Virtual1 and ITS join forces to widen full fibre reach

Wholesale full fibre provider ITS Technology Group and network provider Virtual1 have announced a partnership that combines their network reach, making it even easier for channel partners to access and provide gigabit-capable connectivity services to UK businesses.

ITS designs, builds, and operates full fibre infrastructure known as ‘Faster Britain’ in the marketplace. Through its wholesale model, ITS has seen its partner community grow to more than 350 in the last year. Virtual1’s networks have now been added to ITS’ self-service search, quote, order portal and APIs, which delivers a one-stop-shop for partners to source on-net and off-net connectivity solutions for any business in the UK. Faster Britain’s own network is also on track to pass more than 500,000 /25% of UK business premises by the end of the year.

We’re partnering with ITS Technology Group to enable our customers to access a range of connectivity options that leverage ITS’ network. ITS currently operates across towns and cities which have high business premise concentration, all across Britain. This gives direct access to over 200,000+ more businesses. Working with partners such as ITS is driven by our commitment to the channel to ensure we maintain a commercially strong offering in an ever-increasing competitive market.

Toni Whitney, Alt Net Partnership Manager at Virtual1

We are delighted to be partnering with Virtual1. This agreement will allow more businesses to access hassle-free, scalable, gigabit-capable connectivity services. It ensures that ITS’ wholesale Faster Britain footprint is added to Virtual1’s capabilities, while Virtual1’s network capabilities are added to our own partner portal and APIs. It is a win win for all our partners, and most of all for the end-users who now have even more choice to fulfil their connectivity requirements.

Philip Lee, Head of Channel at ITS Technology Group

Quoting options are now live on Virtual1’s 1Portal and ITS’ Faster Britain Partner Portal.

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Dave Ferry
Chief Sales Officer

As Chief Sales Officer, Dave leads the sales strategy at ITS, driving growth and strengthening customer relationships. Overseeing commercial success across Partner Markets, Public Sector and Major Business, Dave uses his 20 years of telecoms experience to build high-performing teams and deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands.

Previously, Dave held senior roles at Virgin Media Business, leading successful teams in various market segments.

Kevin McNulty
Strategy Director

Kevin leads the Strategy team in ITS, comprising the core functions of network Investment (including M&A), regulation, public affairs, product management and marketing. With over 4 years’ experience within the leadership team of ITS, Kevin has played a pivotal role in shaping the business direction as it has grown to be a leading provider of B2B wholesale connectivity.

Prior to ITS, Kevin has a long background in the industry, having held senior positions in BT, Virgin Media, KCOM and NTT – as well as a period spent in consultancy.

Claire Davies
People & Culture Director

Claire is the People and Culture Director for ITS, responsible for ensuring we provide a great place to work, with amazing people who are happy, productive, and engaged.

A CIPD qualified HR professional with previous industry experience at Amey, as well as more recent experience in a number of small businesses, Claire is passionate about putting people first in order to grow the business.

Mike Goodwin
Chief Technology Officer

Mike is responsible for all technical, operations, customer service and security within ITS. Using his degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and MBA from Manchester Business School, Mike focuses on how ITS can introduce and support complex solutions designed to create customer-focused teams that ensure exceptional experience. On top of his extensive career history spanning TalkTalk, Hyperoptic and Fibre Nation, Mike is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IET.

Charlie Versi
Chief Operating Officer

Charlie leads ITS’s end-to-end operational delivery, with a focus on service excellence and delivering an outstanding experience for both partners and their business customers. His appointment will help build on the company’s strong foundations – driving transformation, quality, and innovation and using them as key enablers of continued growth.

Daren Baythorpe
Chief Executive Officer

Daren is a dynamic leader who drives the strategy, growth and direction of ITS. Daren has significant utility / telecoms sector experience and has held several board-level leadership and advisory positions for a number of organisations including Severn Trent Water and BT. He served on the Board of Openreach, where he held executive responsibilities as Director of the Customer Service Division, Director for Field Engineering then latterly serving as Managing Director of the Business Division.

Daren also regularly advises and collaborates with government and other regulatory / telecoms bodies on sector-related issues. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of the requirements of operators and high capacity data users, through his vast experience across the industry, mean that ITS is thriving under his leadership

Kevin Gaskell
Chairman

Kevin leads our board and is responsible for giving strategic advice and counsel, as well as attracting and driving investment. Kevin is recognised as one of the most successful leaders of his generation, having led iconic brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW. A highly experienced serial entrepreneur and private equity chairman, he has led multi-billion-pound global organisations; and also founded startups such as Epyx Limited, building it up to become the market leader for automotive e-commerce solutions.

Kevin has received multiple accolades; highlights include making the ‘UK’s top 40 leaders under 40’ list, chairing the ‘best UK private equity investment of the year’, and being a founder of award-winning start-up companies across the globe.