As part of the Bosdet Foundation End of Year Wish campaign, JT has donated two PS4 controllers and two Wii controllers to the St Lawrence Youth Project. JT has also now completed a free assessment of the Jersey Women’s Refuge’s Wi-Fi and migrated the property to fibre. Thus, enabling families to enjoy a faster and more reliable broadband service.
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JT has worked with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Sony Europe Limited to create the Island’s second ‘LPWA’ new network. This is a Low-Power, Wide-Area Network that allows devices to connect to the internet and complements JT’s 3G/4G cellular connectivity.
JT is investing in new networks, in collaboration with Digital Jersey, to expand its ‘Internet of Things’ (‘IoT’) offering. Letting everyday devices collect and share data automatically.
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JT has handed over £10,000 to Jersey Alzheimer’s Association after a year of fundraising by employees, which was matched by the company.
At the beginning of 2017, Jersey Alzheimer’s Association was chosen by employees as JT’s Charity of the Year. Over the course of the year, employees raised money in a variety of ways. This includes wrapping Christmas presents for customers in JT’s Queen Street store and auctioning off a giant cardboard cut-out of a Pug dog.
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Graeme Millar, JT CEO, commented: “JT welcomes the new Jersey Telecoms Strategy as it gives a clear way forward for what we believe is a critical industry for the Island. Both from social and economic points of view.
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JT is bringing Christmas spirit to the High Street with a FREE in-store gift wrapping service. This is to raise money for the company’s chosen charity of the year –The Jersey Alzheimer’s Association.
In the lead up to Christmas, JT employees from across the company have volunteered to gift-wrap customers’ tech gifts free of charge. In exchange for this they ask for a small donation to the Jersey Alzheimer’s Association. This is JT’s chosen charity for this year.
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JT’s Books for Tablets campaign has ended for the year. Primary school pupils have made a huge effort, collecting over 8,000 telephone directories to be recycled and receiving over 50 tablets in return.
A total of 25 local Primary schools took part in this year’s campaign, which aims to reduce waste. Whilst also teaching children about the importance of recycling. For every 150 directories a school collects, JT donated a tablet. These are pupil-friendly, touch-screen devices. And they provide internet access and education apps in a safe and secure environment.
St Peter’s Primary School were top of the leader board, collecting 1,425 directories. Thus they will receive nine new tablets from JT. St Lawrence Primary School were second, collecting 680 books. This resulted in four tablets. St Christopher’s Preparatory School were third, collecting 608 directories and also receiving four tablets in return.
St Peter’s Primary School Head Teacher Sam Dixon said: “We are delighted to receive our tablets from JT. These will greatly enhance the learning opportunities for our children. Thanks to our School Eco team, all our parents, pupils and the wider community for their fantastic recycling efforts.”
Tamara O’Brien, JT’s Head of Marketing, Brand and Distribution, said: “JT is an Eco-Active Business and we take our responsibility to the environment seriously. As well as the Books for Tablets campaign, we also encourage households to recycle their directories at drop-off points around the Island. Our customers tell us that the directory is still an invaluable resource and I’m pleased that it is also a useful tool to teach the next generation about sustainability.”
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Photograph: Tablets being donated to St Peter’s primary school during assembly.
Gigabit Jersey – JT’s project that will soon see every home and business in the Island connected directly to super-fast broadband – has been shortlisted in the Global Telecoms Awards.
The Gigabit Jersey project began in 2012. Since then over 94%* of broadband services have now been directly connected to the fibre network. Therefore, it means that Jersey is now ranked first in the world in terms of percentage of broadband services with a full-fibre connection to broadband.
It will also allow the Island to become the first in the world to completely replace its ageing copper wire network. This has served the telecoms industry well for over a century. However, it can now be replaced with fast, reliable and secure fibre-optic cables.
Now in its fifth year, the Global Telecoms Awards celebrates a broad range of global accolades. This year sees JT shortlisted in the Fixed Network Evolution category of the awards, against some big players from around the globe.
JT Chief Executive Officer Graeme Millar said: “When we began the Gigabit Jersey project, some people were understandably cautious. They questioned whether it was necessary for the Island. However, we knew then that device use and bandwidth would grow. This is in line with more and more services being delivered digitally. I’m pleased that the Global Telecoms Awards judges have recognised the importance of our insight. And also our investment in full-fibre connectivity in this shortlisting. The need for fibre is now evident publicly. I’m so glad we made the decision early on. We’re now in the fortunate position where major UK operators are trying to catch up.”
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The Global Telecoms Awards are organised by Telecoms.com, a respected independent news portal covering the latest technological advancements and market trends. Focusing on the key business and technology issues facing the industry today. The awards take place in London on 2 November.
*Figures correct as of September 2017
Ten brave JT Daredevils skydived out of a plane yesterday [Sunday 3 September] . They were raising money for JT’s chosen charity, Jersey Alzheimer’s Association. The intrepid volunteers plunged at 130 mph for 30 seconds. At 10,000 feet above St Aubin’s Bay they parachuted down to land close to the Gunsite slipway. Colleagues, family and friends came down to welcome the Daredevils back to earth and applaud their courage.
After another successful annual JT Charity Day in June, 35 staff members signed up to become JT Daredevils. Ten were selected at random. They became the first JT Daredevils. The skydivers raised a fantastic £1000 for Jersey Alzheimer’s Association.
Emma Wileman, Credit Collection Manager at JT and chosen Daredevil, said: “It was absolutely incredible! It’s great that so many of us signed up to skydive from across the business. Consequently, directors, engineers and call centre staff were all involved. It’s been a talking point across the whole company. This means that everyone has been involved. That’s brought us all closer together as well as helped with the fundraising.”
JT runs several charitable initiatives throughout the year. At the beginning of 2017, staff voted for their Charity of the Year. They chose Jersey Alzheimer’s Association. Staff in other locations are also supporting local Alzheimer’s-related charities.
Christophe Château, Head of Culture and Staff Engagement at JT, said: “Staff enthusiasm and engagement at JT never ceases to amaze me. After getting everyone to wear odd shoes earlier this year for our annual JT Charity Day, who would have thought we could get ten members of staff to jump out of a plane? I am so proud of my colleagues for taking the leap. Also for raising a tremendous £1000 for Jersey Alzheimer’s Association.”
Mark Blamey, Manager of Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, said: “We can’t thank JT enough for choosing to support us this year. Performing a tandem charity skydive is certainly an impressive feat. So, we’re excited to see what the JT Daredevils will do next! Their efforts will help us to support local people living with dementia and their families.”
The JT Daredevils were not only skydiving to fundraise for Jersey Alzheimer’s Association but to raise awareness of World Alzheimer’s Day. This takes place on Thursday 21 September. JT is now well on its’ way to achieve its £20,000 target for Alzheimer’s-related charities.
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JT is the official Technology Partner for a world-class triathlon event being held in Jersey next month. 50 of the world’s leading male and female triathletes. This includes 25 olympians from around the world who will compete in Jersey, British Isles, for the Super League Triathlon crown on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September.
The line-up will include the UK’s Jonny Brownlee, Mario Mola Diaz from Spain, South Africa’s Richard Murray, three-time Olympian Flora Duffy from Bermuda, and Jersey’s own Dan Halksworth.
Therefore, two days of intense competition will be televised and streamed around the globe. JT is also providing technical support, mobile communications and super-fast internet access to the broadcast team and race organisers. JT has pedigree in this area: two years ago, the company was Technology Partner to the successful 2015 Island Games in Jersey, providing the technology to make the Games the most connected in its history.
Graeme Millar, Chief Executive Officer of JT, said: “A world-class event needs world class infrastructure, which JT is well placed to provide. Because of our investment in our mobile and fibre networks, a significant sporting roadshow like the Super League Triathlon can arrive in the Island and broadcast to millions of people with relative ease.
“The St Helier Waterfront is also a perfect backdrop for this weekend. A weekend of intense competition. I’m sure the whole Island will get behind it. So, I’m pleased that JT can play its part in showcasing Jersey to the world.”
Super League Triathlon founder Micheal D’Hulst said: “One of the reasons why Jersey is a perfect venue for this action-packed event is not only because of its striking beauty but also because of its fantastic infrastructure. So, from an outsider’s perspective, it’s incredible to think that such a small island can have mobile and broadband networks. Especially ones that put much larger jursdictions to shame. Therefore, JT’s can-do attitude has been invaluable and has given us huge confidence in the Island. We’re already planning on coming back.”
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Super League Triathlon aims to bring mainstream attention to triathlon. Moving the sport into the ‘big league’ of sport entertainment. Athletes compete in a series of rounds which incorporate the three disciplines of triathlon over short ‘super-sprint’ distances.
The annual Autism Jersey golf day, sponsored by JT, took place on Friday 11 August at La Moye Golf Club raising over £20,000 for the charity.
A dry day and yet another excellent turn-out ensured the success of the day. This involved 22 teams enjoying a round of 18 holes followed by lunch. This was served in the nearby Les Creux Bowls Club due to the refurbishment of the club house. A raffle and auction, including a golf flag signed by Henrik Stenson, winner of the 145th Open Championship, boosted the funds raised. These will go directly towards the development of a purpose-built Autism Centre in Jersey.
The winning team was Kedge Capital with an outstanding score of 94. Followed by Continuum with 91 and Estera with 89. Meanwhile, individual prizes went to Dan Burchell of CPA Global for the men’s longest drive. Also to Brona Lambert of Moore Stephens for the women’s longest drive. Finally, to Steve Morgan of Quilter Cheviot for nearest the pin.
Nick Winsor, the Chairman of Autism Jersey, said: “Once again the Autism Jersey Charity Golf Day was a great success. I was delighted that our patron, the Lieutenant Governor Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, could join us. The important work of Autism Jersey would not be possible without the generous support of local businesses. I would like to make a special mention of the sponsor for the day, JT.”
Daragh McDermott, Director for Corporate Affairs at JT said: “Autism Jersey is a charity which offers invaluable support to Islanders affected by autism and their families. We are, as ever, very pleased to support them in their fundraising efforts by sponsoring them. As well as taking part in this phenomenally popular annual golf day at La Moye Golf Club. Not only did it stay dry but there was some great golf demonstrated by the participants. Thanks must go to each team for their support once again and congratulations to all the winners.”
Autism Jersey aims to raise at least £1.5 million for the centre in a joint effort with the States of Jersey. It is envisaged that the centre will be operational in 2019.
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