At Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, TELUS announced that it is using Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) IoT Device Management's new Managed Integrations feature as a key component of its SmartHome+ solution, expanding on the collaboration announced between the companies in February, 2023.
By Chip Strange, Chief Strategy Officer at Ookla
In a groundbreaking initiative, Canada’s Minister of Innovation François-Philippe Champagne has introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program to address the demand for AI compute needs and enable collaborations for technological advancement and innovation.
As the global telecommunication industry undertakes a transformative shift, Canada finds itself keeping pace in the 5G race. Canada’s 5G mobile connections are expected to account for approximately 95% of the country’s total infrastructure by 2030, signifying a revolutionary era in the country’s connected landscape.
Telecommunications giant, Bell Canada, has successfully completed its first network field test of Cohere Technologies’ software-driven capacity improvement using coordinated scheduling with an existing network. The trial represented a significant milestone in enhancing 5G network capacity without modifications to existing radios or antennas.
Siyata Mobile, a global vendor of next-generation push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) devices, signed a new distribution agreement with IP Access International to strengthen mission-critical communication solutions for organizations operating in remote areas.
Telecommunications giant Bell Canada and technology innovation leader Nokia have announced a major expansion of their 5G network infrastructure partnership, advancing Canada's digital landscape. The collaboration will focus on deploying Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) technology and set the groundwork for future Open RAN advancements.
Les Canadiens doivent pouvoir compter sur des services de télécommunications fiables, quel que soit leur lieu de résidence. Des services de télécommunications de haute qualité ne soutiennent pas seulement les activités économiques et sociales, mais sont également essentiels pour les services d’urgence et la sécurité publique.
Opensignal, a leading provider of independent insights into consumers’ connectivity experience, has released a report showcasing key performance areas of Canada’s three major telecom operators.
TELUS Corporation has released its unaudited financial results for Q4 2024, showcasing significant customer growth and solid financial performance. The company also unveiled its financial targets for 2025, setting TELUS’s position for continued growth.
Yondr Group held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the initiation of its 27MW Toronto data center. The project, which Yondr is building on a 4.5-acre site, is the company’s first development in Canada.
The year 2025 has officially been declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics. In line with this, investments in Canadian researchers are ensuring that the country remains at the forefront of the global race for quantum innovation.
The CRTC is advancing efforts to enhance Internet services' reliability and affordability for residents of the Far North.
Telesat has received formal communication from the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry of Canada, detailing the Government of Canada's decision to invest CAD 2.14 billion in Telesat Lightspeed.
Amidst the ongoing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, Canadian workers are navigating a juncture marked by both optimism and uncertainty. While 57% embrace AI as a beacon of progress, a significant 61% harbor concerns over its potential dark side.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada, François-Philippe Champagne, has announced that Canada is currently undertaking a comprehensive national security assessment concerning the proposed expansion of the widely-used video app, TikTok, owned by a Chinese entity.
As parliament members delve into the affordability of telecom services, recent data underscored a consistent decline in cell phone and internet costs, contributing to a reduction in national inflation rates for February 2024.
Internet2, in a joint effort with CANARIE, the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), and GÉANT, announced a major expansion of 400 gigabits per second (Gbps) transoceanic circuit capacity dedicated to transferring research and education (R&E) data. As part of the Advanced North Atlantic (ANA) collaboration, this marks a significant achievement in high-speed connectivity between North America and Europe, supporting data-intensive science globally.
