In 2005, Daren Bland and Toby Harris founded Recarta with one clear goal: to help businesses thrive, not just survive, through smart and dependable IT services. They didn’t want to be just another supplier. They set out to be the partner businesses trust to take care of their infrastructure, so they’re free to grow and focus on what they do best.
What began with four people, and a big ambition, has grown into a team of nearly 50, supporting over 400 clients across the UK and beyond. We’re now a recognised, award-winning provider of managed services and enterprise infrastructure. But at our core, we’re still exactly what we set out to be: a business built on relationships, run by people who care.
Built on Passion and Experience
Daren’s career began with IBM Power Servers and led to the founding of one of the UK’s largest computer brokerage firms. Today, as our Managing Director, his focus is still the same – building honest, open relationships and doing the right thing by our clients and partners.
“I’m proud of how Recarta has grown. But more than anything, I’m proud of the trust we’ve earned – inside the company and with our clients. That’s what’s made it all work” says Daren.
Toby has shaped our strategy and client relationships from day one. His belief that long-term partnerships matter more than short-term wins has helped us support clients across healthcare, finance and beyond with the kind of quiet consistency that makes a real difference.
“For us, it was never just about the tech” says Toby. “It’s always been about people. About showing up, solving problems and sticking around. That’s what real service looks like”
Powered by Partnership
Our story isn’t about servers or software. It’s about the people who make it all happen – the clients who trust us, the partners who grow with us and the Recarta team who put care and commitment into every project.
In a sector that’s moved fast towards outsourcing and specialisation, we’ve stayed innovative, creative, reliable and collaborative. Clients know they can pick up the phone, get a straight answer and trust that we’ll get it done. That kind of dependability is what matters in a partnership
A Culture That Works
We don’t just deliver IT services. We build relationships. Whether we’re solving a critical infrastructure issue or supporting a client through change, the same principles apply – clarity, dependability and a genuine desire to help.
From engineers to account managers, everyone pulls in the same direction. We’ve built a culture of mutual respect with no room for ego. Just smart people doing good work and getting results.
Looking Ahead
As we enter our third decade, we’re not planning to reinvent the wheel. We’ll keep supporting clients through change, staying ahead of the curve and building partnerships that last.
“We’ve always believed in being innovative, steady and dependable” says Daren. “That’s what’s helped us build something that lasts and it’s how we’ll take on whatever comes next.”
To everyone who’s been part of our journey; clients, partners, colleagues and friends – thank you. Here’s to the next twenty years.
