Sale of the specialised unit serving US federal institutions part of BT’s strategic focus on UK and transformation of its international unit
BT and 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) today announced completion of the sale of BT Federal Inc., BT’s US government contracting subsidiary, to TSCTI. BT Federal will now operate as 22nd Century Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of TSCTI.
The transaction expands TSCTI’s managed network services capabilities, including coverage across all 50 states, with BT Federal’s deep telecommunications and networking expertise. The new 22nd Century Networks unit delivers fully integrated solutions “from enterprise to edge” under a single, interoperable platform – enabling organisations to modernise legacy environments, integrate across domains, and execute missions securely.
For BT, this sale marks another milestone as it simplifies its portfolio and pursues a more UK-focused strategy. It also allows BT International, now a standalone unit, to build on its unique position in the market as it serves the needs of multinational customers and aims to become a global leader in secure multi-cloud connectivity. BT International will continue to have a strong presence in the US with regional offices and employees based in New York, Dallas and Reston.
“This marks a transformational moment for our company and the missions we serve – strengthening our ability to deliver future-ready, cyber-secure network solutions our government partners rely on,” said Anil Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of 22nd Century Technologies.
“With 22nd Century Networks, we are advancing digital modernisation while also securing the network layer that underpins our nation’s most critical operations across the Department of War, Department of Justice and Department of State. By delivering secure, sovereign infrastructure engineered for Zero Trust, interoperability and mission continuity in any environment, we are deepening our commitment to protecting the people, systems, and missions that keep our nation safe.”
“This acquisition is a growth catalyst for us, our customers, and the agencies we have yet to serve,” said Satvinder Singh, President of 22nd Century Technologies. “The expansion of solutions and reach allows us to bring more innovation and reliability to a wider set of federal missions that depend on secure, high-performance network infrastructure.”
Bas Burger, CEO of BT International, said: “Today’s announcement is another milestone in delivering on our strategy to focus our international business on what it does best: providing secure multi-cloud connectivity to large organisations globally. Our BT Federal unit, which has been a leading provider of services to US federal agencies, will enter a new era with 22nd Century Technologies. We are confident that 22nd Century Technologies will continue to build on the excellence and commitment of BT Federal to the US government sector.”
Both organisations are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for employees, customers and partners, with no immediate changes to ongoing operations.
The transaction was cleared by the US Federal Communications Commission.
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About 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI)
22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI), founded in 1997, is a public-sector IT systems integrator with more than 6,000 professionals supporting over 500 contracts across DoD, federal civilian, state, and local agencies. With AI and innovation at its core, TSCTI delivers mission-critical solutions in Digital Transformation, Cloud Enablement, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, and Enterprise Modernization. Learn more at www.tscti.com.
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