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Insight from the Experts in Connectivity

Discover the thinking behind the technology. Our white papers explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the UK’s digital infrastructure; from full fibre rollout and smart city innovation to scalable network solutions. Each paper is crafted to inform, inspire, and empower our partners, customers, and the wider industry to make smarter connectivity decisions.

The Urgency of Full Fibre Connectivity in UK Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector stands at a critical junction in its history, facing economic pressures, global competition, and the rapid advancement of technology. As one of the UK’s largest industries, manufacturing contributes significantly to the economy, employing around 2.6 million people. However, slow digital adoption threatens its ability to compete internationally. For instant access to the...
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Public Sector

Connectivity for Higher Education

Structural and economic pressures are placing unprecedented strain on higher education facilities. Combined budget cuts, increasing fees and decreasing subject choice are impeding how students connect to their universities. According to the National Student Money Survey, 48% of students had considered dropping out – with 38% citing money worries, student loan repayments (18%) and loan...
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international

Building the Super City

By Tom Cheesewright | Exclusive Special Report What makes a city truly ‘super’ — and how do we build one? In this thought-provoking report, applied futurist Tom Cheesewright explores the intersecting trends and pressures reshaping the future of UK cities. Using his proven Intersections foresight method, Tom outlines the critical digital, demographic and environmental challenges...
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Strengthening Networks for a Resilient Digital Future

Digital-first economies demand increasingly intelligent and interconnected infrastructure. However, with smarter ways of working come smart cyber security attacks, and every sector must treat infrastructure security and Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) not as a bolt-on, but as a critical service to their operational security. Ultimately, this safeguards customer trust, operational continuity, and secures nationwide growth.
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How Close are we to Smart and Sustainable Cities?

The concept of the ‘smart and sustainable city’ has evolved over the past decade to integrate advanced technology and sustainability principles to create more efficient, livable, and eco-friendly urban environments, as well as seize the power of data and data sharing. In that time, the notion of ‘smart’ has evolved too. Once focused primarily on...
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Built-for-tomorrow

Business Connectivity As The Enabler For Achieving Net Zero

The climate crisis has created a new urgency for the UK and beyond to adopt the world-saving technology to reduce carbon emissions. However, a key component of the Net Zero by 2050 target is utilising energy saving technology to actively monitor CO2 emissions, with strong collaboration between both the business community and central government. Organisations...
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The Future of Infratech

Modern infrastructure is changing and there’s a growing need for the critical foundations of every industry to find new, more cost-effective, and efficient ways to operate. Spurred on by concerns about cybersecurity, scalability and human error, the world of Infratech has changed over the last decade, but it’s essential for the UK to adopt the...
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Shedding Light on the Future of Dark Fibre

The Strategic Advantage of Infrastructure in Advancing Businesses Implementing scalable, flexible dark fibre solutions can help businesses access the bandwidth needed to excel, but how does it address CTO and CEO agendas? A comprehensive exploration of how dark fibre can help businesses enhance security, cost effectivity and network resilience.
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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.