BT will manage Standard Life’s comms infrastructure, including a BT Connect LAN and WAN as well as IP Telephony and contact centres. We will also manage the transition of the infrastructure to BT’s IP Connect network.

The arrangement supports Standard Life’s need for an integrated voice and data platform across its international operations, providing network services to its 16 UK and 10 offshore offices, including Chennai, Hong Kong, Hyderabad Aida, Pune and Sydney.

Headquartered in Edinburgh, Standard Life has assets of more than £190 billion and 6 million customers worldwide.

Paul Chong, Standard Life’s Group IT and Commercial Director, said:“BT understands our infrastructure and has vast experience in delivering complex domestic and international networking and outsourcing services. This network transformation will enable us to provide the highest standards of service to our customers, delivering on our commitment to provide them with a seamless global service.”