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Hive Communications

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SERVING HAMPSHIRE · SOUTH

★ 5.0 · 30 Google reviews EST. 2004 11-50 staff

Profile introduction

Hive Communications is a managed service provider based Salisbury, supporting small and medium-sized businesses across Wiltshire and the surrounding area with dependable IT support, cyber security and business telecoms. From proactive network monitoring and Microsoft 365 management to VoIP phone systems and connectivity, we look after the technology so local businesses can get on with running theirs.

Support & working style

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Extended / out-of-hours support available
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Documented standard operating procedures
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Dedicated account management
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
On-site support available
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Client portal / ticketing system
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Documented SLAs
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Client references available on request
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Published case studies
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Clear, published pricing
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Team visible on website
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026
Proactive client communications
Offered / in placeDeclared 18 Sep 2026

Overview

AI-generated · Sep 2026

Hive Communications is a Salisbury-based managed service provider offering IT support, cyber security, and telecommunications services to businesses across the UK. They provide tailored managed services including infrastructure management, data protection, and digital transformation.

Known for: Integrated IT and telecommunications services for small to medium-sized businesses

Managed IT Support Cyber Security Business Telecoms Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Microsoft 365 Services

Written by AI from what the register holds on this provider, not supplied by the provider. What we check

The detail behind the profile.

13/20 information points

One point per topic with recorded information. This measures how much you can inspect here, not business quality. Not recorded means unknown.

Information coverage for Hive Communications; each axis is out of four Company information: 4 of 4 Services & fit: 1 of 4 Credential detail: 1 of 4 Support arrangements: 3 of 4 Customer evidence: 4 of 4 Company Services Credentials Support Customers
Five equal areas · four topics each.
More information does not mean a better provider.
Company information 4/4
  • Business website+1 recorded

    https://hivecommunications.co.uk/

    Profile record · Date not recorded · Open source

  • Contact route+1 recorded

    [email protected]

    Profile record · Date not recorded

  • Base & service locations+1 recorded

    Service areas: Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Romsey, Fareham, Dorset, Bournemouth, Wiltshire, Salisbury

    Profile record · service areas do not imply offices · Date not recorded

  • Business introduction+1 recorded

    Hive Communications is a managed service provider based Salisbury, supporting small and medium-sized businesses across Wiltshire and the surrounding area with dependable IT support, cyber security and business telecoms. From proactive network monitoring and Microsoft 365 management to VoIP phone systems and connectivity, we look after the technology so local businesses can get on with running theirs.

    Profile record · Date not recorded

Services & fit 1/4
  • Services listed+1 recorded

    IT Support & Helpdesk, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Microsoft 365, IT Infrastructure, VoIP & Telecoms, Microsoft 365, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, IT Helpdesk & Service Desk, Connectivity & Broadband, Business Telephony, IT Consultancy & Strategy

    Provider declaration · Date not recorded

  • Sector experienceUnknown

    Not recorded

  • Technologies supportedUnknown

    Not recorded

  • Customer size rangeUnknown

    Not recorded

Credential detail 1/4
  • Credentials named+1 recorded

    Cisco Certified (staff); Cyber Essentials; Cyber Essentials Plus; ICO Registered; Microsoft Certified (staff); Microsoft Partner

    Profile credential record · Date not recorded

  • Issuer or registration detailsUnknown

    Not recorded

  • Credential scopeUnknown

    Not recorded

  • Credential dates & check historyUnknown

    Not recorded

Support arrangements 3/4
  • Extended support hours+1 recorded

    Declared available

    Provider declaration · 18 Sep 2026

  • Response commitmentUnknown

    Not recorded

  • Support delivery+1 recorded

    On-site support: declared available

    Provider declaration · 18 Sep 2026

  • Service area+1 recorded

    Local

    Profile record · Date not recorded

Customer evidence 4/4
  • Review record+1 recorded

    5.0/5 from 30 Google reviews

    Google review cache · 23 Sep 2026

  • Review collection date+1 recorded

    23 Sep 2026

    Google review cache · 23 Sep 2026

  • Customer examples+1 recorded

    Declared available

    Provider declaration · 18 Sep 2026

  • Reference information+1 recorded

    Declared available

    Provider declaration · 18 Sep 2026

Every recorded answer counts equally, including an explicit “not offered”. Points do not change directory order. Credential details remain recorded claims until checked against the issuer.

Compare evidence & capabilities →

Company

22 yrs
Years trading

A look at their website

Captured 23 Sep 2026
Hive Communications homepage captured on 23 September 2026
Public website snapshot. Content may have changed. Visit website ↗

Capabilities

Services
IT Support & Helpdesk Cybersecurity Cloud & Microsoft 365 IT Infrastructure VoIP & Telecoms Microsoft 365 Backup & Disaster Recovery Networking IT Helpdesk & Service Desk Connectivity & Broadband Business Telephony IT Consultancy & Strategy
Specialisms
Dental Practices Accountancy Firms Law Firms Architecture & Design Estate Agents Recruitment Agencies Financial Services Hospitality & Leisure Microsoft 365 Deployment VoIP Migration Disaster Recovery Cloud Backup Solutions
Areas covered
Hampshire Southampton Portsmouth Winchester Basingstoke Romsey Fareham Dorset Bournemouth Wiltshire Salisbury

Credentials & check history

6 credential records. Certificate details and historical checks are shown separately. A missing field means that detail is not stored here.

Cisco Certified (staff) Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
Issuer / certification body
Issuer / certification body not recorded
Certificate / registration number
Certificate / registration number not recorded
Issue date
Issue date not recorded
Expiry date
Expiry date not recorded
Scope
Certificate scope not recorded
Certificate details source
Details source not recorded
Historical check source
Check source link not recorded
Cyber Essentials Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
Issuer / certification body
Issuer / certification body not recorded
Certificate / registration number
Certificate / registration number not recorded
Issue date
Issue date not recorded
Expiry date
Expiry date not recorded
Scope
Certificate scope not recorded
Certificate details source
Details source not recorded
Historical check source
Check source link not recorded
Cyber Essentials Plus Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
Issuer / certification body
Issuer / certification body not recorded
Certificate / registration number
Certificate / registration number not recorded
Issue date
Issue date not recorded
Expiry date
Expiry date not recorded
Scope
Certificate scope not recorded
Certificate details source
Details source not recorded
Historical check source
Check source link not recorded
ICO Registered Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
Issuer / certification body
Issuer / certification body not recorded
Certificate / registration number
Certificate / registration number not recorded
Issue date
Issue date not recorded
Expiry date
Expiry date not recorded
Scope
Certificate scope not recorded
Certificate details source
Details source not recorded
Historical check source
Check source link not recorded
Microsoft Certified (staff) Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
Issuer / certification body
Issuer / certification body not recorded
Certificate / registration number
Certificate / registration number not recorded
Issue date
Issue date not recorded
Expiry date
Expiry date not recorded
Scope
Certificate scope not recorded
Certificate details source
Details source not recorded
Historical check source
Check source link not recorded
Microsoft Partner Credential named in the profile; no completed check is recorded. View certificate details & sources
Issuer / certification body
Issuer / certification body not recorded
Certificate / registration number
Certificate / registration number not recorded
Issue date
Issue date not recorded
Expiry date
Expiry date not recorded
Scope
Certificate scope not recorded
Certificate details source
Details source not recorded
Historical check source
Check source link not recorded

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Companies House

Public registry record
Company no.
05140609
Status
active
Incorporated
2004
Years trading
22
Directors
BRECKENRIDGE, James David JACKSON, Mark William John HUGHES, Francis Henry KUHLE, Victoria Louise SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED HOPKINS, Luke Sebastian KUHLE, Christopher Gustav KUHLE, Victoria Louise

Website security

A dated view of this website’s public technical settings. These checks do not assess the provider’s client work or overall service quality.

11/11 settings detected
Transport
HTTPSDetected Forces HTTPSDetected HSTSDetected
Headers
Content-Security-PolicyDetected Clickjacking protectionDetected No MIME sniffingDetected Referrer-PolicyDetected Permissions-PolicyDetected
Email authentication
SPFDetected DMARCDetected DMARC enforcedDetected

Checked Sep 2026: TLS, HTTP security headers & SPF/DMARC email authentication. These automated checks describe public technical settings.

What customers say

positive sentiment
5.0
Google · 30 reviews
Latest returned review
2 months ago

AI summary of 5 review excerpts returned by Google. The sample may not represent the full review history.

This sample of five returned reviews reflects positive customer experiences with Hive Communications' managed IT services. Reviewers consistently praise the responsiveness, technical competence and personal service of named team members, with several citing business improvements following system implementations and cloud migration.

responsive communication named team members cloud migration and systems consolidation business efficiency gains out-of-hours support
Strengths
  • Quick to answer phones and respond to emails
  • Technical capability to resolve IT issues
  • Follow through on commitments
  • Support described as enabling business growth and operational efficiency
Highest-rated returned reviews
★★★★★

“The team at Hive are simply incredible. I’ve been using them for over 6 and a half years and can’t fault them. They are quick to answer the phone or respond to emails sent which is paramount when running your own business. They are knowledgeable, helpful and f...”

— Julie Woodgates

★★★★★

“Reece was exceptionally helpful today and I will forever more use Hive Communications. They are simply the best, friendliest and most helpful IT experts. Thank you again.”

— Isobel Anderson

★★★★★

“Matt, Jo, and Reece have been amazing with managing my IT. My business has seriously improved in terms of efficiency with our platform usage as well as communication internally. Highly recommend to all businesses looking to grow properly.”

— James Foster

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