All Howard Watson articles – Page 3
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: State supply chain strategy welcomed
State supply chain strategy welcomed
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: Jansen tenure closes out with network wins, pricing changes
Latest around BT and its ecosystem, with new CEO Allison Kirkby in the wings and Starlink in constellation test-mode, plus: quantum radio ambitions; CWU scrutinising BT Fleet TUPE obligations; Better Workplace in final phase; and more…
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InnovationBT’s quantum radio tech is up to five years out from market readiness
BT considers scientific proof-of-concept to be “in place” following RF to optical quantum radio technology demo, but commercialisation remains up to five years away.
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Network & InfraIt’s crunch time for BT’s Huawei core swap out
Will BT start 2024 nursing a Huawei hangover?
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Network & InfraBT targets quantum threat with partner-led ‘quantum-safe tunnels’
Arqit and Fortinet join BT to launch commercial quantum-protected VPN service for UK and EU customers.
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Content & TVMeet MAUD: BT’s peak traffic cleaver to debut in 2024
BT-developed on-net solution can slash peak live and on-demand traffic by 50%, seamlessly for end-users. Potential “global solution” once productised, with vCDNs also on the agenda…
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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 & InfraBT 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 & InfraBT 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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PremiumBT 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 & InfraBT’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 & InfraBT 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 & InfraTelefónica’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.