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title: UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker – H1 2026
canonical_url: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1
type: dataset
publisher: Omniscan
sector: UK IT Services & Resellers
period: H1 2026
coverage_start: '2026-01-01'
coverage_end: '2026-06-30'
date_published: '2026-09-01'
last_updated: '2026-09-01'
organisations: 7
articles_analysed: 1100
mentions: 288
data_download: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/data.json
summary: Computacenter had the highest average monthly share of coverage (30.8%) among
  7 providers in UK earned media from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, ahead of Kainos
  (23.4%) and Softcat (21.7%).
---

# UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker: H1 2026 (1 January 2026–30 June 2026)

> Computacenter had the highest average monthly share of coverage (30.8%) among 7 providers in UK earned media from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, ahead of Kainos (23.4%) and Softcat (21.7%). OneAdvanced had the most favourable net tone (+100). Omniscan analysed 1,100 articles containing 288 mentions of the providers tracked.

Interactive version: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1

## UK IT Services & Resellers ranking by share of coverage, H1 2026

| Rank | Organisation | Average monthly share of coverage | Mentions | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Net tone |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Computacenter | 30.8% | 85 | 83% | 12% | 5% | +79 |
| 2 | Kainos | 23.4% | 73 | 80% | 19% | 1% | +78 |
| 3 | Softcat | 21.7% | 66 | 85% | 12% | 3% | +82 |
| 4 | Bytes Technology | 13.8% | 40 | 30% | 35% | 35% | −5 |
| 5 | OneAdvanced | 7.2% | 15 | 100% | 0% | 0% | +100 |
| 6 | FDM Group | 1.8% | 5 | 0% | 80% | 20% | −20 |
| 7 | Civica | 1.3% | 4 | 100% | 0% | 0% | +100 |

## Monthly share of coverage, UK IT Services & Resellers

| Organisation | January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | June 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Computacenter | 57.9% | 14.3% | 27.9% | 46.3% | 14.5% | 24.1% |
| Kainos | 10.5% | 21.4% | 4.9% | 19.5% | 35.5% | 48.3% |
| Softcat | 2.6% | 28.6% | 36.1% | 19.5% | 32.9% | 10.3% |
| Bytes Technology | 18.4% | 14.3% | 26.2% | 7.3% | 13.2% | 3.4% |
| OneAdvanced | 5.3% | 21.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 12.1% |
| FDM Group | 5.3% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Civica | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |

## Providers in detail

### Computacenter

**Computacenter led as AI demand broadened its media profile**

Computacenter ranked 1st of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (30.8%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 85 mentions and a net tone of +79.

The VMware contractual dispute added a distinct vendor and licensing issue in January and February. April’s first-quarter update placed hyperscaler spending, UK AI projects and weaker managed services within the same company-focused account. Computacenter’s first FTSE 100 entry became the main company-focused development in June, connecting trading performance, market value and international expansion. Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 57.9%, compared with 14.3% in February 2026. January 2026: Computacenter acquired AgreeYa Solutions and its Indian operations for up to $120m, reported by Computer Weekly. March 2026: volume rose by 15 to 17, share increased 13.6 points to 27.9% and rank improved to second; stories included the £9.2bn full-year revenue result and £7.1bn committed product-order pipeline. April 2026: share increased 18.4 points to 46.3% and Computacenter returned to first; Reuters reported its upgraded outlook alongside AI and data-centre project demand. June 2026: Computacenter secured its first FTSE 100 place, reported by ChannelWeb. Computacenter expects 2025 adjusted pre-tax profit of at least £270m, ahead of market expectations, after strong second-half trading and 32% growth in gross invoiced income. The group highlighted North American growth, a challenging French market and its acquisition of AgreeYa Solutions.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 57.9%, compared with 14.3% in February 2026.
- January 2026: Computacenter acquired AgreeYa Solutions and its Indian operations for up to $120m, reported by Computer Weekly.
- Computacenter expects 2025 adjusted pre-tax profit of at least £270m, ahead of market expectations, after strong second-half trading and 32% growth in gross invoiced income. The group highlighted North American growth, a challenging French market and its acquisition of AgreeYa Solutions.
- Computacenter is involved in litigation relating to Tesco's attempted renewal of VMware licences and support, with Dell filing a claim against the reseller. The dispute concerns whether VMware/Broadcom and distribution partners must fulfil contractual renewal obligations.
- The US GSA's Broadcom VMware agreement excludes vSphere Foundation despite offering discounts on other VMware products. The article notes Computacenter's litigation with Broadcom and Dell over VMware-related contractual obligations, amid wider licensing disruption.
- Computacenter shares fell 5.8% after full-year results met, but did not exceed, investor expectations.

Leading themes:

- Financial Results & Markets: 69.4% of Computacenter's coverage (theme index 1.34, net tone +85)
- M&A, Investment & Ownership: 22.4% of Computacenter's coverage (theme index 15.13, net tone +100)
- Vendors, Licensing & Channel: 4.7% of Computacenter's coverage (theme index 0.96, net tone −75)

Notable positive coverage:

- 8 January 2026, channelweb.co.uk: [Computacenter boosts worldwide footprint with $120m AgreeYa Solutions buyout](https://www.channelweb.co.uk/news/2026/computacenter-agreeya-acquisition). Computacenter acquired US-based professional-services provider AgreeYa Solutions and associated Indian assets for up to $120m. The deal expands its cloud, data, automation, AI and staffing capabilities across North America, Europe and India.
- 8 January 2026, itchanneloxygen.com: [Computacenter Redresses US Services Anomaly With $120m Acquisition](https://itchanneloxygen.com/computacenter-redresses-us-services-anomaly-with-120m-acquisition/). Computacenter acquired AgreeYa Solutions for up to $120m to expand North American professional-services revenue beyond $350m annually. The acquisition also strengthens its US and India delivery capabilities.
- 8 January 2026, computerweekly.com: [Computacenter adds services depth to US business | Microscope](https://www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366636823/Computacenter-adds-services-depth-to-US-business). Computacenter acquired AgreeYa Solutions and AgreeYa India for up to $120m, its fourth US acquisition. The deal adds professional-services, cloud, data, automation and AI capabilities and is expected to be immediately earnings accretive.

Notable negative coverage:

- 17 February 2026, computerweekly.com: [Tesco vs VMware: Dell weighs in on VMware contractual obligation | ...](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366638927/Tesco-vs-VMware-Dell-weighs-in-on-VMware-contractual-obligation). Computacenter is involved in litigation relating to Tesco's attempted renewal of VMware licences and support, with Dell filing a claim against the reseller. The dispute concerns whether VMware/Broadcom and distribution partners must fulfil contractual renewal obligations.
- 22 January 2026, theregister.com: [GSA's VMware framework deal skips the actual hypervisor](https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/22/us_gov_gets_broadcom_discount/). The US GSA's Broadcom VMware agreement excludes vSphere Foundation despite offering discounts on other VMware products. The article notes Computacenter's litigation with Broadcom and Dell over VMware-related contractual obligations, amid wider licensing disruption.
- 15 January 2026, theregister.com: [Dell wants £10m+ from VMware if Tesco case goes against it](https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/15/dell_vmware_claim_tesco_case/). Computacenter remains a co-defendant in Tesco's dispute over VMware perpetual licences and support, and has brought claims against Broadcom and Dell. Dell has filed a contingent claim against VMware seeking more than £10m if Computacenter succeeds.

- [Computacenter deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=computacenter&view=deep-dive)
- [Computacenter PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/computacenter.pdf)

### Kainos

**Kainos builds second-place profile through contracts, results and hiring**

Kainos ranked 2nd of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (23.4%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 73 mentions and a net tone of +78.

Public-sector delivery established an early strand through the Home Office border-platform contract, while Nick Venables’ appointment and the BelTech programme broadened January’s agenda. March’s smaller profile centred on investment and leadership subjects, including Richard McCann’s share transfer and Brendan Mooney’s West Belfast business roundtable. April restored second place as upgraded FY26 expectations, record backlog and the £24m DVSA extension received independent editorial coverage. Kainos’s share rose to 35.5% and it ranked first in May; stories included FY26 results, Workday growth, NHS-related revenue, graduate recruitment and the Defra contract worth up to £150m. Kainos remained first in June, when reporting concentrated on its £19.8m Northern Ireland investment and plans for 341 jobs, alongside the Pay Transparency Analyzer and renewed Defra coverage. March 2026: Brendan Mooney discussed managing 3,500 staff across 20 countries — Belfast Media. April 2026: the £24m DVSA extension for the MOT service — TechMarketView. May 2026: plans to recruit 200 graduates alongside stronger annual results — BBC. June 2026: European adoption of the Kainos-powered Pay Transparency Analyzer — Enterprise Times. Kainos appointed Nick Venables as chief revenue officer of product, its third C-suite change in under a year. The article also reports recent revenue growth and public-sector contract activity.

Key messages:

- Kainos appointed Nick Venables as chief revenue officer of product, its third C-suite change in under a year. The article also reports recent revenue growth and public-sector contract activity.
- Kainos said FY26 revenue is expected to exceed consensus, with adjusted profit before tax in line with forecasts. It reported strong progress across its divisions, record backlog and growth in Workday Products recurring revenue.
- Kainos secured a 12-month, £24m extension with the DVSA to continue supporting and improving the MOT service. The article also notes its prior £73m Driver Services Platform contract and improved FY26 trading momentum.
- Kainos reported 17% revenue growth, expanding AI and public-sector work, and increased Workday Products recurring revenue. The group also detailed growth in staff, customers and North American operations following the Davis Pier acquisition.
- Kainos reported a 17% revenue increase, with healthcare revenue up 55% following NHS contract wins. The company highlighted work connected to NHS digital health checks and future health-data and AI opportunities.
- Kainos plans to hire 200 graduates after adding staff and reporting stronger annual results. Its chief executive said the company expects continued demand for scalable, secure AI deployment and plans to expand its Responsible AI team.

Leading themes:

- Financial Results & Markets: 39.7% of Kainos's coverage (theme index 0.63, net tone +72)
- People, Skills & Leadership: 28.8% of Kainos's coverage (theme index 5.62, net tone +90)
- Public Sector & Government IT: 17.8% of Kainos's coverage (theme index 4.79, net tone +92)

Notable positive coverage:

- 19 January 2026, channelweb.co.uk: [Kainos names Nick Venables CRO of product](https://www.channelweb.co.uk/news/2026/kainos-nick-venables-appointment). Kainos appointed Nick Venables as chief revenue officer of product, its third C-suite change in under a year. The article also reports recent revenue growth and public-sector contract activity.
- 20 April 2026, techmarketview.com: [Kainos accelerates to hit double-digit growth in FY26](https://www.techmarketview.com/ukhotviews/archive/2026/04/20/kainos-accelerates-to-hit-double-digit-growth-in-fy26). Kainos said FY26 revenue is expected to exceed consensus, with adjusted profit before tax in line with forecasts. It reported strong progress across its divisions, record backlog and growth in Workday Products recurring revenue.
- 28 April 2026, techmarketview.com: [Kainos gets MOT for another year](https://www.techmarketview.com/ukhotviews/archive/2026/04/28/kainos-gets-mot-for-another-year). Kainos secured a 12-month, £24m extension with the DVSA to continue supporting and improving the MOT service. The article also notes its prior £73m Driver Services Platform contract and improved FY26 trading momentum.

- [Kainos deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=kainos&view=deep-dive)
- [Kainos PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/kainos.pdf)

### Softcat

**Results and AI demand underpinned Softcat’s third-place media position**

Softcat ranked 3rd of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (21.7%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 66 mentions and a net tone of +82.

Its position was highly uneven, ranging from sixth place and 2.6% in January to first place in February and March. The January coverage consisted of GDS’s contract with Softcat for a potential public-sector rollout of AI coding-assistant technologies. February combined the £5.9m DWP security and anti-fraud contract with investment scrutiny of hybrid-cloud, AI and cybersecurity demand. March supplied the period’s central editorial event: strong first-half results, a higher profit outlook and demand for AI-ready infrastructure amid memory shortages. April’s smaller agenda broadened into Softcat’s Glasgow office expansion, Oakland’s £12m consultancy pipeline and recognition at the Check Point partner awards. Share increased to 32.9% in May as stories included another profit-guidance upgrade, strong third-quarter trading and the launch of the 3S sustainability framework. Visibility peaked in March 2026 at 36.1%, compared with 2.6% in January 2026. February 2026: share rose 26.0 percentage points to 28.6% and rank improved from sixth to first; stories included DWP’s £5.9m security and anti-fraud contract with Softcat. March 2026: share increased 7.5 points to 36.1% while Softcat remained first; contemporaneous reporting covered its first-half results, £2.01bn gross invoiced income and higher FY2026 profit outlook.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in March 2026 at 36.1%, compared with 2.6% in January 2026.
- January 2026: GDS contracted Softcat for a potential public-sector rollout of AI coding-assistant technologies — PublicTechnology.
- Softcat reported H1 FY26 GII growth of 33.3% to £2bn, with strong hardware, software and services performance. CEO Graham Charlton cited AI infrastructure demand and outlined potential M&A-led international expansion.
- Softcat raised its FY2026 underlying operating-profit growth outlook to mid-teens, citing strong AI-enabled infrastructure demand and order pull-forward linked to memory shortages. Its first-half underlying operating profit rose 27.3% to £93.8m.
- Softcat's hardware gross invoiced income rose 78% year on year to £584m as customers accelerated purchases ahead of memory shortages. AI-related data-centre, server and computer upgrades drove demand.
- Softcat reported first-half growth driven by AI infrastructure demand, large projects and orders brought forward ahead of component price rises. The company also described using AI tools internally and said AI adoption offers long-term opportunities.

Leading themes:

- Financial Results & Markets: 75.8% of Softcat's coverage (theme index 1.48, net tone +80)
- AI, Cloud & Digital Services: 9.1% of Softcat's coverage (theme index 1.12, net tone +67)
- Vendors, Licensing & Channel: 6.1% of Softcat's coverage (theme index 1.35, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 18 March 2026, channelweb.co.uk: [‘We’re entering a golden era for Softcat and for our industry’: CEO Graham Charlton on £2bn GII milestone](https://www.channelweb.co.uk/news/2026/softcat-h1-fy26-results). Softcat reported H1 FY26 GII growth of 33.3% to £2bn, with strong hardware, software and services performance. CEO Graham Charlton cited AI infrastructure demand and outlined potential M&A-led international expansion.
- 18 March 2026, reuters.com: [UK's Softcat lifts fiscal 2026 profit forecast as AI demand drives growth](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-softcat-lifts-fiscal-2026-profit-forecast-ai-demand-drives-growth-2026-03-18/). Softcat raised its FY2026 operating-profit growth outlook after strong first-half results, supported by AI infrastructure demand and early customer orders amid memory shortages.
- 18 March 2026, investorschronicle.co.uk: [Softcat raises guidance as businesses rush to upgrade hardware](https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/content/6cd69579-1afe-467c-81ec-a06924479c7e). Softcat's hardware gross invoiced income rose 78% year on year to £584m as customers accelerated purchases ahead of memory shortages. AI-related data-centre, server and computer upgrades drove demand.

Notable negative coverage:

- 16 February 2026, asktraders.com: [Softcat Shares Hits New 12-Month Low as Valuation Pressure Intensifies](https://www.asktraders.com/analysis/softcat-shares-hits-new-12-month-low-as-valuation-pressure-intensifies/). Softcat shares reached a new 12-month low amid valuation concerns about AI's impact on traditional IT-services models. The article also cites its share buyback, Oakland Group acquisition and insider share sales.

- [Softcat deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=softcat&view=deep-dive)
- [Softcat PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/softcat.pdf)

### Bytes Technology

**Bytes visibility shifted from contracts to scrutiny and strategic realignment**

Bytes Technology ranked 4th of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (13.8%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 40 mentions and a net tone of −5.

January’s coverage centred on Phoenix Software’s £75m Ministry of Defence agreement and its reported revenue and operating-profit growth. February brought lower visibility and a narrower agenda, led by the appointment of Candice Arnold as chief marketing officer; a software-market sell-off article was only a contextual mention of Bytes. March expanded the profile around Jack Watson’s departure and reporting-line reorganisation, alongside the FY2026 update and forecast of broadly flat FY2027 operating profit. May’s reporting developed that financial picture through full-year results, a £25m share buyback, services growth and adaptation to Microsoft incentive changes. June contained no company-focused development in the captured evidence; Bytes appeared contextually in analysis of Microsoft’s direct-billing transition and reseller commissions. January 2026: Phoenix Software secured a £75m, three-year Ministry of Defence software-procurement contract — ChannelWeb. February 2026: share fell 4.1 points to 14.3% and rank moved from second to fourth; stories included Candice Arnold’s appointment as Bytes Software Services chief marketing officer. April 2026: share fell 18.9 points to 7.3% and rank moved to fourth; contemporaneous company-focused reporting covered UBS’s downgrade to Neutral over costs, flat EBIT guidance and Microsoft incentive exposure. March 2026: Bytes said Jack Watson had departed after 19 years and that his role would not be replaced — IT Channel Oxygen.

Key messages:

- January 2026: Phoenix Software secured a £75m, three-year Ministry of Defence software-procurement contract — ChannelWeb.
- Phoenix Software, a Bytes Technology brand, was ranked seventh among large companies in the UK's Best Workplaces for Development 2026. The recognition was based on employee feedback about workplace development.
- Bytes Technology delivered 11.5% GII growth in FY25, supported by software and services, although operating profit declined after investment in staff. The company cited recovery from Microsoft incentive changes, public-sector framework wins and expanding AI-related services capability.
- Phoenix Software consultant Leaha Torres became the first woman in the UK to achieve Broadcom's VCF Knight–NSX certification. Phoenix said the achievement reinforces its VMware by Broadcom capabilities.
- Bytes Software Services has appointed Candice Arnold as CMO. She said the Microsoft partner is strengthening its market identity as services, AI consumption and resilience become more important.
- Bytes Technology reported fiscal 2026 gross invoiced income growth of 11.5% to £2.34bn, while operating profit fell 5.6%. The group expects gross-profit growth to accelerate in FY27 after Microsoft incentive changes and a sales reorganisation.

Leading themes:

- Financial Results & Markets: 55.0% of Bytes Technology's coverage (theme index 0.96, net tone −36)
- People, Skills & Leadership: 15.0% of Bytes Technology's coverage (theme index 1.43, net tone +33)
- Contract Wins & Client Deals: 10.0% of Bytes Technology's coverage (theme index 24.8, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 13 January 2026, itchanneloxygen.com: [Phoenix Software Cracks MoD Code With £75m Win](https://itchanneloxygen.com/phoenix-software-cracks-mod-code-with-75m-win/). Bytes Technology-owned Phoenix Software won a three-year, £75m Ministry of Defence software agreement through the TePAS 2 framework. It will act as sole supplier under the Value Added Software Agreement.
- 13 January 2026, channelweb.co.uk: [Phoenix Software lands £75m government contract](https://www.channelweb.co.uk/news/2026/phoenix-software-mod-contract). Bytes Technology-owned Phoenix Software secured a £75m, three-year MoD software-procurement contract under the VOSA agreement. The deal is intended to centralise software purchasing and improve spend visibility.
- 22 May 2026, technologyreseller.uk: [Phoenix named a Best Place to Work for Development in 2026](https://technologyreseller.uk/phoenix-named-a-best-place-to-work-for-development-in-2026/). Phoenix Software, a Bytes Technology brand, was ranked seventh among large companies in the UK's Best Workplaces for Development 2026. The recognition was based on employee feedback about workplace development.

Notable negative coverage:

- 24 March 2026, uk.finance.yahoo.com: [Bytes Technology shares tumble as profit outlook disappoints](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bytes-technology-shares-tumble-profit-110004721.html). Bytes Technology shares fell 15% after it forecast flat operating profit despite expected higher gross-profit growth. The company cited Microsoft incentive changes, sales reorganisation disruption and £4.5m of additional costs.
- 24 March 2026, businesscloud.co.uk: [Bytes Technology Group’s share price drops 15% after trading update](https://businesscloud.co.uk/news/bytes-technology-groups-share-price-drops-15-after-trading-update/). Bytes Technology's shares dropped 15% after its trading update forecast broadly flat FY2027 operating profit. The group plans a further private- and public-sector go-to-market alignment through Bytes Software Services and Phoenix Software.
- 10 March 2026, businesscloud.co.uk: [Bytes share price drops as MD departs after two decades](https://businesscloud.co.uk/news/bytes-share-price-drops-as-md-departs-after-two-decades/). Bytes Technology managing director Jack Watson left by mutual consent after nearly two decades, and the company said it will not replace the role. Its share price fell following the announcement.

- [Bytes Technology deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=bytestechnology&view=deep-dive)
- [Bytes Technology PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/bytestechnology.pdf)

### OneAdvanced

**OneAdvanced’s share peaked in February, volume in June**

OneAdvanced ranked 5th of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (7.2%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 15 mentions and a net tone of +100.

Its average monthly share was higher at 7.2%, with the monthly measure giving equal weight to February’s 21.4% share and June’s 12.1% share despite differing cohort volumes. The company moved from fourth in January to second in February as the news agenda expanded from the Patchs Health acquisition to skills and cyber resilience. It then fell to sixth in March and recorded no measured mentions in April, before returning in fifth place in May alongside the IQ platform launch. June produced the highest volume, with seven mentions and third place; stories included IQ updates and the NVIDIA healthcare pilot. The wider profile encompassed acquisition, workforce investment, product development and healthcare infrastructure, while measured visibility was concentrated in February by share and June by volume. Visibility peaked in February 2026 at 21.4%, compared with 0% in April 2026. January 2026: OneAdvanced acquired Patchs Health, reported by Healthcare Today. February 2026: share rose 16.1 points to 21.4% and rank improved from fourth to second; stories included OneAdvanced’s Apprenticeship Levy pledge reported by TechMarketView. March 2026: share fell 19.8 points to 1.6% and rank moved from second to sixth; Business Wire carried OneAdvanced’s ISO 42001 certification announcement.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in February 2026 at 21.4%, compared with 0% in April 2026.
- January 2026: OneAdvanced acquired Patchs Health, reported by Healthcare Today.
- OneAdvanced discusses its Security Excellence Awards finalist status and its approach to cyber resilience, governance and customer assurance. It highlights investment in automation and data-led security operations.
- OneAdvanced and NVIDIA completed a pilot of a UK-hosted healthcare LLM trained on pseudonymised NHS primary-care consultation data. The company says the model improves care-navigation accuracy and reduces inference costs for NHS deployment.
- OneAdvanced has acquired UK AI-healthcare provider Patchs Health. The deal is intended to expand the companies' healthcare technology offerings and market reach.
- OneAdvanced CTO Andrew Henderson outlined the company's IQ platform and its approach to embedding governed AI into regulated-sector workflows. He said data sovereignty, auditability and platform-level governance are central to customer AI adoption.

Leading themes:

- AI, Cloud & Digital Services: 60.0% of OneAdvanced's coverage (theme index 10.92, net tone +100)
- M&A, Investment & Ownership: 13.3% of OneAdvanced's coverage (theme index 1.82, net tone +100)
- Public Sector & Government IT: 13.3% of OneAdvanced's coverage (theme index 1.92, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 23 February 2026, computing.co.uk: [Q&A with OneAdvanced, Security Excellence Awards finalist](https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/2026/interview-oneadvanced-security-excellence-awards-finalist). OneAdvanced discusses its Security Excellence Awards finalist status and its approach to cyber resilience, governance and customer assurance. It highlights investment in automation and data-led security operations.
- 13 May 2026, computing.co.uk: [OneAdvanced: Powering the world of work](https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/2026/oneadvanced-powering-the-world-of-work). OneAdvanced promotes its IQ Intelligent System of Work, combining data, workflows and AI for regulated essential-service sectors. It says the platform has received ISO 42001 certification.
- 11 June 2026, itbrief.co.uk: [OneAdvanced & NVIDIA test sovereign AI for NHS triage](https://itbrief.co.uk/story/oneadvanced-nvidia-test-sovereign-ai-for-nhs-triage). OneAdvanced and NVIDIA piloted a UK-hosted sovereign AI model for NHS primary-care triage using pseudonymised data from its Patchs platform. The company says the model improved categorisation accuracy and could lower inference costs.

- [OneAdvanced deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=oneadvanced&view=deep-dive)
- [OneAdvanced PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/oneadvanced.pdf)

### FDM Group

**Financial Results & Markets shaped FDM Group's media profile during H1 2026**

FDM Group ranked 6th of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (1.8%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 5 mentions and a net tone of −20.

January provided its strongest competitive position, with two articles placing it fourth on a 5.3% share: Sharecast reported expected 2025 performance within market expectations despite revenue falling 31%, while BusinessCloud covered the revenue decline alongside a share-price recovery. After no February coverage, FDM returned in March with two articles, a 3.3% share and fifth place; Sharecast reported a 31% annual revenue fall, a 73% decline in pre-tax profit and lower consultant assignments. April’s sole, contextual mention coincided with a 2.4% share and sixth place; an Investors’ Chronicle review noted that FDM’s shares had fallen by about a third despite higher earnings estimates and reported demand for AI-enabled skills. Financial performance and markets dominated the profile, while the March examination of AI-enabled skills provided the only captured expansion into people and skills. Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 5.3%, compared with 0% in February 2026. April 2026: FDM’s share fell to 2.4% and its rank to sixth. FDM Group expects 2025 performance within market expectations despite revenue falling 31% to about £178m and consultant deployments declining. The company cited a difficult market but said activity improved late in 2025 and into early 2026.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 5.3%, compared with 0% in February 2026.
- FDM Group reported a 31% fall in annual revenue and a 73% decline in pre-tax profit amid persistent difficult market conditions. Consultant assignments also declined, though the company cited a modest recent improvement in client activity.
- FDM Group expects 2025 performance within market expectations despite revenue falling 31% to about £178m and consultant deployments declining. The company cited a difficult market but said activity improved late in 2025 and into early 2026.
- FDM is seeing increasing customer appetite for AI-enabled skills, but its performance remains constrained by macroeconomic uncertainty and delayed client decisions. The article characterises the group as a potential recovery play amid an unsettled technology employment market.

Leading themes:

- Financial Results & Markets: 80.0% of FDM Group's coverage (theme index 1.42, net tone −25)
- People, Skills & Leadership: 20.0% of FDM Group's coverage (theme index 1.83, net tone 0)

Notable negative coverage:

- 18 March 2026, sharecast.com: [Revenues, profits slide at FDM as tough market conditions persist](https://www.sharecast.com/news/news-and-announcements/revenues-profits-slide-at-fdm-as-tough-market-conditions-persist--22083540.html). FDM Group reported a 31% fall in annual revenue and a 73% decline in pre-tax profit amid persistent difficult market conditions. Consultant assignments also declined, though the company cited a modest recent improvement in client activity.

- [FDM Group deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=fdmgroup&view=deep-dive)
- [FDM Group PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/fdmgroup.pdf)

### Civica

**Civica’s coverage shifted from leadership to public-sector delivery**

Civica ranked 7th of 7 by average monthly share of coverage (1.3%) in the UK IT Services & Resellers benchmark for H1 2026, with 4 mentions and a net tone of +100.

Civica recorded no measured coverage from January to March before entering the benchmark in April with two articles, a 4.9% share of tracked-company mentions and fifth place. In May, Civica moved to sixth place with a 1.3% share as IT Brief Australia reported its Enterprise AI partnership to integrate the DAISY planning-assessment tool into the Altitude platform for Australian councils. Its share was 1.7% in June, still sixth, when Enfield Dispatch covered a £1.49m extension for the council’s adult social care support systems. Visibility peaked in April 2026 at 4.9%, compared with 0% in January 2026. April 2026: Civica entered the benchmark at 4.9% and fifth place as TechMarketView and IT Brief covered its new technology and product chiefs. Civica appoints Ian O'Brien as CTO and Neal Watkins as CPO as it reshapes its leadership team. The company is integrating its software operations and deepening AI-enabled public-sector offerings under Blackstone ownership. Offer trade media a joint briefing with Ian O’Brien and Neal Watkins on how separating technology, product and engineering leadership supports greater AI investment in public-sector software. Independent editorial reporting on their appointments supports Civica’s measured strength in people, skills and leadership. Developing this proof point could distinguish its leadership structure while helping a company ranked 7th by average monthly share gain greater competitive visibility.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in April 2026 at 4.9%, compared with 0% in January 2026.
- Civica appoints Ian O'Brien as CTO and Neal Watkins as CPO as it reshapes its leadership team. The company is integrating its software operations and deepening AI-enabled public-sector offerings under Blackstone ownership.
- Enfield Council awarded Civica a £1.49m contract extension of at least three years for adult social care support systems. The council cited the cost, complexity and delivery risk of replacing the existing cloud-hosted platform.
- Civica has partnered with Enterprise AI to integrate the DAISY planning-assessment tool into its Altitude platform for Australian councils. The companies say the integration is intended to reduce planning-application processing times and increase capacity.

Leading themes:

- Public Sector & Government IT: 50.0% of Civica's coverage (theme index 7.47, net tone +100)
- People, Skills & Leadership: 50.0% of Civica's coverage (theme index 4.73, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 27 April 2026, itbrief.co.uk: [Civica names new Chief Technology & Product Officers](https://itbrief.co.uk/story/civica-names-new-chief-technology-product-officers). Civica appointed Ian O'Brien as CTO and Neal Watkins as CPO, separating product and engineering leadership. The company said the structure supports greater AI investment in its public-sector software.
- 23 April 2026, techmarketview.com: [TechMarketView](https://www.techmarketview.com/ukhotviews/archive/2026/04/23/civica-strengthens-leadership-with-cto-and-cpo-appointments). Civica appoints Ian O'Brien as CTO and Neal Watkins as CPO as it reshapes its leadership team. The company is integrating its software operations and deepening AI-enabled public-sector offerings under Blackstone ownership.
- 22 June 2026, enfielddispatch.co.uk: [Council agrees new deal on adult social care support services](https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-agrees-new-deal-on-adult-social-care-support-services/). Enfield Council awarded Civica a £1.49m contract extension of at least three years for adult social care support systems. The council cited the cost, complexity and delivery risk of replacing the existing cloud-hosted platform.

- [Civica deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1?entity=civica&view=deep-dive)
- [Civica PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1/reports/civica.pdf)

## Methodology

- **Share of coverage**: an organisation's mentions divided by all mentions of the organisations tracked in the same sector that month, in UK earned media. It is the central measure of media visibility in Omniscan benchmarks. "Average monthly share" is the mean of the monthly shares across the reporting period.
- **Mention**: one article that covers an organisation, classified as positive, neutral or negative in tone. Articles are deduplicated, and an organisation's own websites and passing sponsorship name-checks are excluded, so only earned media counts.
- **Net tone**: positive mentions minus negative mentions, as a percentage of all mentions (range −100 to +100).
- **Themes**: every article is assigned to one of the sector's editorial themes. A theme index above 1 means the organisation is covered on that theme more than its peers are; below 1 means less.
- **Calculation**: every figure is computed directly from the classified articles; narrative summaries are checked against those figures.
- **Sources**: UK national and international, trade and specialist, regional and local, and aggregator and syndication earned media.

## Other UK IT Services & Resellers editions

- [UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker – 2026 year to date](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-ytd.md)
- [UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker – July 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-07.md)
- [UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker – August 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-08.md)
- [UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker – September 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-09.md)
- [All Omniscan media benchmarks](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks.md)

## How to cite

Omniscan, "UK IT services & resellers media reputation tracker", H1 2026 (1 January 2026–30 June 2026), published 1 September 2026. https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-it-services-resellers-2026-h1