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Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
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WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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WestJet and TELUS have merged their loyalty programmes, letting members earn and redeem points across both travel and tech services for added perks.
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Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.
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TELUS unveils AI-driven email protection with 99.7% catch rate

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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TELUS launches AI-powered Email Protection Service Advanced, boasting a 99.7% phishing catch rate and support for major collaboration platforms like Microsoft 365.
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TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.
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TELUS sells 49.9% stake in Terrion for CAD $1.26 billion

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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TELUS has sold a 49.9% stake in wireless tower operator Terrion to La Caisse for CAD $1.26 billion, valuing the firm at over CAD $2.5 billion.
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TELUS acquires TELUS Digital to integrate AI & SaaS

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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TELUS plans to buy all remaining shares of TELUS Digital for USD $539 million, valuing the deal at USD $2.9 billion to boost AI and SaaS capabilities.
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OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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OpenText and TELUS have launched a Canadian Sovereign Cloud and AI service, ensuring data stays within Canada to meet strict regulatory and security standards.
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$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.
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TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.
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TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.
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Dynatrace unveils AI-powered platform to drive autonomous IT

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Dynatrace launches its 3rd generation AI-powered observability platform to simplify cloud operations and boost autonomous IT management for enterprises.
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CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.
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Blackline Safety wins 2025 Calgary Award for social impact

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Blackline Safety has won the 2025 Calgary Award for Social Impact - Business, recognising its commitment to community and worker safety worldwide.
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Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025

Mon, 5th May 2025
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A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.
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Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.
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Study reveals over half of employees risk data in AI tools

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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A recent study reveals over half of employees input high-risk information into generative AI tools, prompting urgent calls for stricter AI security policies.
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Appian launches new version with AI-powered enhancements

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Appian has unveiled Appian 25.1, a revamped platform featuring AI enhancements that significantly boost document processing and data handling capabilities.
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JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.
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M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.