--- title: "2021: DataRoad grows 75.51% on managed IT services" description: "In 2021 DataRoad grew 75.51% on 2020 as more companies handed their networks, security and IT estates to a premium MSP. No-commitment proposal." language: en url: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/dataroad-2021-growth-managed-it-services/ source: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/dataroad-2021-growth-managed-it-services/ publisher: DataRoad IT (DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting), Portugal --- > In 2021 DataRoad grew 75.51% on 2020 as more companies handed their networks, security and IT estates to a premium MSP. No-commitment proposal. # 2021: DataRoad grows 75.51% on managed IT services At a glance For decision-makers short on time. - 01 DataRoad grew 75.51% in 2021 compared with 2020. - 02 Growth came from companies handing networks and IT estates to a premium MSP. - 03 IT Unlimited, with monitoring and unlimited support, underpins the model. ### In this article DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting closed 2021 with growth of **75.51% on 2020**. The jump came from companies that decided to hand the management, administration and maintenance of their IT estates and networks to a premium MSP, in a year when the dependence on reliable, secure and monitored technology became obvious to everyone. ## What clients entrusted to us in 2021 The growth reflects concrete responsibilities taken on by the team: - **Systems management** Day-to-day IT operations, in full. - **Corporate networks** Monitoring and protection of clients' networks. - **Critical solutions** Implementations on which business continuity depends. - **Modernisation** Renewal of infrastructure and IT estates. Behind every number is a relationship built with each client and solutions that improve companies' performance, stability and security. ## Indicators | Indicator | Value | | --- | --- | | Growth 2021 vs. 2020 | 75.51% | | Clients under contract (today) | 232 | | Years in business (today) | 11, since 2015 | | Distinction | Top 5% PME, awarded by scoring.pt | ## The managed services portfolio behind the growth ### Ongoing management - **IT Unlimited** Complete management and maintenance of the IT function under contract. - **Support** On-site, remote and telephone, with immediate response. - **Operations** Incident and request management; on Premium 365, 24×7 monitoring and alerting, 365 days a year. ### Network infrastructure - **Structured cabling** Certified, identified and labelled. - **Structured networks and business Wi-Fi** Design, installation and management. - **Voice** On-premises or cloud IP PBX phone systems. ### Security and continuity - **Managed firewalls** VPN and access policies. - **Endpoint protection** Workstations, servers and mobile devices. - **Redundancy** Local and cloud backups, network and internet failover, high availability. ### Consultancy and audit - **Technical and security audits**: with a report. - **Network studies**: performance and restructuring. ## The commitments made for 2022 - **Overcome clients' technology challenges.** - **Broaden the portfolio** of business IT solutions. - **Strengthen the proactivity** and reliability of the service. - **Increase the resilience** of the infrastructures we manage. ## IT Unlimited: the model behind the growth As a Managed Service Provider, DataRoad builds its service on [IT Unlimited](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/it-unlimited-managed-it-services-fixed-fee/), with continuous monitoring, alerting, reporting, proactive incident response and unlimited support. The Premium plan includes unlimited on-site support; Premium 365 adds nights, weekends and public holidays, with 24/7 cover. ## Projects from that period - [Clínica Lambert: IT Unlimited at the new Corroios unit](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/clinica-lambert-corroios-managed-it/) - [Clínica do Lambert: full network management under IT Unlimited](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/clinica-lambert-managed-it-unlimited/) - [ReStream: network for the new office in Portugal](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/restream-cascais-wifi-6-starlink-network/) - [The IT Unlimited model explained](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/it-unlimited-managed-it-services-plans/) More in [success stories](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/case-studies/) and [news and projects](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/news/). Services: [IT consultancy](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/it-consulting-diagnosis-before-investment/), [business Wi-Fi](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/business-wifi-installation/), [structured cabling](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/structured-cabling-installation/), [managed firewalls](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-firewall-services-portugal/), [managed helpdesk](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-it-helpdesk-portugal/) and [IT for the public sector](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/public-sector-network-infrastructure-portugal/). ## About DataRoad A premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide with support across the whole country, specialising in IT network management, business Wi-Fi and IT estates, serving public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies. ## Talk to us Growth rests on IT Unlimited: a fixed monthly fee that covers management of networks, systems and the IT estate. See how [IT Unlimited and its plans](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-it-services/) work and request a no-commitment proposal. **More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and telephone support** +351 211 459 950 * · sales@dataroad.pt **Call to a Portuguese landline.* Chosen by respected and international companies ★★★★★ 5,0 · 52 Google reviews ★★★★★ 5,0 · 52 Google reviews DataRoad ## Related articles [NewsManaged cybersecurity: one architecture, no incidents in 11 yearsThe same security architecture for every client, operated rather than merely installed. In 11 years, DataRoad has never suffered a security …12 October 2026 · 8 min read](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-cybersecurity-single-architecture/)[NewsClínica Lambert: Corroios unit opens with managed IT in placeA new clinic cannot start on an improvised network. 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[See plans and prices →](https://www.dataroad-it.com/it-unlimited/) - **Prices upfront** Essential from €395/month + VAT, Premium from €750 and Premium 365 from €1,200. - **No lock-in** Annual contract, no lock-in and no joining fees. - **Everything in writing** What is included, the scope and the price, before you sign. - **Support without counted hours** Remote and phone in every plan; on-site support from Premium. Partners and certifications DataRoad · Managed IT for business ## One StepAhead of IT. One partner accountable for all of your company’s IT, with response times written into the contract and a monthly fee that does not move. - **11** years in business, since 2015 - **15+** IT vendor certifications - **1** contract and one owner for everything We do **IT** right. DataRoad IT Unlimited ## Operational continuity is not luck. It is method and contract. IT Unlimited reduces risk and shows in writing what changed. 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