The BBC Gets Internet Savvy With Lawrence Jones

2 February 2006

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In the world of the internet, size isn't everything. In 2005, Manchester-based internet service provider (ISP) UKFast beat internet giant Tiscali at the ISPA Awards - the internet BAFTAs. We asked MD Lawrence Jones to tell us more.

Manchester is the UK's second biggest IT city. These days, everyone is on the net and everyone's got broadband. And every business knows they have got to have a good provider if they're going to compete.

Which is where ISPs come in. In business terms, an ISP is the key to helping businesses reach customers. And more and more companies are hosting their websites on dedicated ISP servers.

One such ISP is UKFast based in Manchester which specialises as a dedicated host for UK businesses and organisations. In 2005, it was voted the ISPA's Best Business Hosting Provider 2005 - a top industry award. And it's a finalist again this year!

In January 2006, it announced record results. And it has an impressive list of clients including Tesco, Sky Interactive, Dollond & Aitchison - and Sale Sharks rugby club!

Read the entire Q+A

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