Spanish restaurant and retail operator Grupo Vips, has picked UK telecoms operator BT to renew its current communications network.

The five-year contract valued at €8.2m includes the migration to the new iVPN service, and the highly advanced voice and data services needed between all of its restaurants across Spain, including TGI Friday’s and Starbucks.

It also comprises voice and data services via BT’s iVPN service for Grupo Vips’ 350 establishments including six restaurant chains and 10 fine dining restaurants, and more than 10,000 employees.

The new contract builds on the existing relationship between BT and Grupo Vips and is expected to directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of their communications, their management and the efficiency of their cost structure.