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An insight into the fibre optic cable

What lies beneath our streets puts the world at our fingertips… Full fibre is considered to be the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to modern-day communications infrastructure. It’s extremely capable and has the ability to underpin the many services and applications that make the wheels of industry turn and our businesses thrive. It is because […]

Demystifying full fibre

You’re a business in one of our Faster Britain areas. You may have heard about our transformational Gigabit capable networks. You might have spotted our engineers installing fibre. But have you ever wondered what it actually is, what it does, and how it can help your organisation? Here’s a quick overview to the type of […]

Mayfair businesses get Faster Britain full fibre

ITS Technology Group has built and launched its Faster Britain full fibre network across Mayfair, giving businesses access to ‘gold standard’ Gigabit capable connectivity. Mayfair, one of the most affluent places in the world, had become a fibre ‘not spot’ area. With a lack of infrastructure, businesses have struggled to access reliable, high speed services […]

Spotlight on full fibre

Free download: a series of regional roundtables debating the UK’s ‘once in a generation’ full fibre roll out Reliable, high-speed connectivity paired with the right IT applications has enabled many businesses to continue to operate throughout the pandemic and has accelerated the digital journeys of the majority too. However, there are still many areas of […]

Partnering with ITS to ‘get connectivity done right’

The key traits that Amvia looks for from its connectivity partners are: reliability, great service and great communication. Without these, Amvia would let its customers down, which simply isn’t an option. These are the exact qualities that Amvia spotted in ITS Technology Group and why it chose to become a Faster Britain partner. Attractive alternative […]

ITS reveals latest list of locations set to benefit from Faster Britain full fibre rollout

ITS Technology Group has revealed ten new locations where businesses are set to benefit from the rollout of its Faster Britain networks. Full fibre networks across Lincoln, Chorley in Lancashire, and Stockport, Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor in Greater Manchester have now gone live with customers already being installed. While businesses in Accrington and Blackburn […]

Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge lights up the night in homage to Faster Britain

The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge illuminates the Bristol skyline every evening with its signature white lights. With the crippling impact of the pandemic on tourism and visitor numbers, the team at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust Visitor Centre came up with the idea of inviting the local community to choose an alternative colour to light […]

Stream seals wholesale deal with ITS

Stream Networks seals Faster Britain full fibre wholesale deal with ITS Wholesale full fibre connectivity provider Stream Networks, has signed an agreement with full fibre provider ITS Technology Group (ITS), allowing it access to ITS’ entire Faster Britain footprint. Stream is on a mission to effectively bring all of the UK’s full fibre networks under […]

Scunthorpe network goes live

Scunthorpe businesses finally get gigabit connectivity thanks to ITS’ Faster Britain Hundreds of businesses in Scunthorpe now have access to full fibre connectivity and broadband thanks to a new six-mile full fibre network installed by ITS Technology Group. Part of ITS’ Faster Britain programme, the new fibre network follows a route that starts in Scunthorpe […]

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Gordon Riddell
Strategic Planning & Insight Director

Gordon Riddell is ITS Business Planning Director who leads our Business Intelligence function. A strategic planning expert with a deep passion for driving transformation, Gordon focuses on driving customer-centric action across the organisation through data and analytics. With experience spanning utilities, telecoms, retail, public sector, and automotive industries, he brings a wealth of insight into workforce management, forecasting, demand planning, and operational performance. Gordon has led planning and transformation initiatives across both private and public sectors, supporting investment readiness, digital evolution, and large-scale infrastructure rollouts. His expertise lies in turning complex data into actionable intelligence, enabling businesses to optimise field operations, contact centres, and back-office functions for long-term success.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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