Tag Archives: BT

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

(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 and Zscaler Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Managed Security Services

(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

Port of Tyne Launches 4G and 5G Private Network for Smart Port Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s major ports, has introduced a 4G and 5G private network in collaboration with partners BT and Ericsson, marking the UK’s first site-wide deployment of 4G and standalone 5G connectivity for … Read the full press release

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

(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

EBRD supports Banca Transilvania’s resilience and compliance through €90m investment in inaugural international bond

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €90m and acted as an anchor investor in Banca Transilvania’s first international bond issuance, a €500m 4NC3 senior non-preferred bond issuance listed on the Euronext Dublin Stock Exchange. … Read the full press release

Time-Critical Communication: Ericsson unveils end-to-end solution that will thrill all 5G users looking for immersive XR experiences

New software toolbox will deliver consistent low latency and high reliability in 5G networks Time-Critical Communication will elevate experiences in use cases such as cloud gaming, AR/VR, and unlock new ones in remote control, mobility automation, and industrial control The … Read the full press release

Ericsson unveils ultra-lightweight antenna-integrated radio for easier and efficient 5G mid-band deployments

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 21-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (STO: ERIC-B), a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has announced the addition of a new 12 kg radio (the ultra-lightweight antenna-integrated radio AIR 3268) to its Massive MIMO portfolio for easier … Read the full press release

ING separates Management Board roles for technology and operations; appoints Ron van Kemenade chief technology officer

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 16-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ING announces that it will separate the Management Board Banking roles for technology and operations to further strengthen its position as a digital leader in banking. ING also announces the appointment of Ron … Read the full press release

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

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

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

(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

Ericsson to deploy its dual-mode 5G Core on BT’s Network Cloud

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson and British Telecommunication PLC (BT) have signed a deal to deploy Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core (Evolved Packet Core and 5G Core), a fully container-based, cloud native Mobile Packet Core for 4G, 5G … Read the full press release

BT Covid-19 update: broadband, mobile perform strongly; no job losses; CEO donates his salary

BT Covid-19 update: broadband, mobile perform strongly; no job losses; CEO donates his salary

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British telecom giant, BT has released its Covid-19 statement. During unprecedented connectivity demand across the country BT’s fixed broadband network, which is the nation’s communications backbone, and EE – UK’s number one mobile network, … 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)

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

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

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

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

Government-funded superfast broadband now reaches more than three million homes and businesses in UK

New figures show that the rollout of the government-funded superfast broadband has now reached more than three million homes and businesses LONDON, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — More than three million homes and businesses have been reached by the Government’s nationwide … Read the full press release

BT: Independent research reveals that superfast broadband has been the catalyst for large-scale economic growth in Cornwall

Around 4,500 jobs created or protected thanks to superfast Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly now have 95% fibre broadband coverage LONDON, 6-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Superfast Cornwall, the pioneering fibre broadband programme funded by the EU, BT and Cornwall … Read the full press release

BT to support ABB in the transformation and management of its global communications infrastructure

BT’s networked IT services to help ABB employees to work more collaboratively and more securely in more than 100 countries LONDON, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT today announced it is supporting ABB in the transformation and management of its global … Read the full press release

BT: iNorthumberland to bring high-speed fibre broadband to Allendale

“Vital” investment welcomed by Guy Opperman MP LONDON, 26-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Work to bring high-speed fibre broadband to Allendale is progressing at pace with more than 570 home and businesses now able to benefit, iNorthumberland announced today. Engineers from … Read the full press release