While the value of the deal was not disclosed, a number of press reports suggested it was similar in size to BT’s 175m-euro ($221m) deal with brewing giant InBev.
Under the terms of the contract with Philips, BT will manage Philips’ MPLS-based data transport services, as well as providing security services, IP address management, and voice services management. The agreement spans approximately 40 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Among the vendors working with BT on the deal is Vodafone, which will provide mobility services for about 24,000 users.
