In 1998, [[Lucas Roh]], [[John Lee]], and [[Arnold Choi]], along with two other business partners, acquired [[Spectronet Inc]]., a Web hosting company that had an annual revenues of $30,000 at that time. <ref> [http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20031029/PAGES/1426/40-under-40-2003 Chicago Business]</ref>They renamed the company Hostway Corporation and began preparations to expand its reach in the US and international markets.