Manufacturing Technology Solutions

Cyber risks, ageing infrastructure, supply chain disruption, sustainability demands, skills shortages and pressure to improve efficiency are reshaping manufacturing.

BT helps you connect IT and OT, people, systems, sites and operations so you can respond to change and achieve better business outcomes.

The challenges facing modern manufacturing

Manufacturers are under pressure to improve productivity, resilience, security and sustainability while modernising operations and managing risk. Ageing infrastructure, disconnected systems, workforce pressures, fragmented data and environmental demands can make progress harder.

Cyber and compliance risks

Connected IT, OT, cloud and manufacturing systems create more opportunities for cyber attack, increasing the need to protect operations, data and meet compliance requirements.

Complex digital foundations

Ageing infrastructure, disconnected IT and OT, and stalled projects can make it harder to scale Industry 4.0 and achieve business value.

Workforce and skills pressure

Skills shortages, safety requirements and knowledge transfer challenges can make it harder to support operations and maintain productivity.

Limited visibility and supply chain disruption

Siloed data across systems, sites and suppliers can slow decision-making, reduce efficiency and increase disruption.

Sustainability and net zero pressure

Manufacturers need to reduce environmental impact while balancing productivity, operational demands and resource use.

Keeping production connected and responsive

As operations become more complex, traditional networks may not deliver the speed, reliability and flexibility needed to support critical production environments

Solutions for a more connected, resilient future

BT helps manufacturers create the digital foundations needed to protect operations, connect people and turn data into actionable insight.

We understand the pressures facing modern manufacturers

Manufacturers need a partner that understands the realities of operational technology, cyber security, connectivity and digital transformation. We combine secure networks, cyber expertise, managed services and industry knowledge to help manufacturers modernise operations, strengthen resilience and accelerate digital transformation with confidence.

 

A trusted partner for connected manufacturing

Technology alone won't deliver transformation. Manufacturers need a partner who can modernise operations, connect systems, reduce risk and support Industry 4.0.

BT combines secure connectivity, cyber security, cloud, data and managed services to help you achieve meaningful operational outcomes.

Built for Industry 4.0

We can help connect your people, systems and production environments with a secure digital foundation that supports Industry 4.0, automation, cloud, AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

Security built in

Protect operations with security built into every layer of your network. BT helps you reduce risk and strengthen resilience across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Connectivity for manufacturing

Keep data flowing between sites, systems and equipment with networking, private 5G, edge and cloud solutions designed for modern manufacturing.

Technology partners that help you achieve more

Access a broad ecosystem of technology partners who can help you solve challenges faster, innovate with confidence and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Innovation through strategic partnerships

Through our partner ecosystem, we combine connectivity, security, cloud and digital expertise to help manufacturers unlock new efficiencies, improve operational performance and drive sustainable growth


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Industry 4.0 in digital manufacturing

Discover how digital manufacturing can improve efficiency, reduce energy use and support growth. BT helps manufacturers overcome security and scalability challenges through strategic guidance, secure connectivity, private networks and IT/OT integration. Together, these capabilities help create a smoother path to Industry 4.0.

Meet Our Manufacturing leader

Darren Buttrick

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Industries & Media, Tech & Comms Sales Director - BT Business

Darren Buttrick is Sales Director for Private Sector Industries, Media, Tech & Comms at BT Business. In his role, Darren is responsible for driving growth, developing innovation and delivering thought leadership expertise across Transport, Manufacturing, Freight & Logistics, Construction & Utilities and Media, Technology & Comms sectors. Darren is focused on strengthening customer relationships and becoming a strategic partner to enable our customers’ digital transformation and business objectives