BT Deals – Page 9
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Vendor VoiceGoing up: VMware backs platform approach as springboard for digital monetisation
VMware is positioning its evolving Telco Cloud Platform as a key tool for operators seeking to combine existing assets with cloud-driven technologies to propel new service development and monetisation models.
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Strategy & ChangeBT shoots for space strength with new partners
Group’s space strategy adds Lacuna and CGI to partners list.
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Products & ServicesBT partners Equinix for next-gen multi-cloud launch
Connected Cloud Edge extends BT’s network into 13 carrier-neutral facilities.
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Partnerships & AlliancesUK military drafts BT on drones and robotics
BT Defence Director highlights innovation tie-ups with army, navy, and air force.
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Network & InfrastructureBT moots Microsoft tie-up on flagship Belfast port project
New phase of port digitisation project focuses on edge and cloud infrastructure, automation, and application development.
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Products & ServicesMehta’s digital disruption unit targets home emissions
BT Digital’s innovation team focusing on home and business energy usage with partner-led digital platform.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Global: Global office opened in Madrid
Global commits to Spain; extends Relined partnership on Dutch network; QiO brought in for AI edge compute innovation.
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PremiumBT Q4 FY21–22: Openreach rallies troops for Jansen’s war
Jansen emphasises importance of fast migration to fibre as defence against wholesale rivals, and BT is heavily recruiting to provision new customers.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Enterprise: operator wins £26m NI extension
Long-running deal with NI government further extended; hybrid copper and 4G broadband speed booster launched for small businesses awaiting fibre upgrade.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: Plug and Play enters UK market
BT partner Plug and Play enters UK market in hunt for green innovators.
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Strategy & ChangeDrahi returns to BT spotlight amid fresh takeover speculation
All eyes on French billionaire as six-month ban on BT takeover bid expires tomorrow.
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Public AffairsDrahi’s BT stake raises national security concerns
UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wields National Security & Investment Act to review, and potentially reverse, Altice UK’s latest BT stake acquisition.
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Suppliers & SCMArqit excited by prospects despite controversial report
BT-partnered quantum encryption startup’s share price remains sharply down following savage WSJ article.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT continues “dramatic simplification” with cloud-first AWS deal
Five-year agreement adds to recent contract with Google Cloud to advance operator’s digital transformation and simplification drive. AWS named preferred cloud provider for internal applications.
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Network & InfrastructureBT welcomes “quantum revolution” with network launch
Quantum-secured metro network connects London offices, enabling quantum key distribution and management in partnership with Toshiba. EY named first commercial customer; revenue expected within 18 months. BT CTO Watson says quantum race is on, and UK is well placed. Believes quantum will become an “integral part” of country’s economic ...
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Enterprise: Toople highlights strong Q1
Channel partner Toople reports strong quarter following set up of BT-exclusive contact centre.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT pilots orchestrated cloud with M2A Media
Pair conduct trial to meet demand for cloud media services. Further collaboration anticipated following “successful” integration showcase.
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PremiumBT recruited to modernise Scottish flood warnings
Scottish Environment Protection Agency taps BT to upgrade its Floodline messaging system. New service aims to alert a wider audience via email, social media, and web notifications.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: Tarana expects revenue influx
BT FWA partner Tarana predicts bumper year for 2022; BT recognised for 5G innovation.
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Products & ServicesBT Final Mile locker network expands
Calor and EDF Energy named as third-party customers for Final Mile service. Pelipod revenue has been rising, but so have losses. CJ Retail Solutions was awarded the locker installation contract.