British Telecommunications (BT) stories
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Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout
4 days ago
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Concerns arise over the UK One Touch Switch system as Ofcom deems it unready; customers must stick to existing broadband switching methods, risking ongoing overpayments.
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MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
BT tops MedUX's inaugural UK benchmark report, leading in overall broadband Quality of Experience with high scores for reliability, speed, and streaming.
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Paymentology appoints Stephen Bowe as Chief Product Officer
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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saas
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payment technologies
Paymentology has named Stephen Bowe as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 15+ years of banking and payments expertise to advance next-gen payment solutions.
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Globality wins World Procurement Award for best technology
Fri, 24th May 2024
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ai
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accenture
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adidas
Globality secures the World Procurement Award for Best Procurement Technology Provider, lauded for its AI platform that delivers 20% cost savings and boosts efficiency by 70%.
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NHS at crossroads: embracing digital transformation challenges
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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The NHS stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. A recent BT-hosted roundtable identified key barriers and potential solutions for adopting advanced technologies to improve patient care.
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BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces
Thu, 9th May 2024
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connectivity
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data sharing
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cloud services
BT nets a £70m IT services contract aimed at bolstering technology infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police, strengthening South West England's police forces.
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BT hailed for highest 'Vision' in 2024 Gartner Global WAN report
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
BT acknowledged by Gartner as a 'Leader' in Global WAN Services for the 20th consecutive year, acclaimed for their influential role in market direction and innovation in network services.
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Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
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sky
Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.
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CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai security
CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.
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BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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edutech
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telco
BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.
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Telcom announces Elliott Mueller as CEO & Steve Best as Non-Executive Director
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customer service
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wholesale
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bt
Manchester's Telcom appoints Elliott Mueller as CEO and Steve Best as Non-Executive Director, bolstering its leadership team with their considerable telecoms sector experience.
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UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital literacy
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connectivity
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government
UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.
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LogRhythm sponsors 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards in support of UK cybersecurity
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
LogRhythm has sponsored the 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards, supporting UK cybersecurity and fostering industry innovation.
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BT partners with Digital Realty to expand Global Fabric NaaS globally
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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risk & compliance
BT joins forces with Digital Realty to extend its Global Fabric network-as-a-service, enhancing data usage and control globally.
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Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Tech industry leaders have united with the Institute of Coding to call on the Chancellor to boost UK's digital skillset for green jobs.
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Unethical activities found prevalent in UK software engineering industry
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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bt
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university of exeter
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worldpay
Unethical practices are pervasive in the UK's software engineering industry, with many workers facing retaliation for reporting misconduct.
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BT lands major network and cyber security deal with NATS
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
BT will take responsibility for consolidating and modernising NATS' critical data network and cybersecurity across its sites.
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Regional Contact Centre established for Ukraine refugees
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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contact centre
According to UNHCR, more than 8 million Ukrainian refugees were recorded across Europe by the end of February 2023, a year after the war began.
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Kevin Senator appointed as CEO of cybersecurity startup aDolus
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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supply chain systems
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cybersecurity
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hong kong
Software supply chain security startup aDolus appoints Kevin Senator as CEO. Senator will focus on scaling the company's product capabilities.
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4th Utility appoints Top Digital Leader as CEO of Consumer Business Unit
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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developers
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sales
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digital marketing
The full fibre broadband provider 4th Utility, appoints Steve Wilson, a top digital leader, as CEO of its newly created consumer business unit.