Headcount: 15 (+400%)
Specialism: Cisco and Webex
HQ: Cheltenham
Having only been founded in 2020, this Cisco and Webex-focused IT solutions partner claims its annual revenues have already risen to £5.4m.
Accounts for its fiscal years 2021 to 2024 show average monthly headcount quintupling to 15. It now employs 26 staff, with plans afoot to double that tally this year, it told us.
As a B Corp and the only accredited Green Project Management training provider in the UK, Original claims to have a “deep pedigree” in sustainability.
Q&A with Original Sales Director Matt Dunn
You’re one of the UK’s fastest growing IT solutions providers by headcount. What would you attribute that to?
Our growth is driven by our customer-centric, future first framework, strong Cisco and Webex partnerships, and a deep commitment to sustainability.
What’s your biggest growth bet for 2025?
Our key growth area is supporting the EU Taxonomy. Expanding our footprint via our new Prague office at The Flow Building is key, which will underpin our plan to double our headcount next year.
What’s been your biggest tech let down of the last 12 months?
The sluggish shift away from legacy systems, combined with a narrow focus on isolated point solutions that miss the broader AI-first opportunity.
Name one thing your company has planned for the next 12 months
We’re set to enhance and deepen our Original³ framework, quickening the journey to AI-Ops, eventually leading to click less experiences for our customers.
Which industry peer do you respect the most?
Joscha Bach, whose pioneering insights into cognitive architecture and human-AI interaction continually inspire our approach to intelligent digital transformation.
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