Littlefish acquires Storm Technology to expand IT and cyber security services

Managed IT and cyber security services provider, Littlefish, has today announced the acquisition of Storm Technology, a leading Microsoft-focused business technology consultancy based in Ireland.

Founded in 2003 in Nottingham, Littlefish has grown into an award-winning enterprise-focused managed service provider, with offices in both Nottingham and Sheffield. With nearly 700 employees, and after securing significant investment from Bowmark Capital in 2022 (alongside a re-investment from previous backers, LDC), this move accelerates Littlefish’s next phase of growth. The acquisition will enable Littlefish to continue its rapid organic expansion and enhance its portfolio, particularly in enterprise applications and Microsoft M365/D365 solutions.

Littlefish CEO, Steve Robinson, commented: “As a business, we’ve evolved from a bedroom startup to the superior alternative to multi-billion-pound IT outsourcers, providing award-winning services and a world-class customer experience. This acquisition marks the next part of our success story, expanding our presence with a like-minded organisation that will materially enhance our Microsoft business solution capabilities.”

Known for its expertise in managed IT services, cyber security, cloud services, and strategic IT consultancy, the deal allows Littlefish to harness new potential in the UK and Irish markets. This will address the growing demand for business-focused Microsoft solutions, while also expanding its customer base in Ireland through Storm Technology.

Through the acquisition, Littlefish customers can expect access to a new and extensive Microsoft solutions portfolio and a curated partner network that will further enable digital transformation journeys, facilitate growth at scale, and unlock the end-to-end benefits of Microsoft business application solutions through strategic integration and adoption.

Karl Flannery, CEO, Storm Technology, added: “Joining forces with Littlefish marks an exciting step in our business and client journey, supporting our growth ambition – facilitating entry to the UK market, while reaffirming our commitment to delivering maximum client impact with the expansion of our existing capabilities – creating an end-to-end digital operating platform.”