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ITS provides superhighway for autonomous vehicle testbed

Full fibre network operator ITS has completed the design and build of a full fibre network to support real-world testing of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) at London’s Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The full fibre network has connected 34 sensor sites across […]

Response to Project Speed

Our response to the government’s economic recovery plan The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has made a speech today where he pledged to accelerate new infrastructure projects by establishing ‘Project Speed’ to drive investment, create jobs and aid the economic recovery of the UK. Here is our response to this: “Connectivity has been vital for businesses […]

Cornerstone’s partnership with ITS

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A chance meeting at a football match resulted in a pitch to become connectivity partners that has led to supporting each other’s business goals… Cornerstone Business Solutions is a multi-award winning IT services business based in the North East of England that prides itself on having brought back true customer service values to the industry […]

Concert Networks partnership

A network provider that offers more than a supplier partnership First impressions are important. From the start, it was clear to Concert Networks that ITS was offering much more than the average ISP, aligning itself with its needs and with how they could work together in a partnership that looks not at just simply winning […]

Lockdown partner support continues

ITS continues lockdown ‘free means free’ partner offers Full fibre network provider, ITS has continued with the lockdown support it has developed working with its partner community aimed at helping them to sell full fibre connectivity amidst the challenging market conditions caused by COVID-19. The offer, first launched last month, means that with every circuit […]

Tips to get the most from your broadband connection

Some tips to help you get the most from your ITS broadband service As we find ourselves staying in to stay safe, your ITS broadband service is probably playing an important role – perhaps helping you to work from home, or to stay in touch with friends, family and neighbours. In order to make the […]

Covid 19 partner and customer update

Notice to our customers and partners We hope that you are well and staying safe. Following the latest government advice, and the unprecedented circumstances we all find ourselves in, we are writing to advise that ITS, like all other telecommunications and essential infrastructure businesses, have reviewed its practices in view of the situation with COVID-19. […]

Our response to Coronavirus

COVID-19 response We recognise that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, this is an unprecedented time for everyone — a time that, for many, is filled with uncertainty. Our commitment to our partners and customers I want you to know you have our commitment to continue providing you with the products and […]

ITS Launches Faster Britain

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Full fibre network operator, ITS has today launched ‘Faster Britain’ which aims to make it easier for its wholesale partners and their end-users to access gigabit capable connectivity. The Faster Britain brand will underpin all that ITS owns and delivers, including its infrastructure, products and delivery, building a standard by which partners are guaranteed access […]

Response to the Chancellor’s Budget

Daren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS responds to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s budget today “We welcome the budget’s commitment to connectivity, giving it the recognition that it is as important as rail and road in terms of our country’s economic future. Achieving 100% full fibre by 2025 was always a tall order, so the […]

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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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