The new partnership covers the following:
1. An agreement to collaborate on new Internet of Things (IoT) industry solutions that help customers leverage efficiency and innovation that benefits next generation connectivity offers
2. BT is now a channel partner for AWS Marketplace, providing a single source for managed solutions to its customers
3. New 5G edge computing services for BT’s UK business customers powered by AWS Wavelength
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The collaboration agreement will unlock a US$500 million revenue for BT across its spectrum of digital solutions and services over the next five years.
“AWS and BT Group have shared ambitions at the intersection of cloud and connectivity, and we’re delighted that we have this partnership to frame how we will work together to accelerate these outcomes, for our customers and for the Group,” explained BT Group chief operating officer digital Thoman Duecke.
“Moving from a connectivity provider to a digital services provider is a strategic shift to help communication service providers unlock growth,” said AWS vice president and general manager telecom global industry business unit Adolfo Hernandez.
This first appeared in the subscription newsletter CommsWire on 31 March 2023.
