About

Established in 1989, Essential offers deep-domain expertise in electronic messaging and related technologies.

During the last 18 years we have delivered some of the first corporate Internet messaging gateways in the UK, the largest ISDN email integrated fax solution in Europe, one of the first Lotus Domino archiving solutions in Europe, the first email migration using an 'Archive First' methodology and over 350 email archiving implementations, including some of the largest and most complex deployments in the world.

As well as developing our own software, Essential is a reseller and support centre for specialist organisations including Add-On Products, Websense, Marshal Software and Lucid8. Essential is also a Microsoft Gold Partner and an Oracle and IBM business partner.

Our independent status, proven track-record and reputation for excellence means you can trust us to bring you 'best of breed' solutions with the emphasis on functionality, scalability and flexibility.

This powerful combination of quality software, reliable support and practical know-how will ensure you get the most from your email investment whilst minimising cost and associated risks.

“We have found Essential to be thoroughly professional and helpful at all times, and are a pleasure to work with. They really are a breath of fresh air in a sometimes stale industry.”
Dan Simms, IT Technical Services Manager, Addleshaw Goddard & Co.