The word Kocho is Japanese for ‘butterfly’, a theme close to the heart of the company as a result of the epic transformation it has been on over the past two decades. Kocho was born out of a merger between TiG Data Intelligence (formerly The Internet Group) and ThirdSpace (formerly the Oxford Computer Group), which were formed in 2001 and 2002, respectively. The result is that Kocho today operates atop a wealth of expertise stemming from the industry’s brightest minds. With a unique blend of IT solutions to its name, Kocho excels in providing companies with the tools they need to succeed in a cloud-first world. From protecting identities to securing data, the company’s more than 400-strong team of highly skilled IT specialists serve over 650 clients – including giants such as Such as, Welsh Water, Viking, and BT – ensuring they can operate as efficiently and securely as possible. This is reflected in the company’s mission, which is to keep technology simple – even as it gets increasingly complex. It is clear these efforts are paying off, as Kocho is today an eighttime Microsoft Partner of the Year, a feat achieved on the back of the company having been an identity and security Microsoft partner for more than 25 years across its various iterations. Kocho also holds all of Microsoft’s security accreditation and is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, positioning it as one of the brand’s most decorated partners. All of this makes its managed services, which encompass everything from IT support and security operations to networking, unrivalled when it comes to both asset fortification and cost reduction. One of the best examples of its work in this space was seen just last year, when the company launched a managed XDR. This AI-driven security operations service offers everything from easy onboarding to real-time reporting. Beyond its offerings to clients, Kocho embodies a similar excellence within. This is seen through its recognition in The Sunday Times’ list of the Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to the collaborative, people-first culture it prides itself on nurturing. Other cornerstones of this internal environment are doing the right thing, thinking greater, and recognising that it is better together. These three components comprise the Kocho Way – the set of core values its immensely talented people strive to uphold every day. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the fantastically talented, passionate, and motivated people that we have.” – Nicola Rees, Kocho’s People Director Whilst Kocho is a wholly collaborative effort, the team at its Cardiff base – or its Security Operations Centre (SOC) – deserve a special mention, with these individuals operating from a state-of-the-art, restricted-access facility in the heart of the city. This level of security ensures businesses receive the highest levels of threat detection and incident response, as well as round-the-clock security monitoring. The SOC is currently one of Kocho’s main areas of focus, with ambitious plans in place for its growth in coming years. Diving deeper into this, Lewis told us: “By expanding both our SOC team and cyber security expertise, we are able to ensure businesses can modernise their infrastructure and data strategies, all whilst maintaining robust security.” It is ultimately the combination of this forward-looking approach with a client-first mindset that sees solutions provided to more than meet real businesses’ security needs – a path it continues to walk. In short, when it comes to everything from secure cloud transformation to managed IT services and securing data and AI, few companies possess the blend of expertise and a client-first ethos that sets Kocho – a multiaward-winning Microsoft Partner – apart. As a result, the company is a fitting recipient of this award and a place in the programme. Contact: Lewis Coburn Company: Kocho Web Address: https://kocho.co.uk/ Based out of Cardiff and London, Kocho is a Microsoft partner with a focus on identity, security, and cloud-based solutions. The company delivers a number of managed IT and professional services to clients, all of which are geared towards helping their businesses modernise and secure their IT infrastructure. We caught up with the company’s own Lewis Coburn on the back of its recognition in this programme, hoping to find out more about how clients from across the UK benefit from these services. Best Managed IT Services Company 2025 – Cardiff
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