JT has reinforced its strategic commitment to expands globally by signing a partnership agreement with a Copenhagen-based company. A company that is at the leading edge of developing telecommunications software systems.

NeoConsult has particular expertise in the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT), which is the networking of smart devices. Thus, these devices communicate automatically and seamlessly with each other. Through this partnership, JT is gaining industry-leading software engineering capability. Therefore, allowing the company to continue to innovate in the IoT environment.

By partnering with JT, NeoConsult gains a strong partner to further leverage its NOMAD platform. As well as a myriad of other development capabilities. NOMAD is an IoT workflow engine that allows businesses to run a large number of fully automated processes extremely quickly.

An Innovative Network Operator

NeoConsult co-founder and partner Rune Bundesen said: “We are very excited to partner with JT, who are one of the most innovative network operators we’ve ever worked with. We are confident that, together with JT, we can deliver new solutions in the IoT industry and enhance other operators and enterprise operations.”

JT’s Wholesale Division Managing Director Tom Noel said: “The Internet of Things is undoubtedly the most exciting area of growth for JT and the company is uniquely well positioned to deliver global IoT solutions through this partnership with NeoConsult. We are confident that JT can bring more complex solutions to our existing customer base with the support of NeoConsult’s software engineering expertise.

“Those expertise also complement JT’s own software. As well as the system development skills in our Jersey and Melbourne offices.”

JT continues to grow its revenues outside of the Channel Islands through acquisition and partnership. There are now over one million JT IoT SIM cards connecting devices worldwide.

JT’s ongoing strategy is to become the partner of choice for global telecoms innovation.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

About NeoConsult
NeoConsult was founded in Denmark in 2001. It is a software and consultancy company servicing larger companies, as well as SME’s in Europe, with cutting edge development and architectural design competence.

www.neoconsult.dk

About JT Group
JT, (formerly Jersey Telecom), is a full-service Tier-1 global consumer and business enterprise provider with a 121-year heritage.

Headquartered in the Channel Islands, JT offers a domestic and global customer base a range of world-class services including; voice and data; consultancy; co-location; leading-edge data hosting; internet; security; cloud back-up; fixed and mobile technologies; eGaming; M2M; Cloud Services (IaaS); fully managed IT services; and wholesale solutions.

Across 11 global locations, JT employs over 600 staff providing products and services to over 1 million global consumer subscribers and 2,177 active business customers. Its recent success in winning the contract to build a system to host up to 25,000 users for a large US firm is testament to its far-reaching capability.

JT has invested heavily in a resilient off-island network, helping robustly connect the Channel Islands internationally and support their place on the global business stage. Furthermore, in support of local domestic and business customers its award winning Gigabit Isles point-to-point fibre optic network programme, which is reaching conclusion in Jersey and progressing in Guernsey, has seen Jersey rank 4^th globally for fibre connectivity.  Also JT is planning further investment into delivering a new pan-island Advanced 4G mobile network. Therefore, JT is ensuring that the Channel Islands are one of the most seamlessly connected places in the world.

As the Channel Island’s leading data hosting provider, JT’s facilities are widely recognised as the largest, most accredited and secure in the Channel Islands supporting international eGaming and finance industry customers. As well as achieving the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), JT’s 5 data centres are also SOC certified (Service Organisation Certification) and comply with the European standard ISO27001.

JT has a vision to become the partner of choice for global telecommunications innovation and has built long-standing partnerships with some of the World’s leading communications businesses to deliver the products and services expected from a cutting edge Tier 1 telecoms operator. Notably, JT holds Avaya Platinum Partner Status, is a member of Dimension Data’s One Cloud Alliance and is a certified Cisco Service Provider.

Find out more:
WEB :www.jtglobal.com/business
www.gigabitjersey.com
TWITTER : @jt_business
LINKEDIN : JT Group Limited

JT has been nominated for telecoms, World Communications Award. The ‘Oscars’ of the telecommunications industry.

Global giants such as BT, AT&T, Vodafone and Telstra have also been nominated for various awards. ‘Best Connectivity Solution’ is the category JT has been shortlisted in.

The World Communication Awards is the largest awards ceremony in global telecoms. During a ceremony in London in November, the winners will be announced.

Its ground-breaking Open Roaming M2M solution means JT has been shortlisted for the award. This is a managed IoT* network service which enables machines to communicate with each other via a mobile SIM card. The JT service is currently powering over a million devices worldwide. This includes payment systems in Africa to taxi and private hire firms in the UK.

JT is also in the process of integrating alternative connectivity services into its platform including the Channel Island’s first LoRa** network. This is due to launch by the end of this year.

Open Roaming

‘Open Roaming’ means that data can travel via any mobile network. Information, therefore, can travel down a multitude of routes and bypass any points of failure should they occur. Data isn’t ‘steered’ down a particular operator’s network. As, this can lead to device and connectivity problems.

In some cases, JT’s Open Roaming M2M solution is literally having a life-changing impact. Last year, JT won a contract to supply SIM cards connecting heart rate monitors in patients to special monitoring equipment for a company in Canada. This provides a real-time information feed which has the potential to save lives. Over 34,000 patients have already been connected.

Therefore, this one example shows how JT’s M2M Open Roaming solution enables a business to connect with its customers. So, even customers who are spread across an entire country, and deliver reassurance to patients that their health is monitored 24 hours a day.

Tom Noel, Managing Director of JT’s Wholesale Division, said: “It is a great honour just to be shortlisted in the industry’s most prestigious awards. It’s another example of JT being a market-leading partner of choice for global telecoms innovation. The Machine to Machine space is moving very quickly and JT is at the forefront of delivering these services to a worldwide customer base.”

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* Internet of Things: a network of devices, vehicles, buildings and other items which are able to connect with each other to collect and exchange data automatically.

** LoRa (LongRange): an advanced technology which allows ten-year battery life in a vast array of sensors for use in agriculture, smart buildings, smart cities and manufacturing. All of these provide cost savings and new efficiencies.

The third annual National Coding Week, organised by Codex and sponsored by JT, will this year involve hundreds of events across the UK, Australia and the Channel Islands.

Highlights of the Channel Islands event programme include the return of FREE coding workshops. This includes coding for the unemployed, in addition to careers advice sessions, Google Analytics workshops, craft and digital design workshops. There’s also a three-day Robot Challenge culminating in the first Digital ACE Robo-wars.

Taking place from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd September, the objective of the Week is to encourage people to try their hand at digital skills. From learning the basics of coding and app development, to digital design and online marketing.

The workshops are all free to attend. But, they’re offered on a first come first served basis so be quick. Register online at: www.nationalcodingweek.com

A Willingness to learn

National Coding Week organiser, Richard Rolfe said: “All we ask is for attendees to bring a willingness to learn and keep an open mind. If they do so, they will reap the benefits that these fantastic events can offer. National Coding Week has grown across the UK with hundreds of events. We are absolutely delighted to see so many new people and organisations involved locally in helping us to develop digital skills among the wider population. We want to make events that are designed to be inclusive and pitch them to all levels. The Robot Challenge in Guernsey promises to bring a completely new flavor to the week’s line-up. I’d like to thank everyone involved for creating a week of exciting events.”

Something for Every Age and Ability

Tamara O’Brien, Head of Marketing, Brand and Distribution, of sponsor JT said: “National Coding Week 2016 looks set to offer something for every age and ability.  Therefore we hope, for some Islanders, it will provide a first point of entry into a digital career. So, that’s just one of the reasons we offer our support to the team. Hence, we want to help make the digital sector accessible for people of all ages and levels of experience. It’s great to see National Coding Week kicking off again with workshops hosted by Richard Rolfe, on the 15^th and 16^th September in both Jersey and Guernsey. It looks set to be the biggest and best National Coding Week.”

All workshops are also delivered in-kind by industry professionals from the Islands’ leading digital businesses. Such as, Switch Digital, C5 Alliance, Codex, Cobra Coding, The Potting Shed , Web Reality and JT.

Events are at a number of venues across the islands. They are supported by JT, Digital Jersey, Digital Greenhouse Guernsey, Barclays, The British Computing Society, The Guille Alles Library, The GTA and College of Further Education, States of Guernsey and the States of Jersey.

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Notes to editors
JT Guernsey Workshop will take place on the 15^th September 6, 2016, at JT’s High Street Office.
JT Jersey Workshop will take place on the 16^th September, 2016, at JT’s Grenville Street Office.

National Coding Week. The week-long event offers adults an insight into digital industries. It is set to return for the third time in 2016. With events planned up and down the country, this will give adults an opportunity to learn how to write computer code. And potentially, open the door to a new career.

National Coding Week will take place from September 19th – 23rd

For more information go to www.nationalcodingweek.com

@CodingWeek #NationalCodingWeek

 

Customers accessing JT’s 4G mobile network in the Channel Islands using the latest mobile handsets are now experiencing the fastest network. Thanks to a software upgrade JT has recently undertaken.

JT’s 4G network was recently independently proven by almost 600 Islanders to be the fastest. Even better, with the scheduled upgrade it further improves the customer experience.

In technical terms, the upgrade means that users of the most popular and high-spec handsets, like the iPhone 6S and the Samsung Galaxy S7, are now able to enjoy an even quicker mobile experience. Typically up to 30% faster than before. For example, on the Samsung Galaxy S7 speeds of up to 300Mb/s are now achievable. Meaning this is a new maximum speed that is better than double that of the other providers in the Channel Islands.

When it Comes to Connectivity, Speed is Vital

Thierry Berthouloux, JT’s Chief Technology and Information Officer, said: “When it comes to mobile connectivity, speed is vital. We’re delighted to bring more good news to our mobile customers. Thus, enabling them to experience even faster download speeds using their mobile devices. The Channel Islands have one of the highest penetrations of smartphones in the developed world, and so providing customers with improvements to our network wherever we see an opportunity is something we will continue to do through investment and staying ahead of the latest technology.

“This latest upgrade will be especially useful for anyone who relies on their mobile to do business on the go. Keeping them connected at the best possible speeds wherever they are. It will also be great news for festival-goers at JT sponsored Jersey Live in September, allowing music lovers to download/stream and do more than ever on their mobiles. We were the first network to complete this in the Channel Islands. It is still part of our on-going work and investment in our network alongside our partner, ZTE. Therefore, ensuring our customers have access to the very best network we can provide.”

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Notes to Editor

• The 30% faster speeds are achievable when using JT’s 4G network and a category 6 (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S6 or the iPhone 6S) or category 9 (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S7) handset.
• The previous maximum speed achieved on the JT 4G network was 225Mb/s. Since the upgrade customers could potentially get up to 300Mb/s.
• The upgrade has made improvement to the speeds for the Carrier Aggregation feature which allows handsets to use more than one frequency band at a time (JT has three bands: 800, 1800 & 2600). Category 6 phones can join two bands together and category 9 phones can join three bands.

JT has announced that its Data Centre facilities and Cloud Service have achieved the internationally recognised Information Security Management certification, ISO/IEC 27001.

To attain this important certification JT was required to demonstrate that its Data Centres and Cloud Service align with best practice. Especially, around an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). Adhering to the set of controls outlined by ISO/IEC 27001, means JT has examined the risks around information security. And thus, has put in place policies and procedures to manage those risks. This will help protect its information assets and those of its customers.

As the Channel Islands’ leading provider of Data Centre facilities, JT already meets the highest level of recognised industry standards. This includes the certification from Service Organisation Controls (SOC 2 and 3) and achieving the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). In addition, in 2015 JT’s award-winning Cloud Platform became the first of its kind to gain regulatory approval from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. And it was allowed to host global eGaming customers. Even recently it received the Best Go-to-Market Cloud Strategy Awards in the inaugural Telco Cloud Forum Awards.

A Testament to the Hard Work of our Team

Managing Director of JT’s Global Enterprise Division, Paul D Taylor, said: “Achieving another major level of accreditation is a further demonstration of the level of quality of our market-leading Channel Island’s hosting facilities.  ISO/IEC 27001 is a highly regarded and much sought after certification. Adding this to our portfolio of quality endorsements is testament to the hard work of our teams that have played part in ensuring that we adhere to the most stringent controls. I’m very proud of the joint commitment shown by our teams to delivering the very best service levels across the JT Group.

“Achieving ISO/IEC 27001 further underpins our commitment to ensuring our hosting and Cloud service is as broadly accredited and secure as any in the Channel Islands. Hosting is a fiercely competitive sector. Our global customers expect the highest level of commitment to compliance and governance. So, it’s important to differentiate the service we offer by continuing to secure industry standards like this.  Importantly, achieving this certification on top of our existing accreditations bolsters our profile. Especially, amongst a wider global audience and differentiates JT as a secure, trusted partner.”

David Cartwright, JT’s Group Security Officer, said: “The award shows our customers that security is absolutely fundamental. Especially, to the day-to-day operation of the services we offer. We already had huge confidence in the quality of our operations. However,  this certification provides further authoritative independent confirmation and surety to our customers”.

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Notes to editors

• JT’s Data Centres are located in Jersey at Five Oaks and Rue Des Pres. In Guernsey we can be found at First Tower Lane.
• To find out more about hosting your data with JT please visit www.jtglobal.com/business

At the halfway point of its annual staff charity day, JT has already raised over £10,000 towards their goal of £20,000.  This will then be shared among its chosen charities for 2016.

JT’s annual charity day took place on Friday 17 June with Channel Island staff taking part in a raft of fundraising activities. This included cake sales, quizzes, raffles, a staff BBQ and retail store collections. To date, £5,000 has been raised across the Channel Island offices which has then been matched by JT to boost the annual fundraising target at the mid-point to £10,000.

JT’s Head of Marketing, Tamara O’Brien said: “Our staff always get behind our annual charity day. This year was no exception, it was a fun-filled day reinforcing our charity commitments with some fantastic team-focussed activities across all our offices. It was great to see our staff wholeheartedly get behind this with all sorts of fun and different events. They pitted their wits against each other in a staff quiz and danced in Salsa sessions. The result of their combined efforts is really encouraging and means we are already halfway towards our fundraising target. Even more events and fundraising opportunities are planned between now and the end of the year.”

JT’s chosen charities for 2016 are Friends of SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit) in Jersey . And in Guernsey, The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation.

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