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Top Microsoft Partners in Manchester

Compare Microsoft partners in Manchester for Microsoft 365, Azure, security, cloud projects and ongoing managed support.

Manchester's tech and media corridor — spanning MediaCity, the city centre, and the wider North West — runs on Microsoft platforms across creative industries, professional services, and manufacturing.

The 19 providers listed below work across Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, identity and security in Manchester. Each profile shows location, services and company focus so you can shortlist a partner that fits how you actually operate.

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Bytes Manchester Coverage

Manchester Founded 1982 Microsoft licensing, Azure, Microsoft 365, security and cloud services Top Executive: Sam Mudd (CEO)

This profile includes Bytes Manchester Coverage comes from its stated work in Microsoft licensing, Azure, Microsoft 365, security and cloud services. The recorded service location is Manchester, England, and…

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OryxAlign

Manchester Founded 2006 Managed IT, Microsoft cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure and workplace Top Executive: Carl Henriksen, CEO

A clear reason to shortlist OryxAlign comes from its stated work in Managed IT, Microsoft cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure and workplace. The recorded service location is Manchester coverage, London HQ,…

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Advania UK Limited

Manchester Founded 1998 Microsoft cloud, managed services, security, workplace and business applications Top Executive: Annette Murphy, CEO

For organisations comparing local Microsoft expertise, Advania UK Limited comes from its stated work in Microsoft cloud, managed services, security, workplace and business applications. The recorded service location is…

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Synapse360

Manchester Founded 1999 Cloud, data protection, backup, Microsoft 365 and managed infrastructure Top Executive: Colin Meakin (CEO)

This research entry considers Synapse360 comes from its stated work in Cloud, data protection, backup, Microsoft 365 and managed infrastructure. The recorded service location is Cheadle, Greater Manchester, and…

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ANS Group

Manchester Founded 2002 Azure, cloud, digital services, data, AI, cybersecurity and managed services Top Executive: Richard Thompson (CEO)

The practical relevance of ANS Group comes from its stated work in Azure, cloud, digital services, data, AI, cybersecurity and managed services. The recorded service location is Manchester, England…

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inTEC Business

Manchester Founded 2016 Cloud, communications, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity and managed IT Top Executive: Simon Howitt (CEO)

The documented service footprint of inTEC Business comes from its stated work in Cloud, communications, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity and managed IT. The recorded service location is Manchester…

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m-hance

Manchester Founded 1993 Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure and solutions for nonprofits Top Executive: Alan Moody (CEO)

Buyers can begin their review of m-hance comes from its stated work in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure and solutions for nonprofits. The recorded service location is Stockport, Greater…

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LIMA

Manchester Founded 1997 Managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, data protection and infrastructure Top Executive: Lisa Donohue (CEO)

The strongest evidence supporting LIMA comes from its stated work in Managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, data protection and infrastructure. The recorded service location is Salford, Greater…

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Everything Tech

Manchester Founded 2010 Cloud, remote desktop, networks, security, voice and managed IT Top Executive: Ruth Hall (Managing Director)

A procurement team evaluating Everything Tech comes from its stated work in Cloud, remote desktop, networks, security, voice and managed IT. The recorded service location is Manchester, England, and…

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Abtec Computer Solutions

Manchester Founded 1991 IT support, Microsoft cloud, hosted telephony and cybersecurity Top Executive: Andy Beynon (Managing Director)

This profile includes Abtec Computer Solutions comes from its stated work in IT support, Microsoft cloud, hosted telephony and cybersecurity. The recorded service location is Wigan, Greater Manchester, and…

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BCN Group

Manchester Founded 2009 Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, security and managed IT Top Executive: Rob Davies

A clear reason to shortlist BCN Group comes from its stated work in Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, security and managed IT. The recorded service location is Manchester, England, and the public…

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CloudM

Manchester Founded 2008 Microsoft 365 and cloud migration, SaaS management, automation and support Top Executive: Gary Bennion (Managing Director)

The public record for CloudM comes from its stated work in Microsoft 365 and cloud migration, SaaS management, automation and support. The recorded service location is Manchester, England, and the…

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FourNet

Manchester Founded 2005 Microsoft Teams, contact centre, cloud communications and managed services Top Executive: Richard Pennington (CEO)

For organisations comparing local Microsoft expertise, FourNet comes from its stated work in Microsoft Teams, contact centre, cloud communications and managed services. The recorded service location…

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CloudCoCo

Manchester Founded 2018 Microsoft cloud, managed IT, cybersecurity, connectivity and support Top Executive: Darren Beswick (CEO)

This research entry considers CloudCoCo comes from its stated work in Microsoft cloud, managed IT, cybersecurity, connectivity and support. The recorded service location is Leeds and Manchester…

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Zenzero

Manchester Founded 2004 Microsoft 365, Azure, managed IT, cybersecurity and data Top Executive: Anne Hall (CEO)

The practical relevance of Zenzero comes from its stated work in Microsoft 365, Azure, managed IT, cybersecurity and data. The recorded service location is Manchester coverage, and the public…

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Sharp UK

Manchester Founded 1912 Microsoft cloud, managed IT, workplace, cybersecurity and print services Top Executive: Stuart Sykes (Managing Director)

The documented service footprint of Sharp UK comes from its stated work in Microsoft cloud, managed IT, workplace, cybersecurity and print services. The recorded service location is Manchester…

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Chess ICT

Manchester Founded 1993 Microsoft 365, cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity and managed IT Top Executive: David Pollock (Executive Chairman)

Buyers can begin their review of Chess ICT comes from its stated work in Microsoft 365, cloud, connectivity, cybersecurity and managed IT. The recorded service location is Alderley Edge, Greater…

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Doherty Associates

Manchester Founded 1991 Microsoft cloud, Azure, Microsoft 365, security and managed IT Top Executive: Terry Doherty — Founder and Chief Executive

The strongest evidence supporting Doherty Associates comes from its stated work in Microsoft cloud, Azure, Microsoft 365, security and managed IT. The recorded service location is Manchester coverage, and…

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Softcat Manchester

Manchester Founded 1993 Microsoft licensing, Azure, workplace, security and managed services Top Executive: Graham Charlton (CEO)

A procurement team evaluating Softcat Manchester comes from its stated work in Microsoft licensing, Azure, workplace, security and managed services. The recorded service location is Manchester…

How MediaCityUK and the Northern Powerhouse Shaped Manchester's Microsoft Partners

Manchester's tech story runs through Salford Quays. When the BBC moved much of its operations to MediaCityUK, ITV and dock10 followed, and around 120 digital and creative businesses grew up around them. Microsoft partners in Manchester grew up serving that world: broadcasters and production companies with demanding IT.

The Northern Powerhouse agenda then drew in professional services, manufacturers and a fast-growing AI scene — the region's AI sector is valued at $4.7bn, according to Invest Manchester — producing a partner base that blends creative-industry fluency with enterprise cloud skills.

Manchester's Standout Industries and the Microsoft Work They Need

Three industries drive most partner work in Greater Manchester — for firms beyond the city region, see the wider UK Microsoft partner directory.

Media, Creative and Digital

MediaCityUK's cluster keeps partners busy with production storage, Azure-based archive workflows, and Microsoft 365 for dispersed creative teams. Where a missed deadline can mean a missed broadcast slot, uptime and fast response matter most.

Cyber Security and Professional Services

Greater Manchester is the nation's fastest-growing cyber security ecosystem. Local partners deliver Defender, Sentinel and identity protection, plus Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 support. For specialists, see our UK security-focused Microsoft partners roundup.

Universities, Health and the Public Sector

Five universities feed a student pipeline of more than 100,000, and health innovation zones run live NHS testbeds. Local partners support university IT estates, research computing on Azure, and secure Microsoft 365 rollouts in public services.

What to Ask a Manchester Microsoft Partner Before You Sign

  • Verify the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation and its solution area on the official Microsoft partner directory.
  • Ask shortlisted partners for clients in your sector — MediaCity production work and university IT estates are very different.
  • Get UK-based support and the SLA in writing, with engineers who can reach your Salford, Trafford or city-centre office.
  • Confirm UK data residency for media, health and professional services workloads.
  • Meet the delivery team, not just sales — and ask about certifications and staff training.

What Manchester Companies Actually Hire Microsoft Partners For

Managed Microsoft 365 support is the bread and butter: email, Teams, SharePoint and device management for hybrid teams. Many firms run split sites — a Salford studio plus a city-centre HQ — so identity and secure access between locations come up in nearly every engagement.

Azure migration follows close behind. Creative firms move heavy production storage off ageing servers; scale-ups build cloud-native environments that grow with headcount. Copilot and AI readiness assessments are the newest request: partners help firms pilot Copilot once data governance is sorted.

Dynamics 365 shows up in professional services and manufacturers — finance, operations and CRM for firms that have outgrown spreadsheets. For UK buying patterns, see our MSP data report, or contact us to narrow the shortlist.

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Do I need a partner with an actual office in Manchester?+

Not always. Most cloud projects can be delivered remotely. A local office matters most for physical work: studio and network upgrades in Salford or Trafford, hardware refreshes, or on-site support during a production-critical week. Ask how quickly an engineer can reach your site.

Why do Manchester partners keep mentioning Cyber Essentials?+

Greater Manchester is the UK's fastest-growing cyber security ecosystem, so credentials carry extra weight here. Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed baseline that many buyers require of suppliers. Local partners usually bundle certification support with Defender and Sentinel deployments.

Can a partner help us try Microsoft 365 Copilot without exposing company data?+

Yes. A proper pilot starts with a data readiness review of SharePoint and Teams permissions. The partner then enables Copilot for a small group with governance controls in place. Look for Data & AI solution-area experience, not just a licence sale.

We are a creative agency. What would a Microsoft partner actually do for us?+

For MediaCity-style firms, the typical engagement covers shared storage for large media files, Microsoft 365 licensing and device management, and security basics like multi-factor authentication and backups. Partners familiar with the area understand production deadlines.

How much does a Microsoft partner in Manchester typically cost?+

There is no standard price — it depends on user count, workloads and support hours. Managed Microsoft 365 support is usually priced per user per month, Azure work follows consumption pricing plus a management fee, and migrations are quoted fixed-price after an assessment. Get the scope in writing and compare at least two quotes.

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