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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

Virgin Media to hire more than 400 new employees in 2021

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, February 2021

More than 400 new apprenticeship, graduate and intern roles to be created at Virgin Media throughout 2021 offering the opportunity to learn on the job Virgin Media has more than doubled the number of roles available year on year, providing … Read the full press release

Virgin Media in search for Covid-19 pandemic’s unsung heroes of Northern Ireland

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2021

People in Northern Ireland have the power to nominate a ‘Local Legend’ – someone who has gone above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic The nation’s hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore, will join TV presenter Konnie Huq and others to … Read the full press release

BT Security strengthens position as Managed Security Services Provider with new security partner ecosystem

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, August 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 27-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational telecommunications holding company BT announces the key partners that BT Security will work with going forward to provide industry-leading managed security services to customers. The decision follows BT’s largest-ever appraisal of … Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL signs new contract with BT for the provision and management of a secure and highly resilient New Pan-European Network Service (NewPENS)

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, April 2018

BRUSSELS, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a common procurement action, EUROCONTROL and forty-one industry partners, primarily air navigation service providers (ANSPs), today launched a new contract with BT for the provision and management of a secure and highly resilient New Pan-European … Read the full press release

BT to close its defined benefit pension scheme

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2018

Future pension benefits for active BT Pension Scheme members to move to an enhanced defined contribution scheme BT agrees with Communication Workers Union to establish a ‘hybrid’ pension scheme, combining elements of both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes Changes … Read the full press release

BT creates 1,300 new apprenticeship and graduate jobs

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, March 2018

LONDON, 22-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BT is creating more than 1,300 new apprenticeship and graduate jobs as the company aims to recruit the best tech talent available in the UK. The drive for apprentices and graduates will see BT employ people … Read the full press release

BT and Rajant sign global framework agreement that will take BT’s global network coverage deeper into the industrial operations of customers

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, September 2015

BT to Offer Rajant’s Wireless Mesh Networking Solutions to Customers Worldwide LONDON, 3-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT, one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries, and Rajant, pioneer of innovative kinetic mesh … Read the full press release

BT sport becomes the only place to watch UEFA champions league and UEFA europa league next season

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, July 2015

LONDON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT Sport is to celebrate becoming the home of European football with a new advertising campaign featuring football stars from across the continent. Airing on July 25, the new television campaign pays homage to the … Read the full press release

BT launches its new Next Generation Text (NGT) service helping people with hearing and speech impairment to make phone calls

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, October 2014

Making using the phone easier for people with speech and hearing impairment LONDON, 10-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT has today launched its new Next Generation Text (NGT) service, which will make it much easier for people with hearing and speech … Read the full press release

BT and Ulteo to help life sciences organizations use technology to create collaborative and secure analytical environments

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2014

Cloud-based offering to empower users to access massive data sets in seconds, provides air-lock systems to protect and manage sensitive patient data  London, 1-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT and Ulteo today announced that the two companies are now working closely together to … Read the full press release

EE to provide various mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services to BT’s customers and employees based in UK

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, March 2014

LONDON, 25-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT and EE today announced they have signed a contract under which EE will provide various mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services to BT’s customers and employees based in the UK. The multi-year agreement further strengthens the … Read the full press release