We’re delighted to share that Initial IT has been named IT Services Company of the Year for Staffordshire at the 2025 Business Awards. It’s our third award win this year, with a fourth still shortlisted, and it recognises the trust our clients place in us and the results we continue to deliver across cyber security, IT services and Microsoft 365 protection.
Why this award matters
Peer-reviewed recognition
This wasn’t a self-nomination or an industry-buyer popularity contest. It was awarded by judges who understand what makes a reliable IT partner: consistent service, measurable impact, and rock-solid security. Hearing it from peers who’ve actually evaluated the work means more than any vendor-issued badge.
Driving Staffordshire’s digital progress
From protecting small firms to supporting business growth, we’re proud to help shape a more secure, connected and resilient local economy. Staffordshire businesses deserve cyber security that’s appropriate to their size, not enterprise tooling watered down or freelance setups stretched too thin. That’s where we sit.
A defining year
With the 2025 Business Awards celebrating a record-breaking year, this win lands at a moment of meaningful momentum. Our team has expanded, our client base has grown across the West Midlands, and our internal benchmarks for response time, security baseline coverage and Cyber Essentials readiness have all moved in the right direction.
What our clients are saying
“Initial IT just seems to make technology easy. We’re protected from cyber attacks and our data is secure.”, Julian Wates, Owner, Sokada Ltd
“Outstanding IT support and security. Andy and the team are always available, proactive and ensure our systems stay secure and running smoothly.”, Jo Darnley, Sharpbooks Ltd
Thank you
Thank you to the clients who’ve trusted us, often for years and in some cases for over a decade. Awards like this are reflections of long-running relationships, not one-off achievements. To everyone who’s worked with us, recommended us, or pushed us to be better, this win is yours too.
And a particular thank you to the Initial IT team. Reliable IT support isn’t glamorous; it’s an unrelenting attention to small details, day after day. The award is recognition of that work and the people who do it.
Initial IT, IT Services Company of the Year for Staffordshire, 2025. Based in Lichfield, serving SMBs across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.