UK Must Invest More to Compete Online - UKFast Round Table Results
The latest UKFast round table results reveal that the UK must invest more in internet businesses in order to compete online internationally. Despite internet sales reaching 4.4bn pounds last month, business leaders are still not recognising the importance of investing in quality technology to... - August 11, 2010
UK IT Companies Must Support 'Greenest Government Ever'
Lawrence Jones appeals to businesses to raise their standards of sustainable IT. - June 24, 2010
UKFast Voted the UK's Most 'Environmentally Friendly'
It is official - UKFast is the most fun and friendly place to work in the UK. - May 28, 2010
Football Stars Help UKFast Support the Right To Play
UKFast gets premiership stars onside to support football development in Africa. In the run up to this year's World Cup in South Africa, UKFast is teaming up with footballers in the North West to increase awareness of Right To Play. The international organisation offers hundreds of thousands of children and youths in disadvantaged communities the opportunity to build life skills and leadership through sport and play. - May 21, 2010
The UK's Fastest Hosting Provider in Running for 'Business Oscars'
Shortlist announced for the Growing Business Awards 2009. UKFast has been shortlisted for a Growing Business Award, recognising extraordinary UK businesses thriving despite the downturn. - October 28, 2009
UKFast Lives up to Name in UK’s Fast Growth List
UKFast, the leading hosting provider in the UK, has been named one of the fastest growing technology companies in Britain by the Deloitte Fast 50 awards. - October 28, 2009
Merciless Online Market Destroys 90% of Businesses
The press release below explores eye popping new research on the pitfalls and potential high rewards of doing business on the web. It also offers some expert advice on how to improve your chances. - October 16, 2009
UKFast is the Fastest Growing Tech Firm in Manchester
Web hosting expert UKFast is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK and the fastest in Greater Manchester, the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 states. The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 published on the 20th of September 2009 places UKFast 38th in the nationwide list, 3rd in the North... - September 23, 2009
UKFast Hosts a Day of Speed at Donington
UKFast celebrates the success its hosting speed delivers with a day of rapid racing at Donington Park. - July 31, 2009
UKFast to Launch the Next Big Ecommerce Stars
UKFast has launched a competition to find the next big online superstars, pledging to provide £15k of funding for each successful applicant to support their business projects. The UKFastTrack will fund and develop a selection of online businesses over an initial six month period and then... - July 23, 2009
Sale Sharks Complete World-Class Signings with UKFast
UKFast signs as Sale Sharks’ main sponsor for the next three seasons in a record seven figure deal. - May 18, 2009
UKFast Warns Against Neglecting Server Maintenance
In light of increases in cybercrime UKFast is warning businesses not to neglect technical maintenance. - April 30, 2009
Shoppers’ Security Fears Could be Costly for Business
A combination of record cybercrime and the recession is making Internet shoppers even more nervous about spending money online. As a result, UKFast MD Lawrence Jones is warning businesses not to cut corners on Web security. Poor security provision can have devastating effects on online businesses... - March 27, 2009
UKFast Gets Highest Best Companies Award
UKFast has gained three stars in the Best Companies To Work For accreditation scheme. This is the top standard which is reserved for "extraordinary organisations." - February 06, 2009
UKFast's Rapid Growth to Benefit Region’s People
UKFast pledges to invest in the region’s people as it continues to grow across all areas of the business. Managing director Lawrence Jones says the pool of talent available in the North West is very strong and reduces the need to look further afield. - February 06, 2009
UKFast Saves Businesses £1000 in the Credit Crunch
UKFast introduces BASEfund to aid businesses in the credit crunch and help build a safer environment online. - December 18, 2008
UKFast Says Shop Safely Online This Christmas
UKFast urges customers to shop safely online this Christmas. - December 14, 2008
UKFast Gets Festive E-Business Booming with Hyper-V
UKFast launches exclusive, cost-effective e-commerce hosting solution in time for the Christmas online shopping rush. - December 11, 2008
UKFast Wins Third Award in a Single Month
UKFast does the treble, winning three accolades in the last month. - November 22, 2008
UKFast Wins MEN Business of the Year Award
UKFast wins Manchester Evening News Business of the year award for the £10m category. - November 19, 2008
UKFast Listed as a Deloitte Fast 50 Growing Business
UKFast makes Deloitte Fast 50 list - the list of the fastest growing tech businesses. - November 05, 2008
XBOX 360 with Any UKFast Dedicated Server
UKFast and Microsoft are partnering in the run up to Xmas, offering an XBOX to clients who invest in a dedicated server solution. - November 03, 2008
UKFast Enhances Server Offering by Officially Partnering with Dell
UKFast forms official partnership with Dell to supply its clients with state-of-the-art server solutions. - October 03, 2008
UKFast Triumphs in Business Transfer Window
All the big players want to move to Manchester this season and it's no exception in the business world. Hosting provider UKFast has just signed its own major player in the form of its main competitor's head of sales. - October 01, 2008
Orienteering Away Days Point the Way to Success for UKFast
Internet hosting firm UKFast continues to enjoy impressive growth, underpinned by its commitment to staff training and development. - September 17, 2008
UKFast Welcomes New Clients in Summer 2008
Award-winning internet hosting provider, UKFast, continues its growth plan by welcoming several new high profile clients in summer 2008. - August 24, 2008
Technology Partnership Increases Manchester’s Internet Capacity
UK Grid and UKFast.Net Ltd have joined forces in a deal worth over £9.6m to deliver online internet hosting facilities that will allow the UK and specifically the North West to continue their digital growth. The two Manchester based technology companies are also planning the development of further data centres to cater for long term growth. - August 14, 2008
UKFast Poised to Buy Following Strong Results
After an impressive year of organic growth, leading UK hosting firm UKFast is now looking to accelerate its ambitious expansion plan through acquiring a complimentary business. - June 04, 2008
UKFast Sets Record with Fourth Straight ISPA Win
Web hosting company UKFast has won the Best Hosting award for the fourth year in a row at the ISPAs, breaking all previous records. Manchester-based UKFast has become the first to be named 'Best Hosting Provider' four times consecutively. While UKFast is no stranger to hosting gongs, this latest... - March 20, 2008
UKFast’s Ecoservers Help Online Business Bloom
Manchester ISP UKFast has launched Ecoservers, which are helping internet businesses grow more easily and in a more environmentally sustainable manner. - March 06, 2008
UKFast Challenges Economic Climate with Strong Growth Plan
Despite the uncertain economic climate, Manchester-based ISP, UKFast, has announced its intention to double staff and revenues in 2008 taking employee numbers to over 100 and aiming for an ambitious £8m. Last year the company grew from 25 to 50 people, making it one of the fastest growing hosting providers in Europe. - February 09, 2008
UKFast Could Win ISPA Hosting Award for Fourth Time
UKFast is once again a big presence in the finals of the ISPA Awards. Having won the hosting accolade for the last three years the specialist could break personal and industry records by winning again this March. - February 07, 2008
Great Futures for UKFast Internet Awards Winners
ISP UKFast announces its annual internet awards revealing some of the Internet’s most exciting new prospects. 2007 was a great year for creative agencies, niche websites, specialist e-commerce merchants and environmental software developer Historic Futures. - January 13, 2008
UKFast Director Wins Manchester’s Young Director of the Year
Lawrence Jones, managing director of the ISPA's Best Business Host UKFast, has been awarded the coveted Institute of Directors title of Young Director of the Year. - September 26, 2007
Foreign Invasion Chases UK’s Online Consumers
Overseas companies are beginning to challenge more seriously for a large piece of the UK’s online revenue by hosting sophisticated internet solutions in the UK. The ISPA’s Best Business Host UKFast has seen a huge rise in the amount of foreign enterprise clients within the last six months. The figures also give an indication of the sectors to watch out for over the next six months. - August 18, 2007