About Cara Network Solutions

Intelligent and sustainable network and voice architecture platforms across the UK & Ireland.

Cara Network Solutions

A specialist division of Crown group of companies

Recognised as a foremost provider of intelligent and sustainable network and voice architecture platforms.

What We Deliver

Secure business connectivity and fibre infrastructure
Unified voice and collaboration platforms
Network security and resilience-first design
Managed support across the UK and Ireland

Who we are

Cara Network Solutions, a specialist division of the Crown Infrastructure Group, is recognised as a foremost provider of intelligent and sustainable network and voice architecture platforms across the UK and Ireland.

Our focus on bespoke solutions delivered through a highly competent engineering base puts the customer at the forefront of our thinking, leading to a collaborative business approach with focused outcomes.

The world continues to evolve, and the technological roadmap necessitates that we think of a unified approach to communications and security, without the added barrier of a silo mentality.

In CARA, taking a holistic approach to passive and active architecture enables us to offer greater flexibility in both design and deployment to service clients in both the public and private arena.

Be it bespoke FTTO or GPON architecture to cover high availability and resilience in the passive arena through to leading edge PABX and VOIP solutions with seamless transition, CARA will work collaboratively with you to find the best technology to deliver tomorrows business needs to suit your business TODAY.

Our Team

Leadership and specialists supporting clients across the UK & Ireland.

Richard Finlay

Group CEO

Richard Finlay is an entrepreneur and Group CEO of the Crown Industries portfolio, leading one of Northern Ireland's foremost providers of innovative IT, networking, and integrated infrastructure solutions. He has grown Cara Network Solutions into a multi-site operation serving private and public-sector clients across Ireland, Great Britain, and Europe with end-to-end expertise, operational excellence, and a 360 degree approach to modern network integration.

Joanne McSeveney

Group Commercial Director

A strategic, people focused leader who drives operational excellence and builds high-performing teams. With a strong bias for customer satisfaction shaped by deep experience in the telecoms industry. Joanne combines sharp business insight with a collaborative style that strengthens culture and delivers measurable results.

Colin McCann

Sales Director - Networking

Colin is a sales director with particular expertise & experience in networking and fibre optic infrastructures, passive & active.

Jonny Dawson

Sales Director - Voice

Jonny brings seventeen years of experience in the telecoms industry, leading high performing sales and account management teams to deliver consistent results. His leadership centres on building strong customer relationships and aligning best-of-breed technologies with each client's unique requirements.

Alex Crawford

Business development manager - UK & Ireland

Certified in CISMP, Alex is a Business Development Manager specialising in bespoke, future proofed Telecoms & IT solutions. Alex takes a consultative approach to help organisations strengthen resilience, modernise communications and implement solutions shaped around their current security policies for stronger asset protection.

Didier Renault

Business development manager - UK & Ireland

Didier is a highly experienced Client Director with an international background in telecoms. He is committed to delivering premium customer experiences, building long-term relationships, and ensuring every client receives exceptional support and tailored solutions.

Simon Murray

Strategic Development Director

With more than 30 years of experience in the communications industry, Simon leads strategic growth across our business group, with a particular focus on major projects and cross-discipline opportunities. A strongly relationship-driven leader, he has built long-standing partnerships with major corporate clients, many of whom continue to work with him as they navigate an evolving technology landscape. His track record of repeat business reflects both his trusted advisory approach and his commitment to delivering value.

Our Partners

We work with leading technology partners to deliver secure, reliable and future ready solutions.