• More than 11,000 business and commercial premises ready for service
• ITS network footprint expands into Scotland for the first time

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Glasgow marks ITS’s first expansion into Scotland, with the network now ready for service for more than 7,000 business premises. Organisations across the city – spanning sectors including financial services, digital industries, life sciences and the creative sector – can now access gigabit-capable connectivity, with coverage extending to key hubs such as the International Financial Services District, the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District, and Merchant City.

In Newcastle, the network reaches over 4,000 business premises. The city has a higher than average concentration of large employers and a growing base of organisations in health, education, and technology sectors, increasing demand for scalable, high-capacity services. Newcastle is home to innovation hubs including Newcastle Helix, the National Innovation Centre for Data, and the Digital Quarter.

Dave Ferry, Chief Sales Officer at ITS, said:

“Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne are among the UK’s most forward-looking cities, and switching on our networks marks an important milestone in our nationwide rollout, including our first build in Scotland.

“Our focus is on delivering infrastructure designed for business, enabling thousands more organisations of all shapes and sizes to access reliable, high-capacity connectivity.

“Full fibre is the foundation of the digital economy, underpinning everything from cloud adoption to AI. These networks will help to attract further investment and ensure businesses in both cities can take full advantage of emerging technologies.”

With the launch of Glasgow and Newcastle, ITS’s footprint now extends to more than a quarter of all UK business premises. This growth is driven by a strong pipeline of projects, combining local authority contracts with investment in ITS’s own infrastructure.

ITS’s wholesale platform gives ISPs, MSPs, resellers, national and international operators access to its digital infrastructure, enabling them to deliver gigabit-capable services to organisations across the UK.

ITS and euNetworks have joined forces to enhance connectivity for businesses across the UK and Europe.

The partnership between ITS and euNetworks, a European provider of critical bandwidth infrastructure, brings together ITS’s dedicated, business-grade full fibre network – already reaching more than 25% of the UK’s commercial premises and passing a third of data centres – with euNetworks’ extensive footprint of 582+ connected data centres across Europe.

Together, the two companies deliver high-speed, low-latency links connecting business premises, data centres, and the cloud.

The collaboration enables UK enterprises to benefit from new, premium-grade, high-bandwidth connections, with the two organisations providing connectivity up to 10Gbps from any point on the ITS network to any location across euNetworks’  European footprint. Enterprises gain direct, secure links to IT workloads and multiple cloud environments, with guaranteed resilience, assured connectivity, and data sovereignty.

The combined footprint unlocks access to the most strategically important data centres across the UK and Europe

For ITS’s 500+ channel partners, the agreement provides access to integrated point-to-point or point-to-multipoint services. Offered through a single contract, they will benefit from streamlined ordering, consolidated billing, end-to-end delivery, and in-life service management.

“UK businesses are demanding faster, more resilient ways to connect to their critical applications and data,” said Daren Baythorpe, Chief Executive Officer at ITS.

“By linking our full fibre leased line services with euNetworks’ reach, we’re giving enterprises and partners the ability to scale, innovate and stay secure, without complexity. This collaboration is about delivering the performance and simplicity customers need to thrive in a cloud-first, data-driven world.”

Marisa Trisolino, CEO at euNetworks, said: “As a European provider of critical bandwidth infrastructure, euNetworks is proud to be able to extend the value of our expansive data centre footprint to ITS’s customers and partners as part of this collaboration.”

“Our joint focus on automation and streamlined operations makes it even easier for UK enterprises to benefit from our combined reach, allowing us to quickly and proactively address the ever-increasing demand for scalable, secure, AI-ready connectivity.”

What it means for customers

Businesses can now take advantage of dedicated, high-performance connectivity that supports their mission-critical applications and cloud-based services, offering:

• Direct, private links from customer sites to key UK and European data centres
• Onward links to Cloud Hyperscalers
• Low latency and high reliability
• Enhanced security and assured data transfer from a private, fully managed network
• End-to-end service management – from ordering through to assurance, a single order and in-life service journey

This award celebrates our leadership through SHiFT (Safety & Health in Fibre Telecoms), an initiative we’ve helped shape to improve safety performance sector-wide. At the heart of this is the SHiFT Map, a collaborative tool that enables operators to share critical safety information, prevent incidents, and foster a culture of transparency and care.

This achievement belongs to everyone at ITS. Together, we’ve built a culture where care, accountability, and continuous improvement are embedded in everything we do.

Winning this award is a reflection of our values. Health and safety leadership isn’t just about compliance, we’re committed influencing positive change and setting a new standard – ensuring that everyone who works alongside us goes home safe.

ITS has announced the launch of ITS SecureEdge, a new value-added service designed to protect businesses of all sizes from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. 

The service, which will leverage Cisco Secure DDoS Protection technology, is part of ITS’s wider mission to redefine what business connectivity looks like in the “fibre utility” era, moving beyond pure bandwidth into smarter, more equitable infrastructure solutions.

“Connectivity has to be more than speed alone,” said Pete England, Product Director at ITS.

“We’re investing in innovation that directly answers the real-world risks businesses face every day. DDoS attacks can cripple an organisation in minutes – from online retailers losing sales, to schools and councils losing critical digital services. With this launch, we’re making protection simple, affordable, and built into the network itself.”

Traditionally, DDoS mitigation has been the preserve of large enterprises and government, relying on solutions that backhaul traffic to off-site scrubbing centers – often at significant cost and prohibitive in today’s low latency application environments.

ITS’s new approach brings protection closer to the edge of the network, utilising AI to allow always-on monitoring, ultra-fast mitigation and accuracy at scale. Crucially, it also takes the security measures available to a much wider business audience

Its distributed model avoids the costly redirection to external scrubbing centres, reducing mitigation times from minutes to seconds. The service evolves continuously as Cisco Secure DDoS Protection learns from global attack patterns.

ITS SecureEdge has been designed for businesses of every size – not just those with enterprise budgets. Where legacy services often cost thousands of pounds a year, ITS has designed a model that is a modest uplift on existing connectivity, ensuring SMEs, schools, and public sector organisations can access the same protection as global enterprises.

Benefits for customers include:

●    Business continuity – critical services stay online even during attacks.
●    Cost savings – predictable subscription pricing with no need for specialist in-house solutions.
●    Brand and trust protection – reducing reputational risk from outages or breaches.
●    Futureproofing – protection that evolves automatically against new and emerging threats.

“Every customer deserves the same standard of security, regardless of their size or sector,” added England. “We’ve built this as a single-tier service – no bronze, silver or gold – because resilience shouldn’t be reserved for those who can pay a premium. That’s what equity in infrastructure really means.”

Natalie Jones-Owen, Managing Director, Service Provider Sales at Cisco comments, “By integrating Cisco’s DDoS Protection technology directly into ITS’s edge device portfolio, we’re enabling a seamless, inline defense that accelerates both detection and mitigation—right at the network’s edge. This enhances protection by responding to threats in real time and helps reduce the load and associated costs on traditional scrubbing centres.  This allows operators to deliver advanced security more efficiently and affordably to a wider range of customers. We’re pleased to support ITS in making highly resilient, future-ready security accessible to all.” 

With ITS Secure DDoS Smart Protection, the company extends its lead in building innovative, modular solutions that help partners and customers prepare for the next decade of digital society.

• 24/7/364 intelligent mitigation
• Scalable to handle modern volumetric attacks
• Simple deployment with minimal disruption
• Backed by ITS and Cisco experts

Based next to move Urmston Leisure Centre, the data centre known as DG01, is a ‘lighthouse’ project in Deep Green’s UK roadmap. It will showcase an innovative model, combining high-performance compute capabilities with local infrastructure, harnessing heat energy that can be reused for the public good.

It creates a blueprint for Deep Green’s compact, sustainable data centres nationwide.

DG01 will capture up to 96% of the heat produced by its servers and equipment, using it to warm move Urmston’s swimming pool water. It is estimated that this will cut the leisure centre’s carbon dioxide emissions by 150 tonnes each year annually, and it is estimated that this will save up to £80,000 in energy costs. The waste heat could also be used in the future to benefit other local businesses, industrial processes, and public spaces.

Designed for high density workloads, including high performance compute and AI, DG01 will support hardware (servers and processors) that can draw 400 kW of power within a 240m² footprint, supporting up to 100 kW per rack.

ITS’s established full fibre footprint across Urmston will enable the fast delivery of connections linking the data centre to businesses that choose to co-locate there. And it was the regional presence that was a key factor in Deep Green’s decision to select ITS as its connectivity partner.

Dave Ferry, Chief Sales Officer at ITS, said:

“DG01 is one of the most innovative data centre blueprints in the UK, and it demands digital infrastructure that can match its ambition. Our network will provide the platform that AI and high-performance computing require, while also being a very exciting addition to our substantial data centre footprint across our national network. As we already serve Urmston, we can move quickly to install with minimal disruption. Through DG01, businesses will thrive, advanced workloads will run at full potential, and technology will deliver measurable social and environmental value.”

Mark Lee, CEO of Deep Green, said:

“ITS has been engaged with us from the very beginning of the design process, ensuring our objectives were fully understood and building a genuine culture of partnership. As a B2B specialist with a proven network across Greater Manchester and competitively priced services, ITS are committed to go to market alongside us to help deliver this project. Their full fibre infrastructure gives us the speed and reliability our partners and their clients demand. Our mission is to prove that data centres don’t have to cost the earth – in either environmental or financial terms.”

Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council and Greater Manchester’s Green City Region portfolio holder, said:

“This is a great example of how public and private sectors can work together to create real change. ITS invested in rolling out a high-capacity full fibre network across Urmston several years ago to meet growing local business demand for high speed services, and this partnership with Deep Green shows how that investment continues to deliver new value. Not only will this development benefit our community directly, it will also play a vital role in achieving our 2038 net-zero target and delivering on Greater Manchester’s Five-Year Environment Plan, creating a ripple effect of benefits for our citizens.”

Jo Cherrett, CEO of Trafford Leisure, a community interest company wholly owned by Trafford Council, which manages leisure in Trafford on behalf of the council, said:

“Operating some of the most energy-intensive public facilities means we have a responsibility to look for smarter, greener ways to meet our community’s needs. DG01 is a perfect example of how innovation in one sector can transform outcomes in another. Thanks to the robust full fibre infrastructure being delivered by ITS, the data centre will have the always-on connectivity it needs to serve businesses, while its design will capture and reuse heat for our pool and facilities. The reduction in our energy costs and carbon footprint will allow us to reinvest those savings directly into improving services, programmes, and accessibility for local residents. For us, this is a beacon for what sustainable public leisure can look like.”

Despite Crawley’s strong economic performance, parts of the town have historically lacked access to modern digital infrastructure. This new network will directly address this, as well as findings from the 2022 Manor Royal BID Survey, which identified poor broadband speeds as the most significant issue facing local businesses.

Once built, businesses will be able to choose from a wide range of gigabit-capable full fibre services through ITS’s service provider partners. The project will help deliver on the Towns Fund’s aims to boost economic growth through regeneration, improved transport, faster digital connectivity, and the development of local skills and culture.

Through ITS’s social value programme, the project will support existing local sustainability initiatives and introduce new activities aimed at bridging the digital divide. This includes digital skills training, community engagement, and support for underserved groups to ensure that the benefits of full fibre connectivity are felt across the town.

Michael Jones, Leader of Crawley Borough Council, said:

“This project is in direct response to what our business community told us they needed. It’s a great example of how public and private sector expertise and investment can come together to deliver real, lasting impact.

“Crawley’s proximity to Gatwick Airport and its excellent transport links make it attractive to businesses locating to the area. The new network will help to ensure Crawley continues to attract both established industries and emerging sectors.”

Steve Sawyer, Executive Director, Manor Royal BID, said:

“Manor Royal is one of the UK’s largest business parks, home to more than 700 businesses, with around 30,000 people working here. When the BID was first created in 2013, the park was struggling, and broadband was one of the biggest issues holding us back. Getting superfast connectivity made a huge difference, but companies are now demanding more.

“We are excited by this announcement and the transformative investment being made in this new full fibre network. It will give every business access to high-quality, futureproof connectivity at an affordable price. It won’t just be the preserve of those who can afford to buy bespoke solutions – it will deliver the speeds and reliability that a modern business park like Manor Royal needs to thrive.”

Daren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS, said:

“Crawley is a thriving hub of enterprise and innovation, and we’re proud to be the trusted partner delivering the next-generation digital infrastructure it needs to stay ahead. This full fibre rollout will provide future-proof connectivity for businesses of all sizes, driving sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness across the region.

“But it’s not just about technology – it’s also about people. Our social value programme ensures that the benefits of this investment extend beyond business, empowering local communities and helping more people access the opportunities of an increasingly digital world.”

Providing alt-nets, enterprise organisations, government bodies, and carriers with a centralised platform to purchase dark fibre assets through a secure marketplace enables smarter, more efficient deployments to decrease time to market.

ITS has partnered with AssetHUB (part of the Hubbub Group) thanks to their real-world experience operating in Sweden – one of the most fibre-connected countries the world.

The partnership also enables ITS to benefit from the marketplace as a buyer, sourcing infrastructure assets to support build and expansion plans.

Kevin McNulty, Strategy Director at ITS, said: “Our strategic partnership with AssetHUB is an important step in our ambition to scale through collaboration. By making our infrastructure discoverable to other parties at the point of planning, we’re supporting faster rollouts, reduced disruption, and greater visibility of critical fibre routes in some of the UK’s most in-demand urban areas.”

Rob Leenderts, CEO of AssetHUB said: “Through collaboration and sharing of assets in big cities, Altnets and other fibre builders can avoid unnecessary dig costs and overbuild, as well as speed up deployments to businesses and other amenities that require urgent connectivity upgrades”

The API-enabled platform manages the full end-to-end workflow for asset transactions, ensuring compliance, resilience, and visibility, all in one place.

This partnership reinforces ITS’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-performance connectivity solutions that meet the evolving needs of the UK’s digital economy.

To find out more about AssetHUB, please visit: https://www.asset-hub.co.uk/.

In this newly created role, Charlie will lead ITS’s end-to-end operational delivery, with a focus on service excellence and delivering an outstanding experience for both partners and their business customers. His appointment will help build on the company’s strong foundations – driving transformation, quality, and innovation and using them as key enablers of continued growth.

The move reflects ITS’s commitment to scaling its service capabilities as it expands its network footprint and strengthens its partnerships across the UK public and private sectors.

Charlie brings more than two decades of operational leadership experience across construction, development, and technology. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at innDex, a fast-growing global construction technology company. Prior to that, he held senior roles at ISG Ltd and Multiplex, where he led large, diverse teams and delivered complex transformation programmes.

Daren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS, said:

“Charlie’s appointment marks a significant milestone for ITS as we continue to evolve and grow at pace. We’re strengthening the foundations of our business to deliver consistently, reliably, and with excellence – no matter the scale or complexity of the challenge. Charlie brings the operational leadership, strategic mindset, and values-driven approach that will be instrumental in this next phase. We’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Charlie Versi, Chief Operating Officer at ITS, said:

“ITS is a business with momentum, ambition, and purpose. I’ve been hugely impressed by the people, the vision, and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Looking ahead, my focus will be on embedding operational excellence at every level – from how we plan and build, to how we serve and support our partners and customers. I’m excited to get started and help drive the next stage of ITS’s journey.”

This recognition is a testament to the meaningful progress we’re making to build a sustainable, inclusive, and responsible business. Our ESG journey is rooted in action, from cutting carbon emissions and expanding digital access, to supporting local communities and embedding a values-led culture across the organisation.

The shortlisting reflects the collective efforts of our people, partners, and stakeholders. While environmental impact is of a continual focus, our efforts are also about creating better experiences for everyone we work with, and ensuring our growth is aligned with long-term social value.

The UK CXAs celebrate excellence across the full customer and employee experience. It’s a timely reminder of the broader journey we’re on, and the importance of raising standards across the board.

We’re proud to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s most respected organisations. ITS is one of two organisations shortlisted, alongside Scottish utility company, Business Stream.

The wider awards program includes finalists such as Octopus Energy, Coca-Cola, Lloyds Banking Group, and Sainsbury’s, and it’s a great honour to be shortlisted amongst prominent household names.

Next, we’ll present our ESG story to the UK CXA judging panel, with winners announced at Wembley Stadium on 16th October.

https://cxa.co.uk

As a major sponsor of the expedition, ITS is honoured to have supported one of the most ambitious endurance challenges of 2025 – a mission that tested the limits of human endurance, resilience, and teamwork. The crew’s route from Monterey, California to Hanalei, Kauai involved rowing non-stop across one of the most formidable stretches of ocean, battling 30-foot waves, extreme fatigue, and a daily burn of more than 6,000 calories per person.

More than a world record attempt, the journey served a powerful purpose: to raise critical funds and awareness for The Lewis Moody Foundation, which supports families affected by brain tumours and funds pioneering research in partnership with The Brain Tumour Charity. Brain tumours remain the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people under 40, yet receive less than 3% of cancer research funding.

ITS is proud to have played a key role in supporting this historic effort. Kevin’s achievement reinforces the values of collaboration and perseverance that we champion within our own organisation.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kevin and the entire Ocean5 crew – including Matt Gaskell, Tom Higham, Patrick Deacon, and Stephen Greenan – on their safe arrival in Hawaii and their monumental contribution to such a vital cause.

To learn more about the expedition or to donate to The Lewis Moody Foundation, please visit:
https://theocean5.com