Jersey Telecoms 'Internet of Things' (FOI)Jersey Telecoms 'Internet of Things' (FOI)
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06 October 2021.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
On what date was the first communication made from Jersey Telecoms to Government of Jersey officials to propose incorporating their 'Internet of Things' (IoT) as a separate entity to JT?
On what date was the first communication made from Jersey Telecoms to Government of Jersey officials to propose investigating the option of selling the IoT?
Response
Government of Jersey officials have been aware since 2017 of Jersey Telecoms (JT) business strategy to launch the “Internet of Things” (IoT) business as a separate business division and the growth plans for that division.
In briefings held on 3 and 6 November 2020, JT informed Government of Jersey officials of the work involved in separating the IoT business from the rest of the JT Group and that the Board of JT were exploring the option of selling the IoT business.
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