BT secures a £1.29 billion contract to enhance the UK’s Emergency Services Network (ESN), reinforcing its role in mobile services for emergency communications. Utilizing 4G, the ESN ensures seamless communication for police, fire, and ambulance services, even in remote areas.
BT’s new SASE service optimizes cloud protection for UK businesses, integrating Fortinet’s advanced cybersecurity solutions. This update enhances BT’s SD-WAN with AI-driven SSE features, including zero-trust access and secure web gateways.
OVHcloud, a pioneer in European cloud services, significantly targets eco-friendly solutions. With Science-Based Targets initiative’s approval, the provider aligns with the Paris Agreement, aspiring to a 73.4% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Bharti Global’s acquisition of a significant stake in BT Group marks a pivotal moment in the telecom industry. As the largest shareholder, it reinforces Bharti’s investment confidence and BT’s future potential.
BT’s financial report for the first half of 2024 reveals a 3% revenue decline due to the competitive retail market, while profits fell by 10% owing to heightened costs. On a positive note, BT’s fibre network now covers over 16 million UK households, bolstered by the rapid fibre deployment by Openreach.
BT has launched an upgraded Carbon Network Dashboard, offering businesses valuable insights into electricity use and carbon emissions. This tool is essential for managing AI-driven energy demands, reducing unexpected network activity spikes.
BT’s innovative mobile site in Shropshire exemplifies the future of sustainable connectivity by utilizing solar panels and a wind turbine, generating 70% renewable energy. This eco-friendly approach promises economic benefits and highlights BT’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
BT’s Enhanced Call Protect service has revolutionized phone scam prevention on their Digital Voice platform. Leveraging hi-tech software and artificial intelligence, BT has blocked 2.4 million scam calls since May 2024. Collaborating with Hiya, the service employs machine learning to enhance scam detection, ensuring customers remain secure from vishing threats.
BT has unveiled its Global Fabric platform, a cutting-edge network-as-a-service (NaaS) solution designed to support the rising demands in AI and multi-cloud environments. With over 45 Points of Presence (PoPs) across carrier-neutral data centers globally, expanding to 140 locations by 2025, Global Fabric ensures secure, rapid scalability for businesses.
DirecTV plans to merge with EchoStar’s Dish DBS satellite video distribution subsidiary in a strategic move to reduce EchoStar’s debt. This merger aims to strengthen both entities by leveraging their combined resources. By addressing financial strains and focusing on wireless and satellite connectivity, the partnership seeks to enhance technological capabilities and product offerings for U.S. consumers.
