BT Strategy & Change – Page 5
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Openreach: outage disrupts ISP sales
Systems outage disrupts ISP sales functions; Openreach pilots Dutch Witch drills; new engineer training centre opens in Wales.
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Elsewhere in BT Group: emission targets brought forward
Net-zero targets brought forward by fifteen years ahead of COP26; warnings against competitor tower deal.
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Digital duo plan to be catalysts of change for BT
Incomers Harmeen Mehta and Rob Shuter are tag-teaming to bring their external perspectives to BT’s digital transformation plans. Enterprise unit set to become a route to market for emerging services, with a “fail fast” mindset. BT described as receptive to need for change, but Mehta calling for people to ...
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Network & Infrastructure
BT says awareness of 2025 PSTN shutdown not high enough
Senior BT Enterprise exec highlights lack of forward all-IP planning among some critical national infrastructure organisations. Encourages all CPs to put CNI at the heart of their transformation programmes. Advocates a government-led campaign to raise PSTN shutdown awareness. Industry still grappling with how best to provide power backup and ...
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BT eyes telco tie-ups following buying reboot
Newly inaugurated BT Sourced unit may branch out as a commercial player, selling services to other telcos and big companies. Function’s leadership open to partnerships in and outside industry, including DT and Orange’s BuyIn JV.
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BT establishes new digital health unit
Group recruiting for newly formed Digital Healthcare division. Unit to develop e-health startup ecosystem, with provision of path-to-market options. ‘BT Incubation’ revealed as working title for broader tech accelerator branch.
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Jansen wants YOU: BT pitches for tech talent in reinvention drive
BT CEO uses TM Forum event to pitch BT as a destination employer for digital talent as he seeks to move faster on digitalisation. Fundamental importance of network core underlined, but BT’s staff expected to be open to reskilling to meet the needs of a software-driven business. Partnerships and ...
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Altnets object to Openreach FTTP price proposal
Regulatory spat over wholesale FTTP pricing spills out into the open. Openreach says new prices offer certainty and encourage FTTP take-up. Fibre rivals claim the cheaper wholesale pricing scheme will reduce infrastructure competition and deter investment. Ofcom provisionally says no action needed, but final decision is expected by the ...
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: ADTRAN acquires ADVA
BT networking partner duo join forces as ADTRAN Holdings; growing need for data fabric architecture underlined by BT’s Perkins.
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Elsewhere in BT Global: EE adopts VMware software
Technology partner driving force behind EE’s cost-reduction push; Group flags CyberFirst partner status.
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Elsewhere in Openreach: FTTP circuit charges increase
Charge increases for FTTP circuits; investigation into BT’s USO compliance suspended; FTTP rollout in Scottish Highlands prompts disquiet.
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Elsewhere in BT Group: BT Sourced launches
BT and friends enter electric vehicle endeavour; BT Sourced opens its doors.
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BT reviewing Indian tech ops, may insource from partners
Taking a relook at level of work outsourced to third-party providers such as Tata Consultancy Services and Tech Mahindra. Insourcing would “strengthen” role of BT’s Bangalore-based services operation, increase self-reliance.
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Interview
Interview: New HQ beckons for Jansen’s “better BT”
As BT prepares to move into a new-era head office in Aldgate, Technology HR boss Mark Murphy speaks to TelcoTitans about the Group’s physical and virtual makeover. Technology reorganisation, facilities facelift, and move to ‘smart working’ viewed as key to refreshing how BT does business. Organic and inclusive approach ...
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Elsewhere in BT Group: BT Sourced’s new home
Better Workplace marches on; BT Sourced finds a home.
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: BT taps iTrinegy
BT taps iTrinegy expertise for vRAN R&D; McRae sees optical future.
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Elsewhere in BT Global: expanded Box partnership
Global opens fresh Box partnership; delivers Google managed security services.
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Elsewhere in Openreach; expanded FTTP rollout
Openreach expands FTTP rollout, and expands cablelaying contracts to support the plans.
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BT to export ‘made in Scotland’ 5G innovations
BT’s Simon Haston highlights importance of ensuring 5G use-cases can be “translated globally”. Focus placed firmly on commercial viability.
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BT Global shuts down Kuwait HQ
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.
