Headcount: 23 (+667%)
Specialism: Networking
HQ: London
Founded in 2017, this Cisco, Fortinet and Infoblox partner saw average monthly headcount shoot up from three to 23 between its fiscal 2021 and 2024.
BestPath claims to offer a full service spanning consultation at assessment stage, custom design and hardware and software procurement, through to custom-project implementation and IT support.
The networking, security and datacentre specialist has its own podcast hosted by its joint MDs, James Williamson and Nicholas Bridgeman, ‘Switching It Up with Jimbo and Nick’.
Its headcount has since grown to 28, it told us.
Q&A with BestPath MD Nicholas Bridgeman
You’re one of the UK’s fastest growing IT solutions providers by headcount. What would you attribute that to?
A strong set of company core values that we continually measure ourselves against. Caring about the customer and their journey. We always intend to manage customer networks as if they were our own.
What’s your biggest growth bet for 2025?
Infrastructure to support AI initiatives. This opportunity takes many different forms depending on company size, industry, and culture.
What’s been your biggest tech let down of the last 12 months?
The adoption of SASE products and services. The technology originally picked up momentum, but a lack of clarity and cohesive components created a large barrier to entry.
Name one thing your company has planned for the next 12 months
Expand our managed service offerings to enable us to add more value to clients. With the evolution of the infrastructure landscape, we see a shift in the technical services that clients demand, so BestPath are continually evolving to meet and exceed expectations.
Which industry peer do you respect the most?
Ian Turnbull; Pentasec co-founder.
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