We buy a wide range of network products and services across a range of categories to build, operate, and maintain our infrastructure. Reliability and innovation are key to building the strong, future-ready networks our industry demands.
The key network product categories are outlined below:
Connects end-users to our network
Supports virtualization and cloud-native network functions
Specialized networks for connected devices
Carries data between different parts of our network
Tools and platforms for monitoring, managing, and automating networks
Physical and construction elements required to deploy and support our network
Manages and routes traffic across our entire network
Protects our network and user data
Covers all products and services provided to end-users
We procure a wide range of products and solution which underpin BT's digital modernisation ambition which is focussed on delivering awesome customer and colleague experiences and embedding AI in everything we do. The IT Category is fast paced and constantly evolving as we move from legacy architectures to modern, scalable, AI Powered solution of the future.
The key IT product categories are outlined below:
Services Procurement play a crucial, strategic role for BT Group, sourcing a wide range of services required to support the smooth running of BT’s operations across the Group. Through Services procurement, BT acquires the necessary services for our employees, which in turn ensures that we are connecting customers so that they thrive in a digital world.
The key services categories are outlined below:
We are focused on sourcing and managing a diverse range of Network and Connectivity categories to support both internal operations and the delivery of high-performance Digital Services to BT customers. It ensures the right technologies, services, and supplier partnerships are in place to enable scalable, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure, operations, and service delivery.
The key business categories are outlined below:
Outsourced services where we manage specific operations or IT functions
Covers the design, deployment, and management of data networks
Services and infrastructure related to mobile network operations and offerings
Solutions to safeguard business data and systems from cyber threats while ensuring compliance
Solutions to support flexible and scalable business operations
Solutions to connect and manage smart devices to automate processes and gather real-time data
Services related to traditional and IP-based voice communication infrastructure
Integrated communication platforms that combine multiple tools into a single interface
This includes all services that provide internet and data connectivity
