OLS is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the UK Business Tech Awards 2026: 

  • SaaS Company of the Year 
  • Most Impressive Business Growth 

This national recognition highlights OLS’s continued success as a high-growth, technology-driven security integrator, combining cloud-based solutions, SaaS innovation and large-scale system integration. 

Recognising Innovation in SaaS and Integration 

The SaaS Company of the Year nomination reflects OLS’s evolution into a software-led business, driven by the development of its proprietary OLS Connect platform. 

This platform enables organisations to: 

  • Integrate access control, HR and operational systems 
  • Streamline workflows through real-time, cloud-based connectivity 

OLS Connect now supports 25+ integrations, with continued expansion enabling greater interoperability across enterprise environments. 

Recent projects demonstrate this capability at scale, including: 

  • A 30+ site international rollout consolidating over 15 legacy systems into a single SaaS platform 
  • Multi-site enterprise deployments supporting thousands of users and hundreds of access points

Delivering Exceptional Business Growth 

Shortlisting for Most Impressive Business Growth recognises a period of significant expansion and performance. 

In 2025, OLS: 

  • Achieved £2.5 million revenue, exceeding its £1.9 million target 
  • Secured its largest contract to date, valued at over £1 million 
  • Expanded its team and technical capability, doubling key operational functions 

This growth has been supported by: 

  • Investment in people, training and technical expertise 
  • Expansion into international markets across Europe, USA and Australia 
  • A strong focus on long-term client partnerships and recurring revenue models 

A Scalable, Future-Focused Business 

Operating from its new Doncaster headquarters, OLS continues to scale both its technology offering and delivery capability, positioning itself as a leader in cloud-based security and integrated systems. 

By combining in-house software development, advanced engineering expertise and strategic partnerships, OLS delivers solutions that go beyond traditional security — enabling clients to connect, automate and optimise their environments. 

Jason Sharpe, Operations Director at OLS said: 

“Being recognised as a finalist in two categories at the UK Business Tech Awards is a fantastic achievement for the team.  These nominations reflect the progress we have made in building a scalable SaaS offering alongside delivering consistent, high-level business growth.  We are proud to be recognised among leading technology businesses and remain focused on continuing our growth through innovation, partnerships and technical excellence.” 

About OLS 

OLS is an award-winning, SSAIB accredited security integrator, specialising in cloud-based access control, video surveillance and system integrations. 

With a growing international presence and a strong focus on SaaS innovation, OLS delivers scalable, future-ready solutions to organisations across multiple sectors.