At this year’s Google Cloud Next 25 conference in Las Vegas, TELUS and Google Cloud shared the behind-the-scenes story of a sweeping data transformation that’s reshaping one of Canada’s largest telecom and tech firms. Speaking onstage, Stephen Lee, Head of Enterprise Data Engineering at TELUS, shared how the company migrated from fragmented on-premise systems to […]
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TELUS Garners Praise from OECD for Fostering ‘AI Literacy’ in the Workplace
One Canadian company found the spotlight in a new report from Business at OECD. Business at OECD, or BIAC, is the officially recognized institutional business stakeholder at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, founded in 1961 to stimulate global economic progress and trade. BIAC’s report, entitled “Boosting Productivity and Business Growth – the Role […]
TELUS and NVIDIA to Build Canada’s First Sovereign AI Factory
TELUS, in partnership with NVIDIA, has announced plans to establish Canada’s leading Sovereign AI Factory, a high-security, high-performance computing facility designed to bolster AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty. The facility will provide Canadian businesses, startups, and researchers with cutting-edge AI infrastructure, helping them develop advanced AI models while keeping sensitive data within the country’s […]
Okanagan City the First in Canada to Launch Power-Optimizing TELUS SmartEnergy Pilot
A couple of months ago, we reported on an initiative from TELUS that aims to help customers save on energy bills. The launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one’s environmental footprint, according to the company. “With SmartEnergy, our goal is to empower Canadians with the best technology, devices, and […]
TELUS Partners with BC’s Photonic to Drive Quantum Communication Breakthroughs
TELUS has announced a strategic collaboration with Coquitlam’s Photonic, a pioneer in quantum technology, to accelerate the development of quantum communications in Canada. As part of this initiative, TELUS will provide Photonic with exclusive access to its advanced fibre-optic network, setting the stage for testing innovative quantum solutions expected to redefine Canada’s digital landscape, enhance […]
VodaSafe Wins Top Prize in TELUS #StandWithOwners Program for AquaEye Sonar Device
TELUS has announced the five grand prize winners of this year’s #StandWithOwners program. From thousands of applications, the #StandWithOwners program officially announced 20 finalists on September 27th, of which five were selected by a panel of judges to receive the grand prize valued at over $125,000. Among the five winners was Vancouver’s VodaSafe and founder […]
EV Charging Startup Jolt Partners with TELUS to Roll Out 5,000 Fast Chargers Across Canada
Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging startup Jolt is entering the North American market in collaboration with Vancouver-headquartered TELUS. The strategic partnership will see up to 5,000 public DC fast chargers installed across Canada running on the TELUS network. With millions of electric vehicles forecast to be on Canadian roads in years to come, there is […]
TELUS Pollinator Fund Invests in Dryad: Accelerating Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection for Environmental Protection
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good is making an equity investment into Series A financing of Dryad, a German startup that provides ultra-early wildfire detection. Dryad’s large-scale IoT networks and sensors can detect fires as early as their smoldering phase. This greatly reduces the risk of fires spreading out of control, and can help prevent the escalating costs […]
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good Invests $40 Million in 26 Companies in 2022
The TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good has released its second annual impact report detailing the nearly $40 million of its initial $100 million investment commitment. According to the report the Fund has almost doubled its portfolio to 26 mission-driven startups and is generating promising early results with portfolio companies delivering a 155 per cent revenue […]
TELUS’ #StandWithOwners Program Recognizes and Empowers Canadian Small Businesses
With small businesses employing 10 million Canadians, representing 69% of private sector employment growth in Canada year-over-year, TELUS is recognizing the critical role business owners play in fuelling innovation, propelling economic growth and driving social change by announcing the launch of its fourth annual #StandWithOwners program. Until September 6, 2023, businesses can apply at telus.com/StandWithOwners for a […]