Caerphilly-based IT firm Team Metalogic is the only Welsh business to be named in the Top 50 Managed IT Firms in the UK.

The top 50 list, which was announced at a ceremony at the Institute of Directors, London, was vigorously scrutinised with more than 200 questions being posed to the applicants during a three-month process.

Mike Parfitt, managing director at Team Metalogic, said: “In nearly 15 years of running the business this certainly ranks as one of our greatest achievements. To be considered as a top 50 firm across the whole of the UK is incredibly satisfying, especially as we’re flying the flag for Wales.”

Mr Parfitt attended the ceremony along with technical director, Marc Ranford, in London to receive the award at a time when the business is going through impressive growth.

He said: “As we approach our 15th birthday, the business really is reaping the rewards of years of hard graft, dedications and honest and open ethics when it comes to how we work with our clients. We don’t build this business on selling what can make us the most money, we build it on what is best for the client. As a result, that enables us to keep clients happy, compliant and with an IT system that works for them; not our billing targets.

“Throughout the 200-question process for this award, we were able to put our systems under the microscope. That in itself was worthwhile. We were able to really hone in on what makes us different from our competitors, as well as reaffirm our values as a business. This award highlights that we are vindicated in our decision to always put the clients’ needs and objectives first. I am incredibly proud that we are entering our 15th year with such esteemed recognition. We have game-changing plans for 2018 and this is an excellent springboard for us to use over the next 12 months.”

Team Metalogic was founded by Mr Parfitt in 2003 and more than 14 years later, the business employs seven staff from its base at Caerphilly Business Park.