May 17 marks the United Nations’ International Telecommunications and Information Society Day, honoring the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Since 1865, the ITU has brought together governments, private‑sector innovators, and academia to drive cooperation in advancing global communications. From the early telegraph to today’s breakthroughs in AI and quantum technology, its mission has remained the same: to ensure that digital progress is inclusive, accessible, and equitable.
Originally recognized by the United Nations in 1969 as International Telecommunications Day, the celebration was expanded in 2006 to reflect the Internet’s transformative role in shaping a connected and information‑driven society.
At Trust Your Supplier (TYS), we share in this commitment to global connectivity. Our platform helps build a trusted, digital network of suppliers, empowering companies to streamline onboarding, unify data, automate compliance, and gain AI‑powered risk insights—all within a secure, interoperable system. This technology not only simplifies supplier management, it levels the playing field for organizations and suppliers across borders, supporting transparency, collaboration, and resilience in the global supply chain.
Celebrating Award‑Winning Innovation with BT Sourced
In 2024, our collaboration with BT Sourced was honored with SIG’s Future of Sourcing Award for Innovation in Supplier Performance. Together, we:
- Delivered a 55% reduction in supplier onboarding time
- Cut the volume of supplier questionnaires by 65%
- Achieved an 85% supplier adoption rate
These results reflect how our joint solution harnessed immutable, audit‑ready records and smart‑contract automation to drive real‑time transparency and efficiency across BT Sourced’s 2,500+ key suppliers .
Read the full case study to see how this partnership is reshaping telecom supplier management.
As we recognize the power of technology to bridge gaps and drive equity, we invite your organization to reflect: Are you using digital innovation to unlock the full potential of your supplier ecosystem?
For more information, visit the UN’s International Telecommunications and Information Society Day site.