Exponential-e
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Exponential-e is a privately owned British IT services and telecommunications company founded in 2002, headquartered in London. The company wholly owns its high-capacity, business-only network infrastructure and delivers Cloud, Connectivity, Unified Communications, Cyber Security, and Managed IT services to over 3,000 enterprise customers. It holds multiple ISO accreditations and operates a UK-based 24/7/365 service desk, providing end-to-end solutions under a single SLA.
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Ideal Customer
- Exponential-e's positioning, pricing, and managed-service model are squarely aimed at mid-market to large enterprise organisations in the UK requiring integrated, end-to-end technology stacks — connectivity, cloud, UC, security, and managed IT — under a single SLA.
- Its case studies highlight multi-site enterprises, NHS trusts, local councils, universities, housing associations, and regulated businesses such as Virgin Atlantic.
Key Differentiators
- Exponential-e's primary differentiator is its wholly owned, carrier-class UK private network — a 100GigE VPLS/MPLS infrastructure that allows cloud services to reside on the customer's LAN rather than traversing the public internet, providing strong security, low latency, and data sovereignty.
- This enables the company to offer a single end-to-end SLA across connectivity, cloud, UC, security, and managed IT — something few rivals can match.
Industries Served
- Exponential-e serves a broad range of industries with particular depth in healthcare, government, education, finance, legal, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and leisure, insurance, life sciences, defence, emergency services, water companies, and critical national infrastructure.
- In healthcare, the company is especially prominent — its network is reported to power more than 65% of NHS organisations across London, and it provides HSCN connectivity for NHS bodies and health and social care partners.
Service Coverage
- Exponential-e is primarily a UK-focused provider, headquartered at 100 Leman Street, London, with additional offices in Manchester and Reading.
- Its self-owned carrier-class network extends connectivity coverage to over 90% of UK businesses, with 34 on-net data centres and more than 35,000 on-net postcodes in London alone, spanning major cities including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Sheffield, and Cardiff.
Partnerships
- Exponential-e holds a Microsoft Tier-1 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner status, and has been recognised as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP).
- It is also Five9's EMEA Partner of the Year 2025, reflecting a deep CCaaS integration partnership.
Company Size & Ownership
- Exponential-e was founded in July 2002 by Lee Wade and is registered in the UK as Exponential-e Limited (company number 04499567).
- Employee count estimates vary across sources but consistently fall in the 700–835 range as of 2024–2025, with one source reporting approximately 695 employees as of mid-2026.
Compliance & Certifications
- Exponential-e holds nine ISO accreditations spanning information security (ISO 27001:2013), cloud security controls (ISO 27017), service management (ISO 20000-1:2011), business continuity (ISO 22301:2012), quality management, environmental management (ISO 14001), energy management (ISO 50001), and data protection (BS 10012 PIMS).
- It also holds PCI DSS certification and has achieved CSA STAR Cloud certification.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 13, 2026
Offerings
21 offeringsCloud Services (Public, Private & Hybrid Cloud)
Exponential-e delivers a full range of cloud services including public cloud (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365), private cloud, hybrid cloud, and multicloud solutions, all delivered over its own high-capacity network. Services are fully managed and optimised by UK-based cloud experts. Offerings include Azure Managed Services, VMware Cloud Services, Azure Local, and hybrid cloud solutions.
Cloud Storage
Exponential-e offers enterprise cloud storage solutions including Enterprise Cloud Backup, Cloud Object Storage, and Storage Gateway services. All storage services are delivered over its secure, high-capacity private network. Solutions are scalable and managed by UK-based experts.
Colocation Hosting Services
Exponential-e offers colocation services from its strategically located UK data centres, providing enterprises with secure, reliable housing for their physical IT infrastructure. Services include data centre connectivity and managed data centre options. Solutions are designed to be cost-effective and energy-efficient.
Connectivity Services (Business Internet & Leased Lines)
Exponential-e provides high-performance business internet and leased line connectivity over its own proprietary UK network infrastructure. Services include dedicated leased lines with end-to-end SLAs, designed for enterprises requiring reliable, low-latency connections. Delivered as a fully managed service with 24/7 UK-based support.
Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS)
Exponential-e offers cloud-hosted Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) featuring omnichannel routing, intelligent IVR, agent assist tools, workforce engagement, AI and automation, CRM integrations, and 24/7 support. The platform includes a partnership with Five9 and supports workforce engagement management including predictive scheduling, gamification, and analytics. Consultancy services such as Contact Centre Value and Maturity Assessments are also available.
Cyber Security Services
Exponential-e delivers a comprehensive suite of cyber security services including Managed Security Services (MSS), Cyber Security Advisory, Ransomware Remediation, Ransomware Defender, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Identity Access Management, Endpoint Protection, and Cyber Security Testing. The portfolio also includes SOC (Managed Cyber Security Operations Centre), SIEM, DDoS protection, threat detection, and cloud security services. Services are integrated and delivered over Exponential-e's private network.
Data & AI (Sovereign AI Platforms)
Exponential-e offers Data and AI platform services including sovereign AI GPU platforms, NeoCloud infrastructure, and agentic AI services designed for secure, scalable enterprise intelligence. Services support scale-out data architectures and resilient AI across hybrid estates. The offering is targeted at organisations seeking responsible, compliant, and high-performance AI foundations.
Disaster Recovery & Backup
Exponential-e provides comprehensive disaster recovery and backup solutions including Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Online Backup, and Dedicated Backup services. All solutions are delivered over its own private network to ensure secure, fast data recovery. Services are designed to maintain business continuity with minimal downtime.
Global Managed LEO Satellite Broadband
Exponential-e offers a globally managed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband service for organisations requiring connectivity in locations beyond traditional fixed-line infrastructure. The service is managed end-to-end by Exponential-e and integrates with its wider network portfolio. Suitable for remote sites or business continuity purposes.
HSCN Services
Exponential-e provides Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) connectivity services for NHS organisations, local authorities, and healthcare partners in England. HSCN is a secure network for sharing data across health and social care systems. Exponential-e delivers this as a managed connectivity solution with its own high-capacity network.
IoT SIM - 4G Data Services
Exponential-e offers IoT SIM and 4G data connectivity services for businesses requiring mobile or remote connectivity. This service enables organisations to connect IoT devices and remote sites over 4G mobile networks. It integrates with Exponential-e's broader network and cloud services portfolio.
Managed IT Services
Exponential-e delivers managed IT services including Microsoft 365 managed services, PC as-a-Service, IT Service Management (ITSM) as-a-Service, and a fully staffed UK-based 24/7/365 managed service desk. As a Microsoft Tier-1 CSP and Gold Partner, Exponential-e manages and supports customers' M365, cloud, and hybrid IT environments. Services are delivered with a single end-to-end SLA.
Managed LAN & Wi-Fi
Exponential-e provides fully managed LAN and Wi-Fi solutions for businesses, handling the design, deployment, and ongoing management of local area network infrastructure. The service is delivered end-to-end with Exponential-e managing performance and security. It integrates with broader WAN and security services under a single SLA.
Professional Services & IT Consulting
Exponential-e provides professional services and IT consultancy including Microsoft EMS and Office 365 consultancy, ITSM implementation, Citrix deployments, DevOps consultancy, and DevOps Maturity Assessments. Services are delivered by certified consultants who guide customers through digital transformation and cloud migration journeys. The team supports initial assessment, design, implementation, and ongoing management.
Public Cloud Connectivity
Exponential-e provides secure, private connectivity to leading public cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 via ExpressRoute, bypassing the public internet. The service delivers predictable performance and enhanced security through private network routes. It is designed to extend enterprise networks securely into cloud environments.
Secure Connectivity
Secure Connectivity is a fully managed networking service from Exponential-e that combines enterprise connectivity, integrated network protection, and secure user access into a single platform. It includes volumetric DDoS protection and secure user access through FortiSASE. The service is managed by Exponential-e network and security specialists.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Exponential-e offers a fully managed SD-WAN service that enables businesses to intelligently route traffic across hybrid network underlays including its own VPLS national network and public internet. The service supports dynamic, application policy-based WAN connectivity and can operate over wired and wireless connections. It is professionally managed by Exponential-e's network specialists.
Unified Communications
Exponential-e provides enterprise-grade Unified Communications (UC) services including Direct Routing with Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, SIP Trunking, and Collaboration Spaces. The UC services are designed to support distributed workforces with resilient, highly scalable communication platforms. A Collaboration Assessment service is also available to help businesses plan their UC strategy.
VDI Solutions (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
Exponential-e provides Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions including Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Citrix Virtual Desktops, enabling organisations to deliver secure, managed virtual desktops to their workforce. Solutions are hosted on Exponential-e's private cloud and delivered over its own network. Fully managed options are available with 24/7 support.
Virtual Data Centre (VDC) - IaaS Services
Exponential-e's Virtual Data Centre is an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform enabling businesses to migrate on-premises IT infrastructure to the cloud with full operational control. VDC instances are hosted in geographically diverse Tier-3 UK data centres on fully redundant hardware. A self-service portal allows day-to-day administrative management of virtual machine estates.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Exponential-e's managed WAN service connects multiple business sites over its carrier-class private network using VPLS and MPLS technologies. All services are converged over a single connection with full network visibility and control. Designed for enterprises needing resilient, high-performance multi-site connectivity.
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