BT debuts NB-IoT network to boost UK smart cities and industries

BT has launched its new multi-million-pound NB-IoT network, which is set to pave the way for more UK smart cities and industries – with the network covering 97% of the UK population and is now available to business customers. The rollout builds upon BT’s ongoing IoT investments to keep businesses connected to their smart devices.

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BT, Johnson Controls to accelerate businesses toward net zero

BT and Johnson Controls have announced a new collaboration to help business customers in UK and internationally benefit from smart buildings technology to digitally monitor, analyse and optimise energy use in workplaces. Buildings from offices to factories can all benefit, helping customers reach net zero faster while reducing operating costs.

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BT collaborates on the use of robotics and IoT to change and automate agriculture

BT has delivered a robotics platform and management system as part of the Innovate UK-funded ‘Robot Highways’ project. The project is exploring the use of IoT and robotics in smart agriculture to drive automation, increase efficiency, and improve environmental sustainability.

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UK government gives green light for longest drone ‘superhighway’

London, UK. 18th July 2022 – The UK government has given the go-ahead for a network of ‘drone superhighways’ to be built in the UK. The drone superhighway will link cities and towns from the English Midlands to the southeast of the country, with the option to expand the corridor to other locations.

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CloudBlue and CloudSense form a strategic partnership to connect telcos with a broad ecosystem of ICT channel partners

Irvine, California, USA. 6 April 2022 – CloudBlue, a cloud ecosystem technology company that operates some of the trading platforms for cloud and IT channel products around the world, announced an agreement with CloudSense, provider of one of the most powerful Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) platforms on the market.

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Nozomi Networks and BT team to deliver advanced OT and IoT cybersecurity to enterprises worldwide

London, UK. 14th December 2021 — Nozomi Networks Inc., a specialist in OT (operations technology) and IoT (Internet of Things) security, and BT, a global communications and security services provider, are partnering to broaden BT’s portfolio of security solutions available for industrial and critical infrastructure organisations around the world. A member of Nozomi Networks’ MSSP Elite Partner Program, BT will work

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5 things to keep in mind when designing for IoT

“It’s the beginning of machines taking over the world.”  The IoT (Internet of Things) is an exciting set of new technologies designed to connect various devices and networks in a wide range of applications. The IoT landscape is changing rapidly. More devices are being connected to the internet every day.

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BT trials drone and AI technology with Port of Southampton

BT has successfully completed an automated drone trial at the Port of Southampton in partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP) and RoboK. The trial demonstrated a drone flying over the port’s vehicle inventory lot, with images captured and fed into an artificial intelligence (AI) powered system to track and analyse vehicle occupancy levels.

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BT launches new managed security service to protect UK firms from cyber threats

BT‘s Enterprise unit launched its new Managed Security Service, to help UK businesses and the public sector better protect themselves from the escalating number and sophistication of cyber threats.

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BT and ABP’s port of Ipswich trial IoT solution to digitise port operations

BT and Associated British Ports (ABP) are trialling the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technology to speed up the movement and processing of cargo goods and digitise the Port of Ipswich’s logistics and operations processes.

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IoT integration takes centre stage in the smart homes market

As the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) picks up pace, the adoption of smart home devices is steadily increasing. By 2023, the average UK smart home will have 50 connected devices, according to Marc Allera, the CEO of BT‘s consumer division.

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Scotland’s climate tech report shows global opportunities

Scotland is playing a role to develop new technology that can help meet the challenge of global climate change. That is according to Scotland’s analysis of the sector.

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The rise of smart rural businesses and consumers

2020 has been a pivotal year for broadband. During an unprecedented time, says Red Peel, founder and managing director of Airband, where most of us were forced to stay in the confines of our own homes, we as a society have learned to adapt by taking advantage of modern technology.

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Connected home service growth moves closer to reality with new open broadband USP agent

The full potential of the Connected Home has been brought a step closer to reality following the latest update from Broadband Forum. This is the release of the Open Broadband – USP Agent (OB-USP-Agent) project.

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Tech experts join JT board

A former Royal Navy commander and a director of the UK’s property groups have been appointed as non-executive directors of JT.

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Former BT CEO Patterson joins Solon Management Consulting as senior advisor

Solon Management Consulting has expanded its expertise in the TMT industry with the appointment of Gavin Patterson to its senior advisor network. The former CEO of BT and chairman at Salesforce Europe will be providing insights and advice to Solon clients and teams.

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