Independent Technology Board Advisory

Where deep
technical authority
meets board-level
governance.

B² Advisory provides boards, nomination committees, and investors with independent, technically authoritative oversight of complex technology programmes — cloud migration, 5G transformation, digital carve-outs, and OSS/BSS evolution. We also partner directly with CIOs, CTOs, mobile operators, network suppliers, and systems integrators who need an independent perspective to validate strategy, de-risk delivery, and sharpen their technology narrative.

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Who We Are
An independent advisory practice founded on the conviction that boards and CxOs alike deserve a technically informed, independent voice — one that can challenge assumptions, interrogate vendor assurances, and ensure technology decisions are grounded in strategic reality.
25+
Years Telecom Leadership
5G · Cloud
Core Areas of Practice
CA / EU
North America & Europe
EN · FR
Bilingual Advisory
About Us

Independent technology judgment
for complex, high-stakes decisions.

B² Advisory works with executives, boards, and investors to de-risk large-scale technology decisions, guide transformation, and ensure long-term strategic alignment in complex environments — and directly with CIOs, CTOs, mobile operators, network suppliers, and systems integrators who need rigorous, independent scrutiny of their technology strategy and delivery.

Large-scale technology transformations — cloud migrations, OSS/BSS carve-outs, 5G deployments, digital separations — fail more often for governance reasons than technical ones. Boards that rely solely on management reporting, without an independent capability to interrogate architecture decisions, challenge vendor assurances, or assess programme risk, are poorly positioned to intervene when programmes begin to diverge from plan.

B² Advisory is designed to close that gap — providing the continuity that a non-executive director engaging only at board level cannot replicate, and the independence that management cannot provide.

How We Help
Strategic Decisions
Validate major technology investments — 5G, cloud-native infrastructure, AI-driven transformation — ensuring architecture choices and vendor selections are grounded in strategic reality, whether presenting to a board or stress-testing internally.
Transformation at Risk
Diagnose and course-correct complex programmes that are off-track, over budget, or underdelivering — providing an independent view of where intervention is needed, whether the audience is a board, a SteerCo, or an operator's own executive team.
Independent Technical Advisory
Clear, unbiased perspectives on technology strategy, risk, and execution — for boards seeking governance assurance, and for CIOs, CTOs, network suppliers, and integrators seeking an independent sounding board before committing to major architectural or commercial decisions.
Who We Work With
Boards of directors & NEDs
CIOs & CTOs
Telecommunications operators
Network suppliers & integrators
Private equity & infrastructure investors
Enterprises with mission-critical networks
Selected Engagements
Led a multi-year cloud-native transformation of a national telecom network, transitioning to a fully automated, DevOps-driven operating model and achieving industry-leading resilience.
Designed and implemented an automation-first strategy delivering significant workforce efficiency gains and substantial reduction in operational cost across a large-scale national network.
Established a zero customer-impact change model across thousands of production releases, dramatically reducing operational risk in a mission-critical environment.
Directed end-to-end delivery of 5G Standalone architecture, including core network, network slicing, and mission-critical services at national scale.
Jérôme Birot — Founder & Managing Partner, B² Advisory
Jérôme Birot
Founder & Managing Partner

Jérôme brings over 25 years of senior technology leadership across Europe and North America, including a decade as Vice President at TELUS where he led the company's cloud-native network transformation, 5G Standalone delivery, and AI-driven automation strategy. A board director at ATIS and NGMN, he combines deep hands-on technical authority with the strategic fluency boards and executive teams need — bilingual in English and French, and equally at home advising a SteerCo or a nomination committee.

M.Eng. Telecom, ESME Sudria Paris MIT Sloan · Harvard Business School · USC ATIS Board · NGMN Board
Areas of Expertise

Technical depth.
Strategic command.

Deep technical authority across the full stack of modern telecom infrastructure — from core network architecture to cloud-native OSS/BSS transformation — paired with board-level strategic acumen built over 25 years across Europe and North America.

Cloud-Native Transformation
Guiding the transition from traditional network delivery to fully automated, DevOps-driven operating models. From hyperscaler selection and architecture design to delivery governance and operational readiness.
Hyperscaler DevOps IaC Automation
5G Strategy & Network Architecture
End-to-end advisory on 5G Standalone architecture, NFVI, network slicing, and core network strategy. Translating complex infrastructure choices into board-level risk and investment decisions.
5G SA NFVI Slicing Core
OSS/BSS & Digital Systems
Advisory on OSS/BSS transformation, billing platform migration, CRM evolution, and IT system carve-outs. Independent assessment of build-vs-buy decisions, vendor selection, and systems integrator performance.
OSS BSS CRM Billing
Programme Risk & Governance
Assessment of PMO maturity, programme controls, and vendor management frameworks. Independent perspective on whether governance structures are proportionate to programme scale — and on TSA exit sequencing for digital separations.
PMO Risk TSA SteerCo
AI & Automation Strategy
Advising on automation-first strategies that challenge traditional architectures — enabling faster time-to-market, reduced operational cost, and greater network resilience through AI-driven observability and intelligent change management.
AI/ML Automation Observability
Board-Level Communication
Translating complex technology decisions into clear strategic choices and trade-offs for boards and C-suites. Preparing independent briefing notes, horizon-scanning assessments, and programme risk summaries for non-executive directors.
Board C-Suite Policy Governance
How We Work

Structured for continuity.
Designed for independence.

Sectors & Contexts
FTTH Infrastructure
Mobile Operators
TSA Carve-outs
PE-backed Telcos
Regulated Utilities
Digital Platforms
Get in Touch

Request a briefing.

If your board is overseeing a complex technology programme — a cloud migration, a systems carve-out, a TSA exit, or a 5G transformation — and requires independent, technically authoritative oversight, B² Advisory is available to discuss how an advisory mandate could be structured to your needs. CIOs, CTOs, mobile operators, network suppliers, and systems integrators seeking rigorous independent counsel are equally welcome to get in touch.

Email
info@bsquared-advisory.com
Phone
+1 416 554 7890
Base
Ontario, Canada
Reach
Canada · Europe · International
Languages
English · Français