BTwatch News – Page 20
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Network & InfrastructureAb Initio to ‘unlock’ BT’s data fabric vision
BT partner Ab Initio’s automated data management solutions will play a critical role in operator’s data fabric strategy, says Principal Architect Ben Clinch.
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Enterprise (B2B)Bills keep totting up for UK’s emergency network delays — now to shore up device support
Massive, multi-billion, multi-year Emergency Services Network project overrun creates concertina effect in first responder network supply chain.
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Network & InfrastructureBT engineers step up after Shetland cut off from internet
Emergency declared as residents restricted to emergency calls only.
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Financial & PerformanceBT to face continued BT Sport losses, despite new JV
New joint venture with Discovery estimated to reduce Group revenue by £300m−£350m for FY22−23, with £500m−£600m cut from future FYs.
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PeopleBT Networks touts security as overhaul gets off to disorderly start
BT Networks to focus on network security, with restructured executive team focused on operational delivery.
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Network & InfrastructureBT’s Mehta gets the architects in for IT rebuild
Trio of architecture directors assigned to BT’s customer-facing units as part of Harmeen Mehta’s organisational changes.
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Network & InfrastructureBT-powered VAR ready for Scottish Premiership debut
BT offers critical connectivity services to support roll out of VAR in Scottish top‑flight.
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Network & InfrastructureBT handed Huawei ban reprieve after extensions
The UK government has pushed back its Huawei replacement mandate following BT concerns about service disruption.
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PeopleOpinion: Networks’ succession the final piece in recasting ‘New BT’
Domineering Chief Architect understood to be moving on; ironically, next stop rumoured to be IT-land. (Departure not yet officially confirmed, but follows months of rumours.) Updated to include coverage of Neil McRae’s own chronicle of his time and achievements at BT.
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PeopleMcRae exits as BT hits Networks refresh
Forthright Chief Architect rumbled as first big name departure ahead of BT Networks refresh.
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Enterprise (B2B)BT positions NHS trusts as VIPs in new co-innovation drive
Vanguard Innovation Programme to be a showcase for BT’s collaborative working with NHS partners on digitalisation.
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Strategy & ChangeBT aims for ZeroOps in service transformation
Service management overhaul underway across the Group.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT backs UKQuantum private–public partnership group
‘Voice of UK industry’ formed and open for new members, with BT among inaugural co-leaders.
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Public AffairsBT union raises stakes as emergency call handlers join strike
Communication Workers Union feels it had “no option but to up the ante” after BT “refused to negotiate” on pay.
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PeopleEx-BT Global chief takes consultancy presidency
One-time BT Global Chief Executive Luis Álvarez Satorre appointed EMEA President at tech consultancy NEORIS.
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M&ABT mulling ‘various options’ for loss-making logistics business
Pelipod, enabler of the telco’s Final Mile network, is under review and could be offloaded.
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PremiumWholesale’s Partner Plus hits 400-user milestone
Head of Channel at BT Wholesale points to accelerated interest in three‑tier programme.
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PremiumOpenreach plans faster FTTP speeds, new ONT
Upcoming trials of download speeds in excess of 1Gbps reportedly planned.
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Financial & PerformanceBT brings OnePhone into Division X fold as unit boosts sales
Converged comms business grows in first year under BT Enterprise.
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PremiumBT people moves: TV and Sport leadership rejigs
A number of changes in the BT TV and BT Sport propositions team follow finalisation of Warner Bros. Discovery transaction.