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.
BT has launched the GenAI Gateway, an advanced platform designed to integrate large language models (LLMs) into their operations, boosting VoIP solutions. Developed with AWS, this platform centralizes access to AI models from leading providers like Anthropic and Meta, enhancing VoIP service delivery with robust security and flexible AI tools.
BT has committed £4 million to boost apprenticeships among SMEs, charities, and public sector organizations in the UK. This investment aims to enhance digital skills and support the recruitment and training of up to 550 apprentices over the next four years.
The recent partnership between CityFibre and Sky has significant implications for the UK’s broadband market, potentially challenging BT’s dominance. This deal extends Sky’s services, enhancing competition and driving innovation. Industry experts suggest that while BT faces pressure, the partnership signals confidence in the emerging alternative networks.
BT faces a £17.5 million fine from Ofcom after a network fault disrupted 14,000 emergency calls for over 11 hours. This outage highlights the necessity for robust VoIP systems in emergency services.
BT, a leading UK telecommunications company, has issued a detailed 40-page report in response to the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three. The report argues that the merger would create a dominant entity in the UK mobile market, possessing 61% of the network capacity, a level of control unprecedented in both the UK and Western Europe.
Ofcom has fined BT £2.8 million after its subsidiaries, EE and Plusnet, failed to adhere to consumer protection regulations. The UK regulator’s investigation revealed that both companies neglected to provide clear contract details to numerous customers before they signed up for services.
BT has announced a two-year delay in the shutdown of the UK’s copper-based phone lines, now scheduled for 2027 instead of the original 2025 target. The decision was subtly revealed in the company’s 2023 financial results and later confirmed through a press release.
BT has announced a significant triumph, securing a $70 million contract to revamp and bolster the IT infrastructure of the Devon & Cornwall and Dorset police forces. This transformative deal encompasses a broad spectrum of IT solutions essential for operational efficacy.
BT joins forces with UK Business Climate Hub to empower small to medium UK businesses to slash their CO2e emissions in half by 2030. The strategic partnership aims to combat climate change, utilizing BT’s experience and UKBCH’s resources, ultimately championing for net-zero emissions by 2050. However, reaching these transformational green goals may prove challenging for many businesses, highlighting the necessity of this collaborative initiative.
