About Rapid Technologies
At Rapid Technologies, we’ve been designing and delivering professional AV and unified communications solutions for over 40 years. We work with organisations across the UK to create technology-enabled spaces that support collaboration, productivity and modern ways of working.
We understand that no two environments are the same. That’s why our team takes a consultative approach – working closely with IT, facilities and procurement teams to design solutions that are tailored to your requirements, budget and long-term goals.
We partner with leading technology manufacturers to provide reliable, future-proof solutions, including Microsoft Teams Rooms, video conferencing, LED walls, interactive displays, sound masking, digital signage and smart workplace technologies.
From initial consultation and system design through to installation, commissioning, user training, and ongoing support, we provide a true end-to-end service. Our experienced in-house team, nationwide coverage and commitment to quality ensure a seamless experience at every stage, making Rapid Technologies a trusted long-term technology partner, not just a supplier.
Here’s how we’ve grown and evolved over the years:
Rapid Technologies was formerly known as Rapid Computers Ltd when it was first established over 40 years ago as a family business by its founding Directors Mark & Denis Stevens in 1985. This was pretty much at the start of the personal micro-computer boom in the 80’s and 90’s and the company went on to sell over 50,000 micro-computers to consumers, business and educational organisations throughout the UK.
A corporate re-branding as Rapid Technologies happened at the end of the 90’s to more accurately reflect the new products and wide range of Managed ICT Services that the Company was delivering. By 2000 the Directors decided to exit the retail PC market and expand the business by concentrating on infrastructure projects within education. It was in this time that the ICT within academic environments was being completely transformed under collaborative government initiatives like the “Technology Colleges Trust” and from 2000-2008 as a Microsoft Gold partner Rapid won several business awards from Deloittes for consistently demonstrating outstanding year on year SME growth in the Technology sector.
The company became an acknowledged and recognised academic ICT provider by 2008 successfully delivering campus wireless, wide area networking and interactive AV solutions and services to over 1000 northwest schools and institutions. Rapid was accredited as a Gold partner for the global market leading whiteboard manufacturer Smart Technologies helping contribute to their success by deploying over 10,000 boards into UK classroom environments.
By 2010 the experience gained in deploying 1000- 5000 user academic rollouts had ideally positioned Rapid to embark on targeting large enterprise and UK PLC customers. After the financial meltdown it was evident in the UK that most businesses were looking to drive change transformation. As a consequence through its innovation and experience Rapid has successfully continued to implement numerous Eco/Green friendly, Lean Management and Virtual Meeting Room strategies for many national and multi-national businesses to great affect post credit crunch.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a fundamental shift in how organisations collaborate and communicate. Video conferencing, hybrid working, and digital collaboration rapidly became business-critical rather than optional.
Rapid Technologies have and continue to support customers through this transition by designing and deploying scalable video conferencing and collaboration solutions. As workplaces evolved post-pandemic, Rapid have continued to help organisations reimagine their environments—delivering modern meeting rooms, flexible collaboration spaces, sound masking for privacy, smart workplace technologies, and LED displays to support long-term productivity and hybrid working strategies.
At Rapid, we design, deliver and support professional audio visual and collaboration solutions that help organisations communicate more effectively. We combine technical expertise, proven processes and trusted manufacturer relationships to deliver reliable, future-ready AV environments across the UK, including:
Here’s why organisations choose Rapid as their AV and collaboration partner:
We’re a growing team of passionate professionals, combining decades of experience with fresh, innovative thinking. With some of our experts boasting over 40 years in the industry, we bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every project. Our team is the heart of what we do. From specialists with decades of hands-on experience to dynamic new talent bringing fresh perspectives, we work together to deliver exceptional audio-visual solutions. As we continue to grow, our shared commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction remains the same.
