BT Global – Page 6

  • Jalil echoes Mehta mantra of moving fast, breaking things
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    Jalil echoes Mehta mantra of moving fast, breaking things

    2022-04-14T15:28:00Z

    Global CIO flags digital transformation for multinational customers as priority. BT moving from network-centric products and connectivity to cloud-based platform solutions. Working closely with Mehta to adapt BT culture and “attract a new generation of tech talent”.

  • EU backlash over BT nod to manage TESTA
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    EU backlash over BT nod to manage TESTA

    2022-04-13T15:27:00Z

    EU-headquartered telcos reportedly up in arms over Commission’s preference for BT to manage pan-European backbone network for exchange of sensitive data. EC suspends signature of £1bn TESTA framework contract pending review of concerns raised.

  • Elsewhere in BT Global: BT still in with Russia’s Rostelecom
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    Elsewhere in BT Global: BT still in with Russia’s Rostelecom

    2022-03-24T10:18:00Z

    Industry’s Russian withdrawal not so easy for Global as Rostelecom relationship remains; Diamond IP offloaded.

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    Public Affairs

    OneWeb cancels satellite launches on Russian rockets

    2022-03-04T16:44:00Z

    Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hits satellite comms operator. Decision could delay service launch and have knock-on effect on distribution partner BT’s rural coverage vision.

  • BT taps Cradlepoint for 5G FWA rollout
    Products & Services

    BT taps Cradlepoint for 5G FWA rollout

    2022-03-02T12:08:00Z

    FWA solution goes live in 33 countries. Ericsson-owned Cradlepoint acts as ‘key equipment partner’ in bringing the product to market. BT aims to support hybrid networking models.

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    Marketing

    BT recalibrates ad strategy with in-house reshuffle

    2022-02-18T11:45:00Z

    Operator joining up ad capabilities across Consumer, Enterprise, and Global. Establishes new Media Centre of Excellence to share learnings.

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    M&A

    BT Italia offloads SAP services subsidiary

    2022-02-16T13:09:00Z

    BT Global continues ‘global not national’ streamlining programme with the sale of Italian IT outsourcing outfit ERPTech. €4m+ deal leaves Italia lightweight but focused.

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    BT people moves: BT Federal fills out

    2022-02-10T10:12:00Z

    Mike Barthlow appointed CEO at BT’s US public sector division, with senior reports changed in parallel. BT’s healthcare focus tightened with a new HealthTech Incubator under Harmeen Mehta’s Digital domain and strategic health programme lead named at Enterprise. Openreach Service Delivery changes as Olly Kunc ships out.

  • Elsewhere in BT Global: Dubber partnership finalised
    Strategy & Change

    Elsewhere in BT Global: Dubber partnership finalised

    2022-02-05T09:35:00Z

    Voice intelligence vendor Dubber finalises Global partnership.

  • BT gives Rackspace thumbs‑up for hybrid cloud
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    BT gives Rackspace thumbs-up for hybrid cloud

    2022-02-04T09:35:00Z

    US firm scores breakthrough win with BT Global. Collaboration will see Rackspace tech integrated into BT data centres. Aim to bolster hybrid-cloud proposition to multinational customers.

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    Financial & Performance

    BT Q3: king of a still-wobbly hill

    2022-02-03T15:28:00Z

    Corporate weakness postpones recovery, with BT Global recuperating and BT Enterprise still in surgery. Rational rivals embraced, but warned of “Armageddon scenario”, with Sky current BFF. Discovery tie-up a win-win for BT Sport (but what about for BT itself?). Openreach charges on, hitting new records for FTTP connections and ...

  • Guidance: positives to come, but later than promised
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    BT Q3 FY21–22 Guidance: positives to come, but later than promised

    2022-02-02T14:31:00Z

    Revenue down 2% for the year, but growth anticipated from Q1 FY22–23. All things point up, but large corporates at Enterprise and Global need turnaround to avoid continued struggles. Discovery tie-up a win–win for BT Sport (and maybe for Sky, but what about for BT itself?).

  • Headlines: Openreach surging; CFUs in surgery
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    BT Q3 FY21–22 Headlines: Openreach surging; CFUs in surgery

    2022-02-01T16:31:00Z

    Corporate weakness postpones recovery, with BT Global recuperating and BT Enterprise still hurting. Openreach charges on, hitting new records for FTTP connections and (low) costs. City analysts focus on ‘mathematical’ minutiae of inflation response and impact on customers, costs, and payroll. Drahi and other predators ignored.

  • Q3 FY21–22: king of a still‑wobbly castle
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    BT Q3 FY21–22: king of a still-wobbly castle

    2022-02-01T15:30:00Z

    Rational rivals embraced, but warned of “Armageddon scenario”, with Sky current BFF. Mixed results force management to cling to customer satisfaction and market share security blankets. Inflation a bonus for Consumer’s linked pricing. ‘Jam tomorrow’ outlook reiterated.

  • Spend: costs under control
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    BT Q3 FY21–22 Spend: costs under control

    2022-02-01T14:31:00Z

    Cost-savings transformation programme continues to earn accolades among management, despite necessary investment in infrastructure. Broader market factors felt.

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    BT people moves: ESG key in New Year changes

    2022-01-17T08:54:00Z

    Digital impact and sustainability manifesto brings a number of new roles to further ESG agenda. Fibre build challengers Borderlink and Hyperoptic poach ex-BT and Openreach staffers to drive regional FTTP rollout plans. Healthcare remains a key focus for Digital and Enterprise developments.

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    BT ties with SES on ‘multi-orbit’ data and IoT

    2022-01-14T11:58:00Z

    Global division looking to satcomms to expand mining sector presence and boost search for growth. Tie-up bridges various in-vogue areas of enterprise IoT, satellite, not-spot coverage, and cloud productised services. Deal appears precursor to broader revamp of BT’s ecosystem at intersection of wireless and satcomms.

  • Elsewhere in BT Global: Inflame under development for Enterprise
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    Elsewhere in BT Global: Inflame under development for Enterprise

    2022-01-11T14:57:00Z

    Epidemiological modelling brought onboard for AI-based cybersecurity solutions; BT builds Nokia’s SD-WAN.

  • ABB signs BT for wide ranging security and IoT deal
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    ABB signs BT for wide ranging security and IoT deal

    2022-01-10T15:57:00Z

    “Trusted partner” BT Global takes multi-national managed services deal. Automated, software-defined core platform with IoT and security focus set for deployment. Innovation collaboration commitment included.

  • H1 FY21–22: Jansen trusts BT Global plan, despite setbacks
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    H1 FY21–22: Jansen trusts BT Global plan, despite setbacks

    2021-11-29T12:00:00Z

    CEO focuses on the strategy, rather than current performance, to paint a picture of a viable future for the MNC-focused digital solutions unit. NPS remains a bright spot for Global, highlighting material gains from the BT transformation plan. Declining margins suggest work still to be done on recovery.