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Smartdesc

Smartdesc

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Global
#290
GB
#20
WPTR Score™
1077ms
Grade A+
1/10/2026
1MB Load
247ms
TTFB
484ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Founded
2011
Last Tested
1/10/2026
Server
Cloudflare
Features
BrotliH3
Smartdesc

Smartdesc

Est. 2011
HQ
London, UK
WPTR Verified Provider

Quality & Security Audit

HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Overview

What is Smartdesc?

Smartdesc is a specialist MSP dedicated entirely to the Third Sector (Charities and Non-Profits), excelling in maximizing limited budgets through strategic 'Virtual IT Director' services. Recently acquired by the Academia Group, their market dominance is fortified. They understand the unique landscape of donor systems and volunteer management, offering 'Co-managed IT' models that empower internal charity teams.

Their leadership is evidenced by the fact that they not only hold ISO 27001 themselves but actively consult large charities (like Mind) on achieving it. This 'teacher' role confirms their academic mastery of security standards. Smartdesc ensures that charities can operate with the same level of cyber security and strategic foresight as corporate entities, protecting vulnerable data effectively.

Advantages

UK Based
High Reliability
Strategic Partner

Disadvantages

Premium Pricing (Likely)
Performance History

Performance Trends

TTFB Trend

Score Trend

Our Verdict

Based on our independent testing using the WPTR methodology, Smartdesc achieved a Real-Load Score of 1077ms (TTFB: 484ms), placing it at #290 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 8, 2026-
760ms
1094
January 9, 2026-
536ms
846
January 9, 2026-
557ms
852
January 9, 2026-
564ms
833
January 10, 2026-
779ms
1089
Capabilities

Key Features

Charity Sector Specialist
Virtual IT Director
ISO 27001 Certified
Co-Managed IT
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