BT is sell its specialist network tor financial markets Radianz to Transaction Network Services (TNS).
The deal is subject to regulatory approval and iis expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Radianz was launched two decades ago to provide a data backbone for financial data and trading flows between brokers, banks, exchanges, and clearing houses worldwide. TNS specialises in ultra-low latency trading infrastructure and market data services and said the acquisition will strengthen its position as a global partner for financial market participants.
TNS as founded in 1990 and provides global IaaS solutions for finance, communications, and payments. It is a subsidiary of Koch Equity Development.
The move is part of BT’s strategy to slim down its international operations and focus on becoming a “UK-focused national champion.” BT is divesting non-core businesses while doubling down on connectivity and cloud services for multinational corporates.
The Radianz sale will have little direct impact on BT’s UK-focused channel partners as the business primarily serves global financial institutions. It could translate into more clarity about BT’s future portfolio and potentially more investment in areas such as UK enterprise networking, cloud, and security.
