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.

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Secure manufacturing operations

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Secure manufacturing operations

Protect critical systems, operational technology and production environments with cyber security designed to reduce risk, support compliance and keep operations running.
Build the foundations for digital transformation

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Build the foundations for digital transformation

Modernise infrastructure, connect IT and OT, and scale beyond pilots with secure digital foundations. BT connects people, sites, machines and data to help you accelerate Industry 4.0 adoption and deliver business value.
Enable and empower your workforce

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Enable and empower your workforce

Empower employees with secure devices, connectivity and support to work safely and efficiently. Connected worker solutions improve collaboration, transfer critical knowledge and provide access to the insights teams need to succeed.
Improve visibility and resilience across operations

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Improve visibility and resilience across operations

Break down data silos and connect systems, sites, suppliers and partners. BT helps you use data to improve visibility across operations and supply chains, make faster decisions and reduce disruption through secure connectivity, cloud and digital transformation capabilities.
Support sustainability and net zero goals

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Support sustainability and net zero goals

Use data, connectivity and digital infrastructure to identify efficiency opportunities, reduce emissions and support progress towards net zero goals. BT helps manufacturers align sustainability initiatives with operational performance and business outcomes.
Connected manufacturing with 5G+ and private networks

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Connected manufacturing with 5G+ and private networks

Our 5G+ and private network solutions help you connect people, machines and data across your operations. With secure, resilient, low-latency performance, you can support automation, robotics and IoT deployments, gain greater visibility of production processes, and make faster operational decisions with confidence.

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.

 

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Manufacturing case studies

Discover how connectivity and security are helping manufacturers create better customer experiences and more resilient operations.
Digital manufacturing in the age of AI

Digital manufacturing in the age of AI

Explore the factors impacting the manufacturing industry’s decision-making and future digitalisation transformation strategies.
Cyber security in manufacturing

Cyber security in manufacturing

Discover how we help safeguard your critical assets, enhance operational resilience, and secure your digital transformation journey.
Digital industries for manufacturing and automotive

Digital industries for manufacturing and automotive

Find our more about how we can support the digital journey for manufacturing and automotive verticals.

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

David Cornwell

David Cornwell

Senior Manager, Manufacturing - BT Business

David Cornwell leads the Manufacturing sector for BT Business, working with some of the UK’s leading manufacturers to help them navigate an increasingly connected, automated and data-driven world.

David is focused on building strong, strategic customer relationships and understanding the business and operational challenges manufacturers face. By bringing together BT’s expertise, technology and partner ecosystem, he helps customers explore how digital transformation can improve productivity, strengthen resilience, protect operations and enable future growth.

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