BTwatch News – Page 9
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Financial & PerformanceBT Business boosted as Consumer made to pay its way
Reallocation of costs one month after FY22–23 announcement sees Consumer profitability and cash flow contribution slimmed down as Enterprise sees improvements.
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PremiumNature calls for Openreach, infra builders
A host of new international and national biodiversity regulations have business and operational implications for infrastructure builds.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Business: BT doubles down on carbon dashboard initiative
BT doubles down on carbon dashboard initiative as emissions reduction goals spread to customers’ IT estates.
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Network & InfrastructureBT launches commercial trial for quantum metro network
HSBC named as the inaugural test case for the QKD-based network, with commercial trials now underway.
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PremiumOfcom sounds the alarm after BT drops 999 calls
Regulator launches probe into BT handling of emergency call service following lengthy outage.
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PremiumEE installs hundreds more small cells
Nokia partnered for deployment of more than 400 additional street‑level mobile sites.
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Enterprise (B2B)BT boasts of MVNO wins but UK competition hots up
Group still a long way from recouping Virgin Media contract losses, but claims progress via multiple new deals.
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PremiumBT delivers managed network for MoD Smart Bases
Operator secures five‑year managed Wi‑Fi deal to enhance connectivity on the way towards so‑called “smart bases”.
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PremiumBT to reduce Adastral Park presence
More than a thousand jobs may be affected by plans, but BT working “closely” with those impacted to offer support including redeployment options where possible.
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OperationsBT takes next steps to become circular business
BT reports operational waste uptick of 83% despite pledge to “build towards” a circular Group by 2030.
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Strategy & ChangeBT pension remains a block on Openreach spin-out potential
As BT and pension trustees continue with deficit-clearing plans, any activity that threatens disruption to progress could be vetoed.
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Strategy & ChangeBT wrestling with skills gap in “turbulent” times
BT Business seeking to position itself as a dynamic workplace as telcos continue to battle deep-pocketed IT rivals for vital software skills.
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach quality of service wobble prompts Ofcom inquiry
Ofcom report finds broadband and voice service obligations were missed, putting Openreach under the microscope.
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OperationsHSBC to take up tenancy at former BT HQ
UK bank makes plans to move to St Paul’s offices as hybrid working cuts the need for Canary Wharf tower.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: Digital switch‑over restarts after hiatus
Digital switch‑over restarts after hiatus.
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PremiumBT people moves: flurry of changes for Business
Laura Galvin named Finance Director of International Business at BT Business.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT partners Axon in smart diagnostics health-tech drive
Burgeoning interest in healthcare R&D leads BT to partner with diagnostics imaging specialist.
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PremiumElsewhere in Openreach: Openreach almost there on rural fibre programme
Openreach almost there on rural fibre programme.