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M247 Global Expands to Brașov with New Data Center Capacity, Strengthening Cloud and Disaster Recovery Capabilities
Bucharest, Romania — April 23, 2026 — M247 Global, the Romanian-headquartered international provider of connectivity, cloud, and colocation services operating across more...
M247 Global Appoints Pete Wakelam as Chief Executive Officer
Following Alex Baloi’s decision to step down for personal reasons, M247 today announces the appointment of Pete Wakelam as Chief Executive Officer of M247 Global. Pete ha...
2025 at M247 Global: Network traffic up 25%, operational coverage in 110 countries, and the Bucharest Data Center powered 100% by green energy
As 2025 marks 10 years since the opening of our data center in Bucharest–Pipera, yesterday we opened the facility to a group of tech journalists. It was more than just a ...
Managing Director Appointment
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Baloi as Managing Director, effective 22 September 2025
M247 announces the appointment of Darryl Edwards as Executive Chairman
M247, a leading provider of Global Hosting services and Data Centres, is pleased to announce the transition of Darryl Edwards into the position of Executive Chairman, eff...
M247 Group Completes Sale of UK-Only Connectivity and IT Services Operations to Focus on International Growth
M247 Group, a leading international provider of hosting, data transport, and cloud solutions, has officially completed the sale of its UK-only connectivity and IT service...
M247 launches new POP in Sao Paulo, Brazil - M247
Having real global coverage to meet our customers’ demands remains a top priority for M247 International. This week we announce the launch of the new POP in Sao Paulo, Br...
M247's new NY iPoP site gives Microsoft Teams international capability
Leading global provider of connectivity and cloud services, M247 has launched a new international Point of Presence (iPoP) in New York City; enabling the roll-out of a fu...
M247 launches new POP in Hong Kong
As a leading global provider of connectivity M247 have expanded international presence further to now include Hong Kong. This forms part of the businesses long term strat...
M247 announces new partnership with Adarma - M247
Cyber security firm to help M247 provide increased visibility for network breaches Manchester, UK – April 20, 2020 M247, a leading global provider of connectivity and clo...
Leading UK ISP and Cloud Services Provider chooses Nutanix
Nutanix Enterprise Cloud enables M247 to offer its customers vendor-neutral hybrid cloud solutions with complete end-to-end visibility, management and support London, UK ...
Livingbridge and ARES Announces Investment in M247 - M247
Livingbridge, one of the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investors, is pleased to announce its reinvestment in leading international connectivity and cloud provide...
A message from Jenny, our CEO - M247
To all our M247 customers and partners. I wanted to write to you all to explain our approach to the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) which we are monitoring r...
M247 expands in Manchester with new logistics and engineering centre
As a leading global provider of secure connectivity, cloud and hosting services, we have expanded our presence in Manchester with an investment in a 7,045 square foot wor...
Jenny Davies wins Business Leader of the Year at Women in IT Awards
M247 are delighted to announce that at yesterday’s Women in IT awards Jenny Davies, M247 CEO, was named as Business Leader of the Year. The Women in IT Awards is the worl...
M247 named Best Performing Company at the Megabyte50 awards - M247
M247 are delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Best Performing Company in the Telecoms services category at the prestigious Megabuyte50 awards 2020. The M...
M247 CEO Jenny Davies awarded Top City Region leader
Last week TheBusinessDesk.com held the first-ever Northern Leadership Awards. These awards celebrated people and organisations across the North who are role models for th...
M247 appoints Head of Digital - M247
M247 has appointed a Head of Digital, Musa Aykac, as part of the firm’s five-year growth plan and vision to be the most innovative digital acquisition leader in its secto...
CEO Jenny Davies awarded Business Leader of the Year at Tech Leaders
The Tech Leaders awards are the UK’s leading celebration of IT and digital leaders, driving innovation and demonstrating value from the application of technology within l...
Two senior appointments for M247as firm restructures its operating model
UK and International MDs appointed to support customers’ growth plans Leading global provider of connectivity and cloud services, M247 has today announced a significant c...
M247 CEO Jenny Davies wins ISPA Executive of the Year Award 2019
Global ISP and Cloud Services Provider, M247, were shortlisted for two awards at the 21st Annual UK Internet Industry Awards this month. Nominated alongside sector and in...
M247 - Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies In Greater Manchester - M247
Created by Business Desk and Experian this recently published list showcases the best of northern leadership and highlights the North Wests’ fastest-growing companies. To...
M247 expands its London capacity in a move in Holborn Tower
January 2019: Global provider of cloud services and super-fast internet connectivity M247 has expanded its London capacity in a move to a newly refurbished office in Holb...
M247 Confirms Strategic Partnership with thevoicefactory, UK
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company, today announced that M247, one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing connectivity and internet infrastructure providers, has reco...
M247 strengthens with the appointment of new CTO - M247
M247 is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer for the company. Kevin Paige, former Chief Technology and Information Officer at Manx Teleco...
M247 and Venus shortlisted for ISPA Awards - M247
M247 is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards at the 2017 ISPA (Internet Service Providers Association) Awards. The awards are the UK’s longest...
Metronet (UK) appoints Mike Darcey as Chairman and rebrands as M247 - M247
Metronet (UK) (“the Group”), the UK’s fastest growing connectivity and internet infrastructure provider, backed by mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge, today anno...
M247 acquires Venus Business Communications, targeting London growth
Metronet (UK) (“the Group”), the UK’s fastest growing connectivity and internet infrastructure provider, backed by mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge, today anno...
Metronet (UK) acquires M247 to create national telecoms platform
Metronet (UK),the UK’s fastest growing network services provider, backed by mid-market private equity firm Livingbridge, today announces its acquisition of M247, a leadin...
Chemistry with Sofology in landmark £1million deal - M247
Alternative network provider, Metronet (UK), has recently joined forces with specialist furniture retailer Sofology in a landmark £1million deal. Sofology is one of the U...
The future is bright, the future is Purple - M247
Purple, the intelligent spaces company, today announced its partnership with Metronet (UK) provider of connectivity solutions to businesses across the UK. Metronet (UK) i...
M247 drive the Northern Powerhouse
As the subject of devolution continues to grip the nation, Metronet (UK) continue to be proud supporters of the Northern Powerhouse, a concept highlighted by Chancellor o...
Merseyrail Futureproof IT Network with M247
Metronet (UK), the UK’s most advanced Internet Service Provider (ISP), has been chosen to provide a fully managed and supported IT network to Merseyrail. The digital netw...
M247 Expands Data Centre Footprint in Partnership with TeleData
Metronet (UK) Ltd, a leading Technology and Internet Service Provider, has today announced details of its expansion into a third data centre location by partnering with T...
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