BT Group, a multinational telecommunications holding company signed a contract with Schindler, one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkaways. With this contract agreement, BT will deliver Schindler with a reliable and secure network and voice solution connecting about 500 sites globally.

Commenting on the contract deal, Matteo Attrovio, Chief Information Officer, Schindler Group, says, “A global, secure, integrated network is a crucial element of our digital strategy. It will allow us to move from a fragmented network of suppliers to a global provider who can offer a fully managed, high quality end-to-end network service”.

Using IP Connect, BT’s highly reliable and secure network service, BT will manage a consolidated global network infrastructure for Schindler, connecting their data centres, offices, factories and contract centres globally. The deal with BT will help Schindler to reduce the complexity of dealing with a multitude of network operators. In addition, Schindler will have better visibility of cost and performances as well as improved end-to-end service quality.

We are proud to have been chosen by Schindler as a trusted advisor on their digital transformation journey. Schindler is a fast-growing, global company, and we are happy to support them with our services and expertise all around the globe.

“We are proud to have been chosen by Schindler as a trusted advisor on their digital transformation journey. Schindler is a fast-growing, global company, and we are happy to support them with our services and expertise all around the globe. Schindler moves more than one billion people every day, and it is fantastic that we can support them in providing a safe and secure service”, states Bas Burger, CEO – Global, BT.

Founded in 1969, BT Group is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions and it uses the power of communications to make a better world. BT’s principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally, local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home.