All BT Global articles – Page 8

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    BT wants a billion pounds “minimum” from Microsoft deal

    2021-07-29T14:09:00Z

    Microsoft beefs up its position within BT’s enterprise ecosystem with formation of an updated strategic partnership. BT aiming for a nine-figure revenue target from “complicated”, “big” deal. Software giant separately acquires BT spend-tracking partner Suplari.

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    Strategy & Change

    BT Global shuts down Kuwait HQ

    2021-07-26T13:19:00Z

    Division’s rationalisation of Middle Eastern footprint continues as Group confirms closure of Kuwaiti facilities. Residual presence in country — and region — maintained via new reseller alliance with Ooredoo.

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    Venturing & Investments

    BT investment signals cybersecurity intent

    2021-07-23T10:25:00Z

    BT named lead investor in $33m Safe Security funding round. SAFE cyber risk quantifier to be added to BT security offering, with the potential to target 30 million BT Consumer customers flagged by the partner. As well as exclusive securing UK rights, BT’s cash injection to fund accelerated innovation ...

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    BT people moves: high-flying Finance swaps

    2021-07-08T13:54:00Z

    Brenchley, Lockwood, and Smith pivot in executive finance positions across Group entities. O’Flaherty settled into permanent CIO posting, leaving interim MD, IT role vacant at BT Digital.

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    Zoom CEO shares love with BT Global

    2021-07-01T01:00:00Z

    Zoom top dog hails input of BT in recent contract win. Telco sees channel partnership as something worth shouting about. Clear confidence that there exists sustainable level of business with Zoom, as remote working key part of post-COVID world.

  • Elsewhere in BT Global: Arqit relationship bolstered
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    Elsewhere in BT Global: Arqit relationship bolstered

    2021-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Arqit’s BT relationship bolstered with FQS sign-up; BT Global takes US government contract.

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    BT people moves: BT Sourced adds procurement expertise

    2021-06-22T09:29:00Z

    Rogers’ Barberis joins BT’s Dublin buying function as B2B VP. Openreach names new leads for partner management and fibre build as FTTP targets grow. BT Global Director Ladha heads for the door. HR rotations at Group and Enterprise.

  • Q4 FY20–21 — Global’s resilience sapped by pandemic
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    Q4 FY20–21 — Global’s resilience sapped by pandemic

    2021-06-13T01:00:00Z

    COVID-19 impact hitting more KPIs. Jansen and Lowth retain faith. Growth plans pinned on SD-WAN, managed security, and now 5G FWA.

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    Elsewhere in BT Global: Egypt license renewed

    2021-06-13T00:00:00Z

    Egyptian licences get a refresh; Global turns to IR to help tie together virtual rooms.

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    BT seeks South African alternatives after partner breakup

    2021-06-03T14:27:00Z

    Group abruptly severs ties with longstanding partner Sekunjalo, but is under pressure to remain compliant with the country’s black economic empowerment agenda.

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    BT people moves: new Director of Healthcare to lead NHS drive

    2021-05-25T08:39:00Z

    Sultan Mahmud brought in to lead on NHS partnership and estate digitalisation, drawing on experience as innovation guru in NHS Trusts. Strategy & Transformation team appointments at Consumer. Ex-Vodafone exec appointed Group Treasury Director.

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    Destination: new BT; ETA 2026

    2021-05-13T15:35:00Z

    Jansen again evangelising glorious digital future: five-year timescale reiterated, with promises of peak fibre investment passing and financial nirvana arriving. Stability predicted for FY21–22. Investors more interested in gruel on today’s menu rather than jam promised tomorrow. The court of public opinion may ultimately rule on five-year tax dodge. ...

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    B2B

    BT supports Orica’s cloud-native push

    2021-04-29T14:18:00Z

    Latest “cloud-optimised” tech to be adopted across explosives specialist’s global footprint. BT works longstanding Cisco ties for SD-WAN contract win. Deal also involves deployment of network monitoring and cybersecurity services.

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    BT people moves: strategic appointments in health and banking

    2021-04-26T13:08:00Z

    BT continues its effort to grow into the healthcare industry with accounts leaders named at Enterprise. Unilever CISO joins Group as cybersecurity VP. BT Global’s Rycx targets Simplify programme expansion for MNCs. Board changes at soon-to-be subsumed OnePhone.

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    BT people moves: Karonis replacement named at Enterprise

    2021-04-07T15:31:00Z

    Following the launch of BT Digital and BT Networks, Dave Matthews was appointed BT Enterprise CTIO to fill Karonis’ shoes. BT Non-Executive Director Cheshire takes a Chairman role at Spire Healthcare. BT Global SVP Roger Woodend departs for AWS.

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    B2B

    BT positions for post-‘cloud-first’ enterprise era

    2021-03-31T11:21:00Z

    In collaboration with Dell/VMware, BT flags ability to securely “repatriate” apps back into private servers as enterprises retreat from ‘cloud-first’ strategies.

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    BT keeps foot in Boots door with deal extension

    2021-03-31T00:00:00Z

    Global secures win for its Dynamic Network Services portfolio as it expands relationship with WBA in a key industry vertical. Pharmacy branch deal underlines appeal of Cisco’s Meraki hybrid cloud offerings, available through BT Connect.

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    Elsewhere in BT Global: Syngenta deal renewed

    2021-03-28T00:00:00Z

    VMware SD-WAN deal for Alstom; agritech support for Syngenta

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    Suppliers & SCM

    BT calls on supplier base to zero in on emissions

    2021-03-03T14:36:00Z

    Operator moves into new territory to firm up green credentials, and aims to galvanise suppliers to cut indirect (Scope 3) emissions. Incentive behind new call illustrated by latest CDP report. Major BT suppliers underline their sustainability commitments.

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    BT people moves: Groth joins Data & AI team

    2021-02-16T13:36:00Z

    BT continues Digital refresh: Group Data & AI Solutions unit further fills out with Groth joining to lead partnerships. Weston picks up Transformation Performance remit at Global. Chet Patel takes Americas MD spot at Global, with Vanderick holding fort as MD, Commercial. James Lilley to drive all-IP for Openreach ...