British Telecom (BT) will partner with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), one of India’s leading research institutions, to launch a new collaborative research center in Bangalore. The new BT India Research Center (BTIRC) will join BT’s network of collaborative research facilities around the globe, including those in Northern Ireland, China, the U.S., and the UAE.
The BTIRC will focus on the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, mobility, and cyber-security technologies for use in BT’s strategic programs, products, and services. The center’s structure and organization will follow a well-established model used for the company’s other global research locations, combining academic, industry, and government partnerships and BT’s own commercial and research expertise.
Howard Watson, chief technology and information officer, BT, said, “India is an IT and technology powerhouse. We’re proud of our long-standing presence there, which is second only to the U.K. in terms of our global footprint, with over 10,300 people in the technology, service, and support areas serving our customers around the world. The BT India Research Center will create an exciting new hub for communications innovation, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science, building new collaborative links between the U.K. and India in this crucial technology sector that is so central to economic growth.”
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
