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Wessex IT

Wessex IT

GBUnited Kingdom Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt

Wessex IT is listed in the Wptr verified hosting list. It is ranked #368 in the Global Hosting Companies list and #32 in the United Kingdom rankings. You can find detailed information about Wessex IT on this page.

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Global
#368
GB
#32
WPTR Score™
1358ms
Grade A+
2/24/2026
1MB Load
347ms
TTFB
525ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Founded
2005
Last Tested
2/24/2026
Server
Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
Features
Wessex IT

Wessex IT

Est. 2005
Location
Cowfold, West Sussex
Status
Verified

Quality & Security Audit

Technical Analysis
HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Result
0/3 Passed
Overview

What is Wessex IT?

Wessex IT achieved global recognition by ranking #169 in the Channel Futures MSP 501 list, an independent audit of the world's top managed service providers. They specialize in 'Cloud-First' infrastructure for multi-site businesses, managing distributed networks for international brands like Scope and Temple Spa. Their capability extends far beyond their rural HQ, managing complex global logistics and IT assets.

Their ranking in the MSP 501 serves as academic validation of their operational maturity and growth. Adhering to 'Security-by-Design' principles, Wessex IT ensures that decentralization does not mean insecurity. They are the ideal partner for brands with a dispersed footprint requiring centralized, world-class IT governance.

Latency
Server Analysis
525ms
Total Response Time

The total time taken for the server to send the first byte. Lower values mean a faster website.

109ms

DNS Lookup

Time to resolve domain name to IP address.

308ms

TCP Connection

Time to establish initial connection.

52ms

SSL Handshake

Time to negotiate secure encryption.

56ms

Server Processing

Time for server to process and respond.

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 Lab methodology, Wessex IT achieved a Real-Load Score of 1358ms (TTFB: 525ms), placing it at #368 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 8, 2026Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
828ms
1781
January 9, 2026Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
896ms
1849
January 9, 2026Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
1004ms
1810
January 9, 2026Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
1190ms
1941
January 10, 2026Apache/2.4.58 (Ubunt
808ms
1900
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