Newport-based IT consultancy, Certus TG, has been named on a global list identifying the world’s top 501 managed service providers for the second year running.

The Celtic Springs-headquartered company, which finished 21 places above where it did last year, ranked 23rd in Europe and 128th in the world in Nine Live Media’s MSP501 Global Edition. The global report, which launched last year, recognises managed service providers from across the world based on a range of metrics, including annual managed services revenue growth, revenue per employee, managed services offered and customer devices managed.

Certus TG’s managed services include an all-inclusive range of IT services, such as server virtualisation, advanced storage, backup and disaster recovery and full or partial managed IT support to clients across the UK.

Paul Brown, CEO of Certus TG, said: “Being named on this list is testament to the focus and dedication of the staff at Certus. We have invested heavily in training and education for our employees to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service to our clients and to it’s great to have this recognised.

“We’re an ambitious company with plans to grow our existing workforce to around 80 members of staff by 2016 and with a strong vision for the future. This accolade serves as an acknowledgement of our work so far.”

Amy Katz, president of Nine Lives Media, said: “MSPmento congratulates Certus TG on this unique honour. Qualifying for our MSPmentor 501 Global Edition puts Certus in rare company.”

Based at Celtic Springs Business Park on the west side of Newport, Certus TG is one of Wales’ largest IT consultancies supporting 120 companies. Current clients include the Millennium Stadium, Freshwater, Broomfield & Alexander, Premier Global, Julian Hodge Bank, Tenovus and Watts Gregory LLP.