The Government of Canada has finalized an investment of CAD 79.1 million under the Strategic Innovation Fund to support Ericsson's CAD 634.8 million project aimed at advancing 5G technologies for next-generation telecommunications networks.
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Nokia’s Ottawa Expansion Stimulates Canada’s Tech Ecosystem
The Government of Canada is supporting the transformative $340 million project that would expand Nokia’s Ottawa facility and revitalize its laboratories with the goal of further advancing wireless technology research and development in Canada.
Ericsson Joins Canada's Net-Zero Challenge
Ericsson Canada has joined Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Net-Zero Challenge, an initiative that aims to encourage businesses operating in Canada to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition their facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050.
CommScope Expands RUCKUS Footprint in Canada
CommScope announced it is expanding access to its RUCKUS outdoor wireless broadband solutions in Canada through a new distribution agreement with MBSI WAV, a Canadian premier value-added distributor of wireless and networking technologies.
Ericsson, TELUS Mark Major Milestone in Canada’s 5G Evolution
Ericsson has partnered with TELUS to launch and optimize its 5G standalone (5G SA) network from coast-to-coast. Leveraging Ericsson’s 5G Core technologies, the 5G SA network enables TELUS to bring customers the most advanced 5G services with functionalities like ultra-low latency and even faster speeds. Ericsson's technology is engineered to facilitate 5G and is crafted to scale seamlessly for the future, accommodating a vast number of connected devices.
PCCW Global’s Console Connect, Cologix open first-ever PoP in Montréal
The Console Connect Software-Defined Interconnection® platform is now available at Cologix’s MTL7 data center in Montréal through a new point of presence (PoP).
Ericsson: Better Connectivity Creates More Resilient Societies
The Conference of Montreal, one of the largest and most established economic conferences in North America, held its 2023 edition under the theme "Thriving in a World in Transition," featuring high-level speakers including Börje Ekholm, president and CEO, Ericsson.
Nokia, Bell Canada conduct North America’s first 25G PON fiber test
Nokia and Bell Canada announced the first successful test of 25G PON fiber broadband technology in North America at Bell’s Advanced Technical Lab in Montréal, Québec.
Jeanette Irekvist Appointed as President of Ericsson Canada
Jeanette Irekvist will assume additional responsibilities as President of Ericsson Canada, effective immediately, while remaining her position as the Vice President and Head of Customer Unit Canada and a member of Ericsson’s North America executive team. She takes over the role as President of Ericsson Canada from Graham Osborne, Vice President, Customer Unit Verizon.
Nokia boosts Canadian innovative presence with EDC
Nokia and Export Development Canada (EDC) expanded their global partnership aimed at helping Nokia sustain and grow its leading-edge Canadian R&D facility to further develop the ecosystem of suppliers and solution partners. This alliance brings investments in 5G and the next-generation network infrastructure for global deployment.