All articles by BTwatch – Page 9
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: Adastral Park expanding
Adastral Park looks to expand; BT Labs names partner for IoT security; BT Sport involved in shared spectrum 5G broadcasting.
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Elsewhere in BT Group: Phones 4u saga continues
Phones 4u saga rolls on; BT joins in with COP26 target-setting.
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Vendor Voice
The Telco-Techco differentiator: unleashing strategic data — Teradata
The value of data multiplies significantly once you integrate it. Breaking down silos to seamlessly orchestrate data can deliver a virtuous circle of customer experience improvement and operational efficiency, presenting a springboard for strategic reboot. Embracing data as mission-critical must be led from the top. Hyperscale partnerships provide an ...
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Vendor Voice
Ciena: Adapting the network mindset for the new digital world
Speaking to TelcoTitans’ Vendor Voice, key figures within Ciena underline the foundational role of networks in transitioning to the digital platform future that is now permeating telcos’ operational and customer functions. However, they also note that the embrace of models more familiar in an IT setting is causing some ...
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Digital Reports
BTwatch Report #329 – October 2021
Key stories include: BT faces threats from all sides | BT Digital targets startups | Pragmatism key for 6G R&D | Eagle-i security takes flight | All-IP comes with PSTN warning
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Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: Wholesale’s Plan and Wireless Logic deals
Wholesale signs MVNO deals with Plan and Wireless Logic; next generation of Street Hubs unveiled with ultrafast Wi-Fi built-in.
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: 5G use-cases emerging in Cardiff
Adastral Park welcomes newcomer eGain; 5G use-cases flaunted in Cardiff.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: Ofcom launches One-Touch Switch
Ofcom makes it easier to switch; Openreach waives installation fees for low-income households; BT Sport partner Qwilt earns Allera recognition and Cisco funding.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Openreach: outage disrupts ISP sales
Systems outage disrupts ISP sales functions; Openreach pilots Dutch Witch drills; new engineer training centre opens in Wales.
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Elsewhere in BT Global: ThousandEyes tool integrated
Cisco-owned network intelligence tool integrated; emergency alert system contract bagged.
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Elsewhere in BT Group: emission targets brought forward
Net-zero targets brought forward by fifteen years ahead of COP26; warnings against competitor tower deal.
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BTwatch Report #328 – September 2021
Key stories include: Technology reorg key to BT refresh | Indian ops under review | EE drives rural Scottish infill | Openreach NI ramps up | Challenger CityFibre fills its pockets
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Openreach: FTTP circuit charges increase
Charge increases for FTTP circuits; investigation into BT’s USO compliance suspended; FTTP rollout in Scottish Highlands prompts disquiet.
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Elsewhere in BT Group: BT Sourced launches
BT and friends enter electric vehicle endeavour; BT Sourced opens its doors.
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Elsewhere in BT Consumer: CNN cut from BT TV
BT Sport expands cricket portfolio; CNN news channel removed from BT TV; Fibre altnet exec raises concerns over nature of FTTP marketing.
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Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: Shuter looks to UK government
Shuter shares desire to build up digital public services for UK government.
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Elsewhere in BT Global: EE adopts VMware software
Technology partner driving force behind EE’s cost-reduction push; Group flags CyberFirst partner status.
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Elsewhere in BT Technology: ADTRAN acquires ADVA
BT networking partner duo join forces as ADTRAN Holdings; growing need for data fabric architecture underlined by BT’s Perkins.
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Digital Reports
BTwatch Report #327 – August 2021
Key stories include: Jansen cool amid VM O2 challenge | Crozier named chair-elect | Smart networks plans for EE’s 5G | Nine-figure ambition for Microsoft tie-up | Fibre goals raised (again)
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Openreach; expanded FTTP rollout
Openreach expands FTTP rollout, and expands cablelaying contracts to support the plans.