We’re proud to share that Globe2 Ltd has been named Micro Business Award winner for the East Midlands at the HSBC & Federation of Small Businesses UK Business Awards 2026.
Selected from more than 2,800 entrants, this recognition highlights the work we’ve put in over many years to build a trusted, reliable managed IT and hosting provider for SMEs and regulated sectors across the UK.
A milestone for our team in Market Harborough
Based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Globe2 has been supporting businesses since 2008. Today, we provide managed IT services, secure web hosting, and cybersecurity solutions to customers across education, healthcare, recruitment, transport, hospitality, and manufacturing.
Despite being a small team of just four people, we’ve achieved consistent growth of around 25% per year since 2018 while maintaining long-standing relationships with our earliest clients.
Why this award matters
This award is particularly meaningful because it is independently judged by two nationally recognised organisations – HSBC and the Federation of Small Businesses.
It reinforces what our customers already know: reliability, consistency, and support matter more than scale.
As our Managing Director Doug Andrews said:
“It’s a real honour to receive the FSB & HSBC UK East Midlands Business Awards 2026 Micro Business award. As a small business, recognition like this reflects the consistent effort our team puts in behind the scenes for our customers every day.”
Built on long-term customer trust
We are proud to still be supporting our very first customer nearly 18 years after starting the business. That continuity reflects our focus on service quality and long-term partnerships.
Customers consistently highlight our reliability and support:
“The migration was seamless, website performance improved significantly, and the support from Globe2 has been exceptional throughout.” -TotalControlPro
“Since moving to Globe2, we’ve seen significant improvements in website speed, reliability and overall performance…” -Whitmore’s Timber
We currently support over 175 customers across the UK.
Innovation in secure hosting and IT services
Alongside core managed IT and hosting services, we continue to invest in innovation:
- WebCenturion – a website security trust framework designed to improve online confidence
- PolicyPal – a policy and compliance platform designed for the education sector
These products reflect our commitment to improving security, compliance, and operational confidence for organisations that rely on their IT systems every day.
Supporting SMEs across the UK
Our services include:
- Managed secure web hosting UK
- IT support and managed services
- Cybersecurity and infrastructure management
- School policy compliance solutions
We are particularly active across Market Harborough, Leicester, and the wider Leicestershire business community.
What’s next
Following our East Midlands win, we now move forward to the national finals on 4 June 2026.
If you’d like to speak with us about managed hosting, IT support, or education compliance solutions, please get in touch.
