How it all began
Ocelot Maintenance Services was founded in the UK by Justin Byrom in 2002. The company initially concentrated on providing personal computer services to the home and business user alike. Following its rapid growth and large client base (currently boasting well over 500 customers), Ocelot Maintenance Services became Ocelot PC Services Ltd in February 2005.
As the company expanded further into software development, web development and Apple support, it was rebranded in late 2008 and now trades under the name Ocelot Solutions.
Software development
As a result of a chance conversation with Michael Hanna (Feng Shui Store) in 2003, the company expanded its (then) core strategy to include bespoke software solutions. This was a return to Justin's roots, as he started his professional career as a software developer in 1994.
Nearly seven years on, the growing suite of Feng Shui software is the flagship product of Ocelot Solutions and Justin remains the sole developer within the company, preferring to provide quality rather than quantity.
Web development
Ocelot Solutions began web development as early as 2004, providing basic solutions to small home-run businesses. In 2006, more extensive web design commissions were outsourced to local web design professionals, but following repeated requests to undertake such work, Ocelot Solutions began true in-house development in 2007. 2009 saw our most successful and prolific period of web design (so much so, that once again, we had to outsource some of our work to respected web design studios).
Web design services now form an intricate part of the Ocelot Solutions portfolio of services, with several new projects already scheduled for 2010.
What's with the name?
Back in 2002, we were looking to establish the company by advertising heavily to gain exposure to the local population in Buckinghamshire. For that reason, it was imperative that the company had a catchy name or logo. As it turns out, we managed to achieve both! The name is reference to a South American wildcat, the 'Ocelot'. New clients are always intrigued as to why we chose 'Ocelot'. It's a great way to introduce the company and ensures that our clients remember us!
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