BT offloads Federal unit to 22nd Century Technologies

According to the telecoms giant, the move will strengthen TSCTI’s managed network services, expanding coverage to all 50 states and adding BT Federal’s telecommunications and networking expertise.

The new 22nd Century Networks unit will also provide fully integrated solutions “from enterprise to edge” on a single, interoperable platform, helping organisations modernise legacy systems, connect across domains and carry out missions securely.

For BT, the sale supports a simpler, more UK-focused strategy. It also enables BT International, now operating as a standalone unit, to build on its strong market position serving multinational customers and its ambition to become a global leader in secure multi-cloud connectivity.

Additionally, BT International will maintain a strong US presence, with regional offices and employees in New York, Dallas and Reston, the company revealed.

BT International CEO, Bas Burger, said: “Today’s announcement is another milestone in delivering on our strategy to focus our international business on what it does best: providing secure multi-cloud connectivity to large organisations globally.

“Our BT Federal unit, which has been a leading provider of services to US federal agencies, will enter a new era with 22nd Century Technologies. We are confident that 22nd Century Technologies will continue to build on the excellence and commitment of BT Federal to the US government sector.”

22nd Century Technologies, CEO, Anil Sharma, continued: This marks a transformational moment for our company and the missions we serve – strengthening our ability to deliver future-ready, cyber-secure network solutions our government partners rely on.

“With 22nd Century Networks, we are advancing digital modernisation while also securing the network layer that underpins our nation’s most critical operations across the Department of War, Department of Justice and Department of State. By delivering secure, sovereign infrastructure engineered for Zero Trust, interoperability and mission continuity in any environment, we are deepening our commitment to protecting the people, systems, and missions that keep our nation safe.”

22nd Century Technologies, president, Satvinder Singh, added: “This acquisition is a growth catalyst for us, our customers, and the agencies we have yet to serve.

“The expansion of solutions and reach allows us to bring more innovation and reliability to a wider set of federal missions that depend on secure, high-performance network infrastructure.”

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