Four months after having been positioned in the leaders quadrant for Gartner’s Asia-Pacific Network Service Providers Magic Quadrant[1], BT is positioned in the leaders quadrant for the Global Network Service Providers Magic Quadrant[2] for the ninth time.
According to Gartner, Leaders have a full portfolio of voice and data products, coupled with above-average service and support, wide global coverage, and competitive pricing. They have a strong vision that includes adopting more information and communication technology (ICT) capabilities, which is a strategy they articulate clearly and openly.
BT Global Services was also rated by Gartner as “outstanding” for overall product viability in its new Critical Capabilities report for Pan-European network services[3]. The report evaluates 13 vendors, including BT Global Services, against seven critical product capabilities: managed MPLS VPNs, Ethernet Services, managed Internet VPNs & hybrid IP WANs, Internet Access, SIP trunking & TDM voice trunks, managed WAN optimisation & application performance management, managed LAN & WAN.
Luis Alvarez, CEO BT Global Services said: “We believe both reports again confirm BT as a global and pan-European leader for its vision and ability to deliver network services. They come on the heels of the Asia-Pacific Network Service Providers Magic Quadrant, and we see the combination as a reflection of the global success of our BT Connect portfolio of intelligent network services. In my view, those reports recognise strengths of our network strategy in Europe, Asia-Pacific and all around the world, including in the key growing economies. Our customers will also see them as a testimonial to the enhancements and innovation we keep bringing to our portfolio, including unified communications, contact centres, WAN optimization and acceleration, security, and cloud-based services. In particular, we are convinced that these latest reports confirm that BT has one of the best-developed roadmaps of networking services to support enterprises' cloud strategies. Many of the best-known global brands benefit from our strong focus on key industry sectors and helping them succeed is what motivates us to be a better partner every day. They clearly see us as the best option to support them all around the world and we thank them for their support.”
To view and download the reports, please visit:
· Critical Capabilities for Pan-European Network Services/ G00239841
· Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers/ G00239842
About the Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About BT
BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2012, BT Group’s revenue was £18,897m with profit before taxation of £2,445m.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit www.btplc.com.
According to Gartner, Leaders have a full portfolio of voice and data products, coupled with above-average service and support, wide global coverage, and competitive pricing. They have a strong vision that includes adopting more information and communication technology (ICT) capabilities, which is a strategy they articulate clearly and openly.
BT Global Services was also rated by Gartner as “outstanding” for overall product viability in its new Critical Capabilities report for Pan-European network services[3]. The report evaluates 13 vendors, including BT Global Services, against seven critical product capabilities: managed MPLS VPNs, Ethernet Services, managed Internet VPNs & hybrid IP WANs, Internet Access, SIP trunking & TDM voice trunks, managed WAN optimisation & application performance management, managed LAN & WAN.
Luis Alvarez, CEO BT Global Services said: “We believe both reports again confirm BT as a global and pan-European leader for its vision and ability to deliver network services. They come on the heels of the Asia-Pacific Network Service Providers Magic Quadrant, and we see the combination as a reflection of the global success of our BT Connect portfolio of intelligent network services. In my view, those reports recognise strengths of our network strategy in Europe, Asia-Pacific and all around the world, including in the key growing economies. Our customers will also see them as a testimonial to the enhancements and innovation we keep bringing to our portfolio, including unified communications, contact centres, WAN optimization and acceleration, security, and cloud-based services. In particular, we are convinced that these latest reports confirm that BT has one of the best-developed roadmaps of networking services to support enterprises' cloud strategies. Many of the best-known global brands benefit from our strong focus on key industry sectors and helping them succeed is what motivates us to be a better partner every day. They clearly see us as the best option to support them all around the world and we thank them for their support.”
To view and download the reports, please visit:
· Critical Capabilities for Pan-European Network Services/ G00239841
· Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers/ G00239842
About the Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About BT
BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Retail, BT Wholesale and Openreach.
In the year ended 31 March 2012, BT Group’s revenue was £18,897m with profit before taxation of £2,445m.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit www.btplc.com.
