--- title: "Top 5% SMEs (scoring.pt) | DataRoad IT" description: "DataRoad ranks among Portugal's Top 5% SMEs with an Excellent IDS rating, per scoring.pt. Why an MSP's financial strength matters. No-obligation proposal." language: en url: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/top-5-pme-scoring-financial-soundness/ source: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/top-5-pme-scoring-financial-soundness/ publisher: DataRoad IT (DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting), Portugal --- > DataRoad ranks among Portugal's Top 5% SMEs with an Excellent IDS rating, per scoring.pt. Why an MSP's financial strength matters. No-obligation proposal. # Top 5% SMEs (scoring.pt): the solidity an IT partner needs At a glance For decision-makers short on time. - 01 DataRoad joined the Top 5% of Best SMEs in Portugal in 2022, with an "Excellent" IDS from scoring.pt. - 02 An MSP's financial soundness matters because the client's risk depends on the partner's health. - 03 DataRoad works only under contract, with companies of 10+ workstations, favouring prevention. ### In this article **Handing your network and IT estate to an MSP only pays off if the partner is financially sound.** DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting has joined the Top 5% of Best SMEs in Portugal, with an "Excellent" Performance and Financial Soundness Index (IDS) under scoring.pt's ScorePME method. The distinction was obtained in 2022 and places the company among the select group of 5% of Portuguese SMEs with the best performance and financial strength. For anyone entrusting network management to an MSP, it is an objective indicator that the partner will still be there tomorrow. - **Top 5%** Best SMEs in Portugal 2022, according to scoring.pt. - **"Excellent" IDS** Performance and financial soundness index. - **232** DataRoad clients under contract today. ## How the assessment works The certification is issued by SCORING, an independent body that assesses companies using an economic and financial model. DataRoad met all the entry requirements and achieved the "Excellent" level, reserved for 5% of Portuguese SMEs. The rating demonstrates: - **High economic reliability.** - **Proven financial sustainability.** - **Sound, consistent management.** - **Performance above the average of Portuguese businesses.** ## Why an MSP's soundness matters to the client Handing IT infrastructure to an external provider is a relationship that lasts years. The partner knows the network, holds the documentation, manages the backups and responds when something stops. If that partner runs into financial difficulty, the risk passes directly to the client. A distinction awarded by an independent body, based on financial data, is therefore a legitimate selection criterion, alongside technical competence and references. At DataRoad, it comes on top of 11 years in the market, 232 clients under contract and a track record with no security incidents at DataRoad itself. ## What lies behind the result The distinction reflects DataRoad's financial discipline. In practice, it rests on three business model choices: - **Contracts, not one-off jobs** DataRoad works only under contract, which gives predictability to both sides. - **Clients with scale** Companies from 10 workstations upwards, directly with the end client. - **Prevention rather than reaction** The managed services model rewards system stability. ## The service this soundness supports As a premium MSP, DataRoad provides full management of its clients' systems, with: - **Continuous monitoring** 24/7 on the Premium 365 plan. - **Automatic alerting** Alerts dealt with before they affect the team. - **Reporting** System availability documented. - **Preventive and corrective action** With immediate response times. All under the [IT Unlimited](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/it-unlimited-managed-it-services-fixed-fee/) contract, in the Essential, Premium and Premium 365 options. Areas of work range from [network infrastructure and structured cabling](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/structured-cabling-installation/) to [enterprise Wi-Fi](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/business-wifi-installation/), including [managed firewalls](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-firewall-services-portugal/), [helpdesk and service desk](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-it-helpdesk-portugal/), consultancy and IT estate management. See the full overview of our [managed IT services](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-it-services-networks-security-cloud/). ## Looking ahead DataRoad will continue to work to deliver value and quality service, focusing on sustainable growth and lasting relationships. Today it manages more than 138 sites and 1321 Ubiquiti devices, is an Apple Technical Partner and has experience with eight public bodies and public procurement rules (see [IT for the public sector](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/public-sector-network-infrastructure-portugal/)). ## Projects for clients under contract - [Clínica Lambert: IT Unlimited extended to the Corroios unit](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/clinica-lambert-corroios-managed-it/) - [Clínica do Lambert: full network management](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/clinica-lambert-managed-it-unlimited/) - [ReStream: office network in Portugal and IT Unlimited](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/restream-cascais-wifi-6-starlink-network/) - [How the IT Unlimited contract works](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](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/news/). ## Next step: get to know DataRoad We show you how we work with our 232 contract clients and which [IT Unlimited](https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/managed-it-services/) plan suits your company. Headquartered in Alfragide, with support across the country. No-commitment proposal. **More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support.** Call +351 211 459 950 * or write to 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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