BTwatch News – Page 17
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Network & InfrastructureBT and partners take step forward with 5G SA R&D
Group leans on Ericsson and Nokia tie-ups for 5G standalone innovations as BT seeks frontrunner status against UK competition.
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Suppliers & SCMBT taps scaleup partners for carbon-cutting progress
Reworked Division X names Green Tech Innovation Platform alumnus iOpt an “official supplier”, takes ownership of collaborative platform venture.
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PremiumBT people moves: new digital business MD selected
Harry Singh named MD of Digital Business at BT Business.
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PeopleDeep dive: Kirkby’s BT reign set to bring new partners, new purpose, and “stupid questions”
As the dust settles on news of Allison Kirkby’s appointment as Philip Jansen’s replacement, TelcoTitans examines the mindset and values of the incoming CEO. The Telia CEO brings with her close links to private equity, a fearless approach to unpopular opinions, and an innovative perspective on the future of infrastructure.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT and Qualcomm go next-gen with 5G test lab
Duo expands partnership to test new 5G feature and “next generation” services.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges gives BT a year, but ‘all ideas’ on the table
Deutsche Telekom Chief Executive Timotheus Höttges sets expectations for incoming BT CEO Allison Kirkby as rumours circulate about the future of Deutsche Telekom’s BT stake.
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PremiumBT links up with Evolve on payment processing
Partnership enables IT and managed networks provider to offer card transaction routing to its customers in Europe and UK.
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PremiumCourt dismisses ‘fanciful’ BT claims in VM O2 dispute
High Court throws BT case out after criticism of evidence and consistency regarding EE’s MVNO agreement with VM O2.
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PremiumBT Q1 FY23–24 Guidance: BT sticks to (vague) targets
Mixed results across BT’s CFUs, but full‑year expectations remain unchanged.
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PremiumBT Q1 FY23–24 Headlines: revenue boosted as price hikes pay off
Revenue up across every division; EBITDA follows suit in all but Business.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach cuts costs and boosts rural network with fibre tech
Operator’s subtended headend technology saves £10m in fibre building costs.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach passes 700,000 premises in Wales
BT accused of underplaying risk of altnets.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: Scottish 4G Infill progresses
Scottish 5G Infill progresses, with EE at the core.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: Northeast office footprint changes shape
Northeast office footprint changes shape.
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PeopleAllison Kirkby named CEO as BT looks beyond “obvious candidates”
BT heeds Allison Kirkby’s advice to opt against “obvious candidates” as Telia CEO prepares to succeed Philip Jansen within the next six months.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: BT boasts revenue boost as price hikes pay off
Revenue up across every division, EBITDA follows suit in all but Business.
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Network & InfrastructureBT explores charging options in ‘EV revolution’
Pilot confirmed after early hints, with public partnership and private investment among the funding options.
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Enterprise (B2B)BT sees SMEs under attack as cybersecurity becomes a strategic priority
As ransomware growth plateaus, cybercriminals are said to be extending their reach to cover smaller targets, with digitalisation creating heightened SME vulnerability.