About dbfb.

Real people. Managed technology. Service that still matters.

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dbfb is a Northampton-based managed service provider bringing connectivity, cloud communications, mobile, IT and workplace technology together for SMEs, enterprise businesses and public sector teams across the UK.

The technology matters, but so does the service around it. Customers get one team that understands how their services connect, takes ownership when something changes and stays close as their business moves forward.

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more than technology

Technology that works better together, backed by people who care.

Most businesses do not need more technology suppliers to manage. They need fewer moving parts, clearer ownership and a practical way to keep everything working together.

Connectivity, cloud communications, mobile, managed IT and workplace technology can all sit within one relationship. That joined-up view makes everyday management easier and gives customers a clearer route for support when a problem crosses more than one service.

Being independent also gives us room to compare different networks, platforms and technology partners. The starting point is what people need to do, where they need to work and what is getting in the way - not a single product that every customer has to fit around.

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DBFB IN NUMBERS

Built on relationships. Proven through service.

A few numbers that show what matters to us: long-term relationships, responsive service and giving something back as we grow.

our journey

Built for change.

Built for change.For more than 27 years, dbfb has evolved alongside the technology our customers rely on.

From our beginnings in mobile to a wider managed technology business, each stage of our journey has been shaped by growth, new ideas and a constant focus on better service.

What has stayed the same is our approach: understand what customers need, bring the right services together and support them properly over the long term.

‍These are the moments that made us who we are today.

1998
Where it all started
1998
Database for Business is founded.

The business begins by helping organisations adopt and manage emerging mobile technology.

2009
A new era of growth.
2009
Simon Pickering takes ownership.

A new chapter begins, with a stronger focus on customer service, long-term growth and expanding beyond mobile.

2015
Leading fibre connectivity.
2015
CityFibre launch partner.

dbfb becomes one of the original CityFibre launch partners in Northamptonshire, helping bring full fibre connectivity to local organisations.

2016
A major milestone.
2016
£10 million revenue milestone.

The business reaches £10 million in annual revenue, reflecting continued growth across communications, connectivity and managed services.

2020
Investing in our community.
2020
Northamptonshire Chamber Platinum Partner.

dbfb strengthens its commitment to the local business community through a strategic partnership with the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.

2024
Strengthening leadership.
2024
Sam Lee appointed Chief Operating Officer.

Supporting the next stage of growth and operational development across the business.

2025
Expanding the group.
2025
Totally Converged Solutions joins dbfb.

The acquisition expands the group's capabilities while bringing together organisations with a shared commitment to customer service and support.

2026
Building the future.
2026
Ready for what's next.

With expanded leadership, growing managed service capabilities and a clear vision for the future, dbfb continues supporting organisations across connectivity, communications, mobile, IT, cyber security and workplace technology.

MEET THE TEAM

The people behind dbfb

Technology does not look after customers by itself. People do. Behind dbfb is a team of engineers, service specialists, account managers, project leads, consultants and operational teams who keep customers connected, supported and moving forward.

Some solve problems when something goes wrong. Some design, install and manage the technology behind the business. Others help customers understand what they have today and plan what comes next. Together, they bring the knowledge, ownership and care that make the service feel different.

Executive team

Leadership team

Sarah Jones
Workplace, Quality & Compliance Manager

Sarah maintains our ISO processes and internal audits maintaining the document library administration of our LMS, including course creation and setting.

Sarah, dbfb team member
Sarah JonesWorkplace, Quality & Compliance ManagerReducing risk and improving processes, Sarah helps build a professional, reliable team, committed to delivering an excellent experience at every stage of the customer journey

Service people feel

Service that shows up when it matters.

We don’t pretend nothing will go wrong. Technology fails. Connections drop. Devices break. Platforms have bad days.

What we do promise is that you won’t be left dealing with it alone.When something goes wrong, you need a team that picks it up, owns it, keeps you informed and works with urgency to get your people moving again.No hiding behind suppliers. No passing the problem around. No disappearing once the ticket is logged.That is the standard we hold ourselves to.

Because the real measure of a technology partner is not how they behave when everything is working. It's how they respond when it isn’t.

Own the problem

One team takes responsibility for finding the cause and moving the issue forward, even when more than one service, platform or supplier is involved.

Move with urgency

The impact on people and the business shapes the priority, so the issues causing the greatest disruption receive attention quickly.

Keep you in the loop

Clear updates explain what is happening, what is being done and what comes next, without leaving customers to chase for information.

Stay until it is sorted

Support continues beyond the first diagnosis, with ownership maintained until there is a clear route forward and people can get back to work.

why dbfb

One partner across more of the tech you rely on.

Technology problems rarely respect supplier boundaries.

A call drops. Is it the phone system, the device, the WiFi or the internet connection? Mobile stops working. Is it the network, SIM, device or security setup? You shouldn’t have to work that out before asking for help.

Bringing more of your technology together gives one team a wider view of what is happening and where the problem might sit. Fewer suppliers to chase. Fewer bills and portals to manage. Less of the usual “not us, try them”.

One partner. More technology. Less complexity.

One team, wider capability

Bring connectivity, cloud communications, mobile, managed IT and workplace technology together, so one team can see how the services connect and where a problem might sit.Y

ou get a clearer route for support, while your internal teams spend less time working out which supplier owns what.

Independent and flexible

Choice stays open across different networks, platforms and technology partners, rather than forcing every customer into the same setup.

The options are compared around your people, locations and systems, helping you choose technology that genuinely fits the way your teams work.

Service that stays accountable

One UK-based service team supports all your dbfb services, making it easier for you, your internal teams and your end users to get help without being passed around.

With 80% of issues resolved at the first point of contact, the focus is on solving problems faster—not simply answering calls quicker.

Visibility you can act on

Reporting, customer portals and regular reviews make it easier to see what you are using, how services are performing and what they cost.

That gives your teams useful information to act on, without pulling together separate reports from different suppliers and systems.

People who know your business

You should not have to explain your setup from scratch every time you need support or want to make a change.

Dedicated account management keeps your services, priorities and future plans in view, helping everything remain useful as your business moves forward.

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