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General information on UH Hosting and Key Staff

UH Hosting was launched in May 2002 by James Smith, with the intention of specialising in UK based Windows Web Hosting. Shortly after the launch, we were able to launch other services, shell hosting and then Linux Shared Web Hosting.

In November 2003 UH Hosting became UH Hosting Ltd and VAT registered. By this time we were able to provide Unix Reseller Hosting, Co-location and Dedicated Servers. All the time we are expanding our client base and our target audience along with improving existing services to better suit changing client needs.

In November 2005 UH Hosting Ltd was acquired by Open Hosting Ltd. In an increasingly competitive market, the sale of the business provides improved service to clients and better position the business for growth.

In March 2009, Open Hosting Ltd, the parent company of UH Hosting Ltd, opened a datacentre in Stretford, Manchester. The majority of UH Hosting's equipment is moved from London to utilise the new facility in Manchester.

In June 2009, in a rebranding exercise, Open Hosting Ltd changed its company name to M247 Ltd.

In September 2009, due to accounting consolidation and rebranding, UH Hosting becomes a brand of M247 Ltd.

The future for UH Hosting and M247 Ltd is bright, there is a strong management team in place ready and able to provide individuals and businesses hosting solutions.

Key Staff

UH Hosting key staff, Left to Right: David Buckle, Jonathan Buckle, James Smith, Chris Byrd

M247 Ltd Director Biographies

David Buckle

Position: Managing Director

David has many years of business experience. He originally worked for a major paint manufacturer as Marine Director. He now has interests in a number of Companies both in the Paint and IT industries. David is responsible for administration and development of our business strategy.

 
James Smith

Position: Director

James is the founder of UH Hosting. At the age of 16, in 2002 he formed UH Hosting. In November 2005 he sold his majority stake to Open Hosting Ltd. His main responsibilities are to operate UH Hosting. Previously, at the age of 15, he founded and operated the popular online computer hardware review web site, Unique Hardware.

 
Chris Byrd

Position: Director

Chris is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), holds a BSc degree in Internet Computing and is a member of the British Computer Society (MBCS). With nearly 10 years of experience in the field, and previous involvement at board level with several hosting companies, Chris is currently the Technical Director of M247 Ltd.

 
Jonathan Buckle

Position: Director

Jonathan started in the hosting business back in 2000, when he operated Liquid online with co-founder Chris Byrd, he is currently the Operations Director for M247 Ltd.