DATAPLANET LIMITED

What DATAPLANET LIMITED does

DATAPLANET LIMITED, trading as dataplanet, is a UK-based managed service provider (MSP) incorporated in England and Wales (company number 15474820) with operations centred in Cirencester and a registered office in Bristol. Founded by Sean Tweedlie (Managing Director) and Rob Knapp (Technical Director), the company delivers outsourced IT department services, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support to UK businesses of 10 to 1,500 users, with stated focus on professional services (legal and accountancy), engineering and manufacturing, and FCA-aligned financial services firms. The company has a 1-10 employee team and operates as a direct sales-led organisation with proposals typically delivered within 48 hours.

The core technology offering is the Secure IT Platform, a Microsoft-first managed security stack integrating Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Huntress managed EDR and ITDR with 24/7 human-led SOC monitoring, immutable backup (Rubrik, Veeam, Druva, Assured Data Protection), Fortinet NGFW and SD-WAN, and Barracuda email security. The Secure IT Platform is included as standard across all Fully Managed IT tiers rather than sold as an add-on. Service modules span Infrastructure (HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Pure Storage/Everpure, VMware migration, HCI, hybrid cloud), Cloud and Microsoft 365 migrations and governance, Data Protection with tested disaster recovery, Networking, Professional Services (including Virtual IT Director engagement), Infrastructure Support (hour packs or scoped monthly cover), and Cyber Essentials certification support. The company is formally committed to the Assurix accreditation journey, providing continuous verification across 64 controls aligned to NCSC CAF 4.0.

DATAPLANET LIMITED generates revenue through five streams: fixed monthly per-user Fully Managed IT subscriptions, Infrastructure Support via prepaid hour packs or fixed monthly scoped cover, project-based Professional Services, vendor-neutral hardware procurement without markup, and Microsoft NCE CSP licensing resale. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per environment, with no public rate card. Customer acquisition is direct, content-led, and referral-driven via published case studies, blog content, and a free Proof-Readiness security scorecard. Named customers include Stone King, Mewburn Ellis, Royal Albert Hall, Corin Group, DTAG, 42T, Third Financial, Churchill Wealth Management, AMI, CMS Group, FT Gearing, Layers Accountancy, and Crapper & Sons. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

DATAPLANET LIMITED

Legal name

DATAPLANET LIMITED

Website

https://dataplanet.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DATAPLANET LIMITED is a UK-based managed service provider delivering outsourced IT, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support to UK businesses of 10-1,500 users across legal, manufacturing, and financial services sectors, built on a Microsoft-first stack with 24/7 SOC monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Microsoft 365 management
• IT infrastructure support
• Cloud migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fully Managed IT Services: Fixed monthly per-user pricing model covering helpdesk, infrastructure, security, vendor management, and strategy. Includes Secure IT platform as standard. One number, one bill.
2. Infrastructure Support On Demand: Hour packs (upfront purchase, hours never expire) or fixed monthly scoped cover. Senior engineering escalation and staff cover for in-house IT teams.
3. Professional Services: Project-based delivery including IT audits, Virtual IT Director engagement, infrastructure migrations, and cloud readiness assessments. Time-and-materials or fixed-price delivery.
4. Hardware & Goods Sales: Vendor-neutral hardware procurement through accredited channels including HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Pure Storage, and Eaton. Direct relationships without procurement markup.
5. Microsoft NCE CSP Licensing: Reseller of Microsoft New Commerce Experience Cloud Solution Provider products including subscriptions for Microsoft 365, Azure, and related services. Monthly or annual billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DATAPLANET LIMITED is a UK managed service provider delivering outsourced IT departments (Fully Managed IT) built on an integrated Secure IT Platform that bundles identity/access control, 24/7 SOC-managed threat detection, immutable backup, email security, and Cyber Essentials alignment. The portfolio also covers infrastructure deployment, Microsoft 365 migrations, data protection/DR, networking (Fortinet NGFW/SD-WAN), professional services, and infrastructure escalation support for in-house IT teams.

Product overview

DATAPLANET LIMITED is a UK managed service provider offering a unified platform-plus-services model centred on Fully Managed IT. The core offering, Fully Managed IT, is built upon the Secure IT Platform which provides integrated security (identity/access control, 24/7 SOC threat detection, immutable backup, email security, security awareness training) and Cyber Essentials alignment. The portfolio spans seven interconnected service modules: Infrastructure Services (server deployment, VMware migration, HCI, hybrid cloud, hardware procurement), Cloud & Microsoft 365 Services (migrations, Azure, tenant governance), Data Protection (backup, DR planning, air-gapped storage), Networking (Fortinet NGFW, SD-WAN, WiFi, structured cabling), Professional Services (project delivery, Virtual IT Director), Infrastructure Support (senior escalation, staff cover), and the Cyber Essentials Programme (certification support). The company operates as a Microsoft CSP and vendor-agnostic partner using best-of-breed tools from HPE, Dell, Pure Storage, Rubrik, Veeam, Druva, Fortinet, Huntress, and Barracuda. Target market is UK businesses of 10–1,500 users across legal, engineering, financial services, and SMB sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fully Managed IT Outsourced IT department covering helpdesk, infrastructure, security, vendor management, and strategy. Fixed monthly per-user pricing, one number one bill, sub-30 minute first response on working days. Targets UK businesses of 10-1,500 users.
• Secure IT Platform Baseline security platform included with Fully Managed IT. Covers identity and access control (MFA, conditional access, SSO), 24/7 SOC-managed threat detection, immutable cloud backup, Cyber Essentials alignment, email security, and security awareness training.
• Infrastructure Services Server deployment and refresh (HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge), VMware to Hyper-V migration, hyperconverged infrastructure, hybrid cloud integration, lifecycle planning, and vendor-neutral hardware procurement.
• Cloud & Microsoft 365 Services Microsoft 365 migrations from on-prem Exchange and file servers, Teams deployment and Phone, Azure infrastructure, tenant governance, cloud backup, and identity/access management (Entra ID, MFA, SSO, conditional access).
• Data Protection On-prem and VM backup, Microsoft 365 backup (email, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), disaster recovery planning with tested RTOs/RPOs, air-gapped and offsite storage, daily monitoring, and business continuity planning.
• Networking Next-generation firewall (Fortinet FortiGate NGFW), SD-WAN, enterprise Wi-Fi, managed switching with VLAN segmentation, structured cabling (Cat6A), and multi-site connectivity with site-to-site VPN.
• Professional Services Structured IT project delivery with RACI and milestones, infrastructure migrations, Virtual IT Director engagement (board-level technical leadership), IT audits and assessments, cloud readiness assessments, and partner delivery.
• Infrastructure Support Senior engineering escalation and staff cover for in-house IT teams. Complex infrastructure fault diagnosis, server/storage/virtualisation support, network escalation, holiday and sickness cover. Available as upfront hour packs or fixed monthly fee.
• Cyber Essentials Programme Guided certification programme from gap assessment through remediation to Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Includes firewall config, patch management, MFA, and access control.
• Proof-Readiness Scorecard Free security posture assessment built on the Assurix framework. Provides a quick scored assessment for businesses to understand their security gaps and readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-30 minute typical first response on working days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and strategic.

• EverpurecoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026Partnership announced to strengthen dataplanet's portfolio of enterprise infrastructure and data management solutions. Adds capabilities across modern data infrastructure, storage, backup and recovery strategies, cyber resilience, hybrid cloud architectures, and infrastructure refresh projects. Complements existing relationships with Microsoft, HPE, Rubrik, Druva, Veeam, Fortinet, and Huntress.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) with NCE CSP managed services. Direct accredited partnership for Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams Phone, Intune, and related licensing. Microsoft-first approach from ground up.
• HuntresscoreTechnology or IntegrationManaged EDR, ITDR (Identity Security Posture Management), and MDR services providing 24/7 human-led SOC monitoring on every managed endpoint. Threat containment and remediation rather than just flagging.
• RubrikcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise backup and cyber recovery platform. Immutable storage, ransomware resilience, and faster recovery operations. Protects Microsoft 365 data including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Teams.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationBackup solutions integrated into the Secure IT platform. Immutable, air-gapped backup for recoverability from ransomware and hardware failure.
• DruvacoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud backup solutions for data protection. Part of best-of-breed backup stack alongside Rubrik and Veeam.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationNext-generation firewall (NGFW), SD-WAN, and network security. Enterprise perimeter security with IPS, application control, and centralised management.
• BarracudasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationEmail security solutions. Multi-layer filtering, DKIM/DMARC configuration, and anti-phishing controls for email security layer.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreTechnology or IntegrationHPE ProLiant servers and enterprise infrastructure. Direct accredited supply for server deployment, refresh, and HCI solutions.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDell PowerEdge servers and infrastructure solutions. Direct accredited supply for server refresh and infrastructure projects.
• Pure StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise flash storage and data management. Everpure brand for data optimisation and protection solutions.
• Assured Data ProtectionsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationData protection and backup services. Part of the backup technology stack.
• EatonsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPower infrastructure including UPS and power protection for server and infrastructure environments.
• AssurixstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIndependent MSP trustmark body providing continuous verification framework aligned to NCSC CAF 4.0. 64 controls assessed across cybersecurity, operational maturity, and business resilience. Live monitoring with 30-day remediation window. Dataplanet formally committed to accreditation journey.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BDR Group: UK managed IT services provider offering fully managed IT, cloud, and cyber security to mid-market and SMB clients across multiple UK regions. Comparable in service portfolio, target market, and UK SMB/mid-market focus.
• ramsac limited: UK-based managed IT services and cybersecurity MSP founded in 1992, serving SMBs across legal, financial, and professional services with Microsoft-first approach. Directly comparable in target market (UK SMBs), Microsoft-centric stack, and vertical specialisation.
• Totality Services: London-based managed IT services and cyber security MSP focused on financial services, legal, and professional services. Comparable in vertical specialisation, fully managed subscription model, and London/South East UK coverage.
• IT Naturally: UK-based managed IT support and cyber security provider for SMBs across professional services and regulated sectors. Directly comparable in customer base (UK SMBs in legal/accountancy), service mix, and Microsoft ecosystem focus.
• Krome Technologies: UK-based managed IT services and cyber security provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with Microsoft 365, infrastructure, and security services. Comparable in customer profile, service portfolio, and UK SMB specialisation.
• Littlefish UK: UK managed IT services and cyber security provider offering fully managed IT, cloud, and infrastructure support to mid-market and SMB clients. Direct peer in target segment, service portfolio, and Microsoft-led delivery model.
• Cloud Cocoon (Netstar): Netstar is a UK-based managed IT services and Microsoft 365 specialist serving SMBs with fully managed support, cloud, and security services. Comparable in target customer size, Microsoft-first approach, and subscription-based managed IT offering.
• Optimising IT: UK-based managed IT services and Microsoft 365 specialist focused on SMBs and mid-market clients with cyber security and cloud services bundled. Comparable in Microsoft-first delivery, target segment, and UK geographic focus.

Others

• Pax8: Global cloud distribution and managed services platform enabling MSPs to deliver Microsoft, security, and cloud services. Adjacent ecosystem participant: a channel partner dataplanet could leverage (or compete against) for cloud service procurement and PSA/RMM tooling.

Broad incumbents

• BJSS: UK-based IT services and consultancy delivering managed services, cloud, and cybersecurity to enterprise and public sector. Broader incumbent with overlapping managed IT and cybersecurity capabilities but operating at larger scale with broader portfolio beyond SMB MSP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dataplanetltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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