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Eight new Faster Britain locations revealed

ITS Technology Group has revealed an additional eight Faster Britain locations increasing its full fibre footprint across London, the Midlands, and the Northwest. The wholesale operator is on track to pass 25% / 500,000 UK businesses (Ordinance Survey OS Open UPRN data set) by the end of this year. Having recently secured a further £100m […]

Faster Britain: not just another telecoms network

Are you frustrated with substandard connectivity? Or connectivity speeds that don’t materialise once you’ve signed up? The UK’s telecommunications infrastructure is being overhauled as the country prepares for the retirement of the copper networks that have worked so hard for around a century and a half. We’re now in the grips of a fibre revolution. […]

ITS secures further £100m from Aviva Investors for UK full fibre rollout

Wholesale full fibre provider, ITS Technology Group (ITS) has secured a further £100m investment from current backer, Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva PLC, to continue to accelerate the rollout of its Faster Britain full fibre networks which is on track to pass 25% of UK business premises1 by the end of this year.

ITS – A connectivity partner that listens, adds value and offers real flexibility

Established for more than 25 years, 1Connect is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) specialising in business communications, connectivity, security and infrastructure. It is an accredited partner of some of the world’s leading vendors including Cisco, Juniper Networks, and Fortinet. 1Connect has built a reputation as a trusted provider, and is helping its customers to increase […]

FibreBright Leased Lines – new prices & simpler tariffs

ITS is leading the market with its simplified pricing structure, the removal of timebound promotional rates and the introduction of commitment packages – on top of great prices. This is part of a big push from ITS, as the Faster Britain network build reaches its goal of passing 25% of business premises by the end […]

Faster Britain full fibre coming soon to businesses across Camden

ITS Technology Group is rolling out its full fibre Faster Britain network to ensure that more than 4,500 businesses across Camden have access to Gigabit capable connectivity. Camden joins a growing Faster Britain footprint across London to benefit from cost effective fibre services that can be installed in days rather than weeks or months so […]

Faster Britain full fibre futureproofs Enfield businesses

More than 6,500 businesses across Enfield will soon be able to access ultrafast full fibre connectivity as ITS Technology Group’s transformational Faster Britain infrastructure nears completion. With less than 5% of the area able to access true full fibre, there is pent up demand from local business for faster, more reliable internet services. The Faster […]

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 […]

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Paolo Benedetto
Chief Financial Officer

Paolo leads the finance function of ITS as Chief Financial Officer – playing a key role in steering the business, shaping strategy and long-term value creation. Paolo brings significant experience from high-growth, founder-led and private equity-backed companies, particularly in FMCG, infrastructure and industrial markets. He has played a leading role in helping scale multiple organisations from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue through organic, acquisitional, and operational growth initiatives resulting in many successful major business exits.

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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.

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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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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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