparable to ACME as a UK SMB-focused managed IT services provider with a similar portfolio.
• Mirus IT: UK-based managed IT services provider focused on SMB and mid-market clients with cloud, support and security offerings. Directly comparable to ACME in business model, UK SMB focus and managed services portfolio.
• TSG (Technology Services Group): UK managed IT services provider delivering cloud, support, security, and unified communications to SMB and mid-market clients. Comparable to ACME across the same core stack (ICT, cloud, security, telephony) for UK business customers.

Broad incumbents

• Softcat plc: UK-based IT infrastructure provider and reseller delivering hardware, software, cloud and managed services to businesses of all sizes. Comparable to ACME as a UK B2B IT services provider but operating at vastly greater scale and national reach.
• Bytes Technology Group: UK-listed software licensing and IT services Value Added Reseller providing cloud, security, and managed services. Overlaps ACME in IT services, cloud and security but operates at enterprise scale with a national footprint.
• Daisy Communications: UK IT, cloud and telecommunications provider offering managed services, hosted telephony, connectivity, and security. Comparable to ACME in unified communications and cloud/hosting offerings and UK SMB target market, but with national reach.
• SCC (Specialist Computer Centres): Large UK and European IT services group providing managed services, cloud, infrastructure, and security solutions to enterprise and public sector. Comparable in breadth of portfolio (ICT, cloud, security) but at significantly larger scale than ACME.

Regional players

• C5 Alliance: Channel Islands-based IT services firm offering managed IT, cloud, and security solutions to local businesses. Comparable in scale and managed-services business model to ACME, but operating in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ACME BSC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACMEBSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acmebsc

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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