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About Cloud53

Manchester's trusted
IT & Security partner

Over a decade of protecting and managing IT for businesses across the UK. We're not just a supplier — we're a long-term partner invested in your success.

Our Story

Over a decade of securing
UK businesses

Cloud53 was founded with one mission: to make enterprise-grade IT and cyber security accessible to businesses of all sizes. From our base at MediaCityUK in Salford, Manchester, we've grown to serve clients across the UK in sectors ranging from charities to engineering firms, legal practices, and recruitment agencies.

We believe that great IT support should feel like having an expert colleague on your team — someone who understands your business, speaks plainly, and is always there when you need them.

10+
Years in business
Cyber Essentials
Certified
Manchester Metrolink, based in the city
Manchester city centre tram
Meet the Team

Our Directors

The people behind Cloud53 — experienced professionals with a passion for technology, security, and delivering outstanding client service.

Dan Garner — Director, Cloud53

Dan Garner

Director & Co-Founder

Dan leads Cloud53's strategy and technical direction. With a background spanning enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, and cyber security, he brings deep hands-on expertise to every client relationship — ensuring Cloud53 stays at the forefront of managed IT and security services.

Cloud53 Director

Craig Robinson

Director & Co-Founder

Craig oversees Cloud53's client operations and service delivery. His extensive experience in managed IT services and cyber security operations ensures every client receives the proactive, responsive support that Cloud53 is known for. Passionate about building long-term partnerships and keeping businesses secure.

What Drives Us

Our Values

Partnership First

We invest in long-term relationships. Your success is our success. We grow with our clients and are always there when needed most.

Security Without Compromise

We never cut corners on security. Every solution we deploy is built with best-in-breed technology and zero-trust principles.

Always Responsive

Speed matters. We pride ourselves on fast response times and proactive communication — keeping you informed at every step.

Industry Experience

Expertise across
every sector

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Charity & NFP
🔍
Recruitment
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Engineering
⚖️
Legal
📚
Training
🚚
Fleet & Logistics
🍽️
Hospitality
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Industrial
Client Testimonials

Trusted by businesses
across the UK

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For the past 10 years, Cloud53 has been the backbone of our technology here. Their partnership has been essential, allowing us to focus entirely on our mission without the constant worry of IT issues. They provide a comprehensive and reliable suite of services including managing our Office 365 licensing, ensuring our team has the right tools, and providing standard office support that is always responsive and effective. Crucially, they keep our systems secure with essential services like their Spam Filter and EDR, giving us peace of mind that our data and communications are protected. We truly appreciate the consistent, dedicated, and professional support we’ve received over the last decade. We highly recommend Cloud53 to any organization looking for a trusted and long-term IT partner.
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We have used Cloud53 since starting our business in 2016. They have grown with us and been a constant source of support and trusted advisers on IT and cyber security. The team are friendly and explain complex problems in a relatable way.
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For over 8 years, Cloud53 has managed our core security and device management, EDR and firewall management, and their expertise was crucial in securing our Cyber Essentials and CE+ compliance. What truly sets them apart is their seamless ability to deliver this high-level, professional support consistently across our operations in the UK and Poland. Knowing that such a knowledgeable and responsive team is protecting our infrastructure gives us invaluable peace of mind. We highly recommend Cloud53 to any business requiring specialised IT security and compliance expertise.
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We have been hosting with Cloud53 for over a year and have nothing but a great service. We feel like it is a true partnership.
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At Vanguarder, we count on Cloud53 for a host of services from server administration and hosting, PC management, cybersecurity among others and they’ve been incredible partners from day one. Whenever we need support, they’re quick to respond, proactive in preventing issues, and always make things straightforward for our team. One example that really stands out was when we faced an unexpected server issue late on a Friday evening — the Cloud53 leadership team personally stepped in, coordinated everything, and had us back up and running in record time. That kind of hands-on dedication is rare and shows how much they care about their clients. For us, Cloud53 isn’t just a provider — they’re a trusted partner who truly support us and I would happily recommend to any business.
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We were victims of a cyber attack however Cloud53 took control and we were back up and running in no time. Invaluable.
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We have been with Cloud53 since they launched in 2016. For a decade, they have provided us with total IT support from managing our Office 365 licensing and PCs to maintaining our hosted firewalls, antivirus, and spam filters. Their backup solutions give us complete confidence that our data is always protected. Their service has been seamless since day one. Their track record speaks for itself; if your business requires a dependable and professional IT partner, we highly recommend connecting with Cloud53 to experience truly reliable IT support for your business today!
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