All Howard Watson articles
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Strategy & ChangeBT quashes talk of Openreach split
Connected Britain 2023: Howard Watson and Clive Selley say structural separation is not on the agenda; BT focused squarely on driving full-fibre deployment.
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Network & InfrastructureBT rural satcomm trials roll on with OneWeb onboard
Micro-deployment on Lundy Island deemed a success, with BT’s McCall claiming a “significant milestone” passed.
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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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PremiumUK government chooses OneWeb for remote connectivity
OneWeb’s LEO network will deliver connectivity for trials through both BT and Clarus.
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PremiumWatson welcomes UK strategy as DSIT sets 5G goals
BT’s Chief Networks & Security Officer hails DSIT wireless goals, but practical support will be needed to make 5G innovation an operational and commercial reality.
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PeopleBT people moves: Watson unveils networks leadership changes
Long‑serving BT Networks Director Jim Dempsey set to be replaced by Kirsty Baxter-Smith.
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Network & InfrastructureBT’s Watson urges “scared” telcos to embrace innovation, but efficiently
Solving the conundrum of driving innovation while managing energy efficiency will demand operators get a grip on legacy technology says BT networks chief, speaking at DSP Leaders event.
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PremiumOfcom consults industry on mmWave licence conditions
Regulator confirms release of 6.25MHz spectrum across 26GHz and 40GHz frequency bands for mobile use.
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PremiumEE takes 5G to 500 boondocks, 40,000+ to go…
EE’s 5G network adds coverage for almost 500 smaller towns and villages.
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PremiumBT looks to the skies for rural coverage answers
Trials started with Stratospheric Platforms to beam 4G/5G connectivity in remote UK regions.
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Network & InfrastructureBT faces up to threats with ‘nation state-level’ security force
Group’s ESG agenda hinged on building trust, ensuring network security, and translating this into commercial advantage.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica’s delayed Open Broadband project on starting blocks
Group expects commercial launch to take place in Brazil in 2023.
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Public AffairsBT keen on India visa overhaul to support technology transformation
Group CTO Howard Watson calls on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to “fix” visa processes to free up BT’s “many great engineers”.
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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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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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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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Network & InfrastructureDT weighs in on disaggregation pain points
NGMN IC&E 2022: integration, operating model, and skills seen as top challenges.
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Network & InfrastructureBT’s Howard Watson: ‘we have work to do’ on disaggregation
CTO flags interoperability, integration, and security issues at NGMN IC&E 2022.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: Watson reiterates plan for networks
Watson updates on networks progress; Jansen dismisses FWA for the UK.