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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