We’re proud to share that Atlas Cloud has been ranked 24th globally on the 2026 MSP 501, the technology channel’s largest and most respected ranking of managed service providers.
Placing 24th puts Atlas Cloud in the top 5% of the world’s best-run MSPs, ahead of hundreds of national and international firms, and stands as one of the highest placements achieved by a UK-headquartered provider.
For a British business built to serve recruitment agencies, law firms and other organisations with important operations, it’s independent proof of something we tell clients every day: you don’t have to choose between world-class IT and a partner who actually knows your business.
What is the MSP 501?
Now in its 19th year, the MSP 501 is the managed services industry’s original and most comprehensive benchmark. Each year, managed service providers from around the globe submit detailed, confidential financial and operational data, which is scored by a proprietary methodology to rank the world’s top-performing firms.
It has become known as the “gold standard” for identifying well-run MSPs, and it isn’t a list you can buy your way onto. The 2026 edition drew entrants from nine countries, with the 501 ranked firms generating more than $32 billion in combined revenue.
How the ranking is judged
What sets the MSP 501 apart is that it rewards how well a business is run, not simply how big it is. Placements are based on a weighted analysis of metrics including:
Recurring revenue
The strength and proportion of predictable, subscription-based income.
Revenue growth
Sustained performance above the industry average.
Profitability & efficiency
Evidence of a healthy, well-run and sustainable business.
Service breadth & maturity
The depth of services offered, including cyber security and cloud.
Innovation
Including how providers are adopting and monetising AI.
Client mix & retention
A loyal, well-balanced and growing customer base.
In other words, a high placement reflects a provider that is growing responsibly, retaining its clients, and investing in the capabilities that matter most right now, which in 2026 means security and AI above all.
Why this matters for our clients
Awards are only meaningful if they translate into something real for the businesses we look after. A top-25 MSP 501 placement is a signal of three things.
Stability
The ranking rewards financial health and recurring revenue. It reflects a partner that will still be here, and still investing, years from now.
Depth of service
Strong placements go to providers with mature, broad capabilities. For our clients that shows up as genuine expertise across managed IT, cyber security and Microsoft 365, rather than a thin spread.
A security-first approach
The 2026 list was shaped heavily by cyber security maturity. That sits at the core of our “reassuringly secure” approach, from Managed Detection & Response and our Security Operations Centre to Cyber Essentials certification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MSP 501?
It’s the technology channel’s largest annual ranking of managed service providers worldwide, now in its 19th year and run by Informa. Providers are ranked on a proprietary analysis of financial performance, operational efficiency and business health rather than size alone.
Where did Atlas Cloud rank in 2026?
Atlas Cloud was named No. 24 globally on the 2026 MSP 501, placing it among the top 5% of ranked providers worldwide.
How is the MSP 501 scored?
Through a weighted methodology covering recurring revenue, revenue growth, profitability, service breadth, technical and cyber security maturity, innovation including AI, and client retention.
Is the ranking paid for?
No. Placement is earned through submitted performance data assessed against a fixed methodology, so it can’t be bought.
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Being ranked among the world’s best MSPs is a milestone we’re proud of, but the real value is what it means for the organisations we protect and support every day.
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