Prime Highlight:
- BT Group has launched a new sovereign data platform that ensures data is stored and processed entirely within the UK.
- The platform aims to give organizations stronger control over sensitive information while complying with local regulations.
Key Facts:
- The platform will support advanced voice services, cloud solutions, and AI-based tools, with all data kept under UK laws.
- BT plans to offer a sovereign option for several existing services by the first half of 2026, targeting sectors like government, healthcare, defence, and finance.
Background
BT, the United Kingdom’s largest broadband provider, has launched a new sovereign data platform designed for public-sector organisations and private businesses that want their data stored and processed entirely within the country. On Thursday, the company announced that it will provide stronger protection, follow rules more closely, and give better control over sensitive information.
Data sovereignty has become a major concern for governments and companies as cyberattacks increase, regulations tighten, and artificial intelligence tools handle larger volumes of critical data. BT Business chief executive Jon James said the company is uniquely positioned to provide a fully sovereign solution because of its scale, deep capabilities, and long-standing experience.
“Organisations are increasingly looking for sovereignty in their services, and it is our responsibility to deliver what they need,” James said. He added that BT must offer the right mix of secure and compliant data services that remain reliable and prepared for the future.
According to BT, the new platform will support a range of new products, including advanced voice services, cloud solutions, and AI-based tools. The company will keep all data in the UK and protect it under local laws and security rules.
BT also said it plans to introduce a sovereign option for several of its existing services by the first half of 2026. This expansion is expected to give UK organisations more choice in how they manage and protect their data, especially in sectors like government, healthcare, defence, and finance, where strict data rules apply.
BT owns the Openreach national fibre network, continues to play a central role in the country’s digital infrastructure. With the new platform, the company wants to build trust and help the UK improve data security in a more digital world.
