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BT Appoints Peter Leukert as Chief Digital Officer to Drive Digital Transformation and Customer-Centric Change

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) BT has appointed Peter Leukert as its new Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s Digital unit and oversee its digital transformation. Peter joins from Deutsche Telekom, where he significantly contributed to the company’s IT and … Read the full press release

BT Secures Multi-Million-Pound Contract with DEFRA to Enhance Mobile Connectivity for Real-Time Reporting

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) BT has secured a multi-million-pound contract with DEFRA to provide mobile connectivity for real-time reporting on critical events like flooding and disease outbreaks. The contract will use EE’s mobile network to supply 34,000 connections across England, Scotland, and … Read the full press release

BT Partners with Moira Stuart to Launch Digital Voice Awareness Campaign for Smooth Switch to Digital Landlines

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) BT has launched a new campaign with broadcaster Moira Stuart to raise awareness of the UK’s shift from analogue to digital landlines, with a focus on supporting vulnerable customers. The campaign highlights how easy it is to switch … Read the full press release

BT Expands Global Fabric Network Across Equinix Data Centres to Drive Digital Connectivity for Businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) BT and Equinix have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, aimed at transforming digital interconnectivity for multinational businesses. BT’s AI-ready Global Fabric platform, a network-as-a-service (NaaS) solution, is now available in more than 30 Equinix data centres … Read the full press release

BT Group Appoints Jon James as CEO of BT Business to Strengthen UK Focus

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) BT Group plc has appointed Jon James as CEO of BT Business, effective 3 March 2025, following his successful tenure as CEO of Nuuday in Denmark, where he led the company through a transformative growth phase. This appointment … Read the full press release

BT Group’s Research Reveals UK’s Growing Obsession with Live Events, Streaming, and Multi-tasking

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group’s Network Wrapped report reveals that 56% of the UK population views live sport as the most significant cultural moment of the year, surpassing the UK general election. The study shows a rise in split-screening behavior, with … Read the full press release

BT Group Secures £1.29bn Contract to Continue Powering the UK’s Emergency Services Network

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has secured a £1.29bn contract with the Home Office to provide mobile services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) over 7.25 years, with an option for a one-year extension. The ESN, built on EE’s award-winning 4G … Read the full press release

BT Gears Up for Global Fabric, Accelerating Multi-Cloud Connectivity for AI-Driven Businesses

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, October 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT has initiated live testing for its new network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform, Global Fabric, set to launch in early 2025. The platform aims to revolutionize cloud connectivity for businesses by offering secure, scalable, and resilient connections, particularly for AI-driven … Read the full press release

BT Group Unveils £4 Million Apprenticeship Fund to Strengthen SME Workforce and Drive Economic Growth

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, September 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has launched a £4 million Apprenticeship Fund aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, and public sector organizations in England. Over the next four years, the fund will support these entities by providing access … Read the full press release

BT Group Partners with Degreed to Revolutionize Workplace Learning with AI-Powered My Campus Platform

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has collaborated with data-driven learning specialists Degreed to introduce its AI-enhanced My Campus platform, aimed at providing personalized learning experiences for its employees. Over the past year, BT Group has been implementing My Campus as its … Read the full press release

BT Group Updates Timeline for Transitioning Customers to Digital Landlines, Prioritizing Safety and Vulnerable Users

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, May 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has revised its timetable for transitioning all customers from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital landlines, aiming to enhance safety and support vulnerable users during the process. This initiative, in collaboration with partners and … Read the full press release

BT and Zscaler Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Managed Security Services

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Zscaler, Inc. and BT have announced an expanded partnership to offer a comprehensive suite of managed security services based on the Zscaler AI-driven Zero Trust Exchange™ cloud security platform. BT will become the first global service provider to … Read the full press release

BT Group Sells Iconic BT Tower for £275m to MCR Hotels for Transformation into Landmark Hotel

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has reached an agreement to sell the iconic BT Tower to MCR Hotels for £275 million. MCR Hotels, known for preserving historic landmarks, plans to repurpose the tower into a hotel, securing its status as a … Read the full press release

BT Group’s Ambitious Plan: 500+ Apprentices and Graduates to Drive UK’s Digital Advancements

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has unveiled plans to hire more than 500 apprentices and graduates for its September 2024 intake, spanning various roles such as software engineering, customer service, applied research, data analytics, and cyber-security. These recruits will contribute to … Read the full press release

BT Extends Sponsorship of Welsh Rugby Union Sides for Record 10 Consecutive Years

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) BT has confirmed its commitment to sponsor all four Welsh professional rugby union teams, including Ospreys, Cardiff Rugby, Scarlets, and Dragons, until the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. This marks a decade of continuous sponsorship, making it one … Read the full press release

BT Group and AbilityNet Host ‘The 12 Scams of Christmas’ Webinar to Safeguard Online Users During the Festive Season

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, December 2023

(IN BRIEF) BT Group, in collaboration with the charity AbilityNet, is calling on individuals to participate in “The 12 Scams of Christmas” webinar, a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing online safety during the holiday season. With scammers frequently targeting vulnerable … Read the full press release

Unlocking AI’s Economic Potential: BT Group’s Call for Responsible AI Adoption

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) In this article, BT Group addresses the importance of safely deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors and public services to improve daily life. While there is significant potential for AI to contribute to the UK economy, the … Read the full press release

BT Group’s Vision and Strategies for Ethical and Responsible AI Deployment

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) BT Group emphasizes its commitment to using artificial intelligence (AI) in an ethical and values-led manner. The company aims to harness AI’s power to benefit customers and society while adhering to its purpose of “connecting for good.” Building … Read the full press release

BT’s Digital Voice Home Phone Service Expansion to Benefit Greater London Customers

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) BT is planning to roll out its new home phone service, Digital Voice, in Greater London during November and December, following the regional rollout in other parts of the UK. Digital Voice replaces traditional landlines with services provided … Read the full press release

BT’s new generation cloud-optimised connectivity solutions to upgrade Alstom’s global network

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, March 2021

New BT managed network to support global leader’s smart mobility solutions and optimise connectivity to cloud (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BT announces that it will continue connecting Alstom’s global operations after signing a five-year contract with the … Read the full press release