Six positioning scores, 1 to 10.
See Methodology.
| Dimension | Score | vs.Entire Market | vs. Revenue Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|
AI-first AI listed among 'next-generation technologies' and an 'AI & Data' service line, but no AI IP, no AI partners, low ai_emphasis (25); AI is one of several equal pillars, not the pitch. | 4Emerging | Top 84% | Top 84% |
Consultative partner Offers Strategic Advisory Services and frames 'business modernization' with 'outcomes' hot-words, but also surfaces staff augmentation and managed services—a mixed MSP/advisory posture. | 5Present | Top 83% | Top 79% |
Clear differentiator 'Security-first' plus 'wide breadth with precision focus' and Top 20 MSP ranking give a plain, specific angle, though the breadth claim is somewhat generic. | 5Present | Top 80% | Top 74% |
Thought leadership A prolific 133-post library with a distinctly opinionated editorial voice and named subject-matter experts across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and ServiceNow, though it is limited to a single format and shows sporadic cadence. | 7Strong | Top 17% | Top 12% |
Industry specialization Seven named verticals each with a tailored tagline, but all 'moderate' depth signal and no sector proof points or case studies—broad generalist coverage. | 4Emerging | Top 85% | Top 81% |
Technology-forward, owns IP owned_ip is empty; only a niche ServiceNow partnership and a ServiceNow CoE, no proprietary platforms, accelerators, or frameworks surfaced. | 2Absent | Top 90% | Top 91% |
Size
201 to 1,000 people
Revenue
$50M to $250M(medium confidence)
HQ
Portsmouth, NH
AI emphasis
Low
Homepage positioning
“Let's meet the future ™”
Blue Mantis is a security-first IT services provider with a 30+ year history helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies including AI, cloud, collaboration, cybersecurity, and managed services. The company provides digital technology services and strategic guidance to more than 2,500 mid-market and enterprise organizations across multiple vertical industries. Headquartered in Portsmouth, NH, with offices in greater Boston, Tampa Bay, Toronto, and Bangalore.
Selling points
- Security-first IT services provider
- 30+ year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization
- Partners with more than 2,500 leading mid-market and enterprise organizations
- Top 20 ranking on 2026 MSP 501 (ranked #18)
- Ranked 128 on 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500 List
- Named to 2026 MES Midmarket 100 List for third consecutive year
- Wide breadth of mission-critical services with precision focus
- Backed by private equity firm Recognize
Services and capabilities
Security
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Security built around where you actually stand. Covers cybersecurity and governance solutions to protect client environments.
AI and ML
AI & Data
Drive growth and improve business performance through AI and data solutions.
Cloud and platform
Managed Services
Remove the complexity of daily IT maintenance and focus on business growth. Managed solutions that lower TCO while increasing ROI.
Cloud and platform
Cloud
Accelerate digital transformation while optimizing for cost. Supports hybrid cloud environments that are secure, scalable, and optimized.
Cloud and platform
Datacenter Modernization
Adapt to a hyperscaled cloud-first IT environment. Modernizes legacy datacenter infrastructure.
Cloud and platform
Networking
Connect traditional environments to new secure cloud possibilities. The crucial foundation of business.
Cloud and platform
Carrier Services
Simplify and centralize complex business communication systems. High performance and cost effective managed carrier services.
Design and experience
Modern Workspace
Empower employees to work from anywhere on any device. Supports hybrid and collaborative work environments.
Data and analytics
Data Enablement & Analytics
Visualize and manifest business performance with secure data management.
Advisory and strategy
Strategic Advisory Services
Accelerate your digital transformation with expert guidance across your business & IT estate. Actionable expert guidance for transforming your business.
Product engineering
Resource Management (Staff Augmentation)
Find the talent to drive your critical initiatives forward with confidence. Strategic IT talent on-demand.
Product engineering
Unified Communications & Collaboration
Empower your employees to create value from anywhere they choose to work. Omnichannel business communications supporting a hybrid and collaborative work environment.
Advisory and strategy
ServiceNow Platform Support
From first deployment to long-term optimization, we work alongside your team.
Industries
Financial services
Named focusFinance & Banking — Stay ahead of today's rapid change
Healthcare
Named focusHealthcare & Life Sciences — Improve lives with modern solutions
Technology
Named focusBusiness Services — Create efficiencies for sustained success
Public sector
Named focusGovernment / Public Sector — Serve your community with technology
Education
Named focusK-12 and Higher Education — Empower your students and faculty
Manufacturing
Named focusManufacturing — Unlock efficiencies for Industry 4.0
Retail and consumer
Named focusRetail — Get closer to customers
Thought leadership
Blue Mantis publishes practitioner-oriented articles across cybersecurity, infrastructure, managed services, and AI-adjacent IT operations topics, with a notably opinionated editorial voice (e.g., 'Your Messy SharePoint Is Not a SharePoint Problem'). The program is a steady stream with a library of 133 posts, though no publication dates are surfaced on the listing page.
Volume
Prolific
Cadence
Sporadic
Most recent
Jul 14, 2026
- 7 Hidden Costs of Aging Infrastructure (That Are Quietly Killing Your Growth)Articles · Jul 14, 2026
- Refresh, Extend, Optimize, or Shift? How to Evaluate Infrastructure Options in ContextArticles · Jul 14, 2026
- Everything in Your Infrastructure Feels Urgent. Here's How to Actually Prioritize It.Articles · Jul 14, 2026
- Blue Mantis Earns Top 20 Ranking on 2026 MSP 501—Tech Industry's Most Prestigious List of Global Managed Service ProvidersArticles · Jul 7, 2026
- The Chip Shortage Isn't Temporary. It's a Structural Shift in IT Strategy.Articles · Jul 2, 2026
- You Can Buy the Tool. You Can't Buy the Fitness.Articles · Jun 11, 2026
- Blue Mantis Ranked 128 on 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500 ListArticles · Jun 8, 2026
- Your Messy SharePoint Is Not a SharePoint ProblemArticles · Jun 1, 2026
- Your ServiceNow Backlog Is Not a Capacity ProblemArticles · May 9, 2026
- Project Glasswing Found Thousands of Zero-Days. Closing It Requires More Than a Faster Patch Cycle.Articles · Apr 28, 2026
- Third-Party Risk Management: Insights and StrategiesArticles · Mar 27, 2026
- Beyond Chatbots: How ServiceNow Now Assist is Revolutionizing IT Change ManagementArticles · Mar 27, 2026
Owned IP
Surfaced from what the firm names on its homepage and primary navigation, plus what a quick crawl turns up. Large firms may own more than is shown here.
No proprietary IP surfaced
Hot-words
The buzzword spaces this firm chooses to lean into.
“lower TCO while increasing your ROI”
“Innovation Velocity — Improved developer experiences”
“Visualize and manifest business performance with secure data management”
Contact surface
Ways we found to reach this firm.