The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced the launch of a consultation on AI Compute, aimed at gathering feedback to guide the development of measures for the $2 billion investment from Budget 2024.
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Driving Industrial Innovation: Alberta’s Tech Ecosystem Gains Momentum
Alberta is positioning itself as a leader in digital transformation for industrial sectors, with substantial investments and a robust support system for startups. This dynamic environment promises a prosperous future for industrial innovation in the region.
Victoriaville: First Canadian Municipality to Test V2X Technology for Urban Resilience
Victoriaville is poised to make history in the Canadian municipal sector, pioneering the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) electric vehicle charging stations.
Government of Canada Invests $160M in Saskatchewan Connectivity
Gudie Hutchings, the Honourable Minister of Rural Economic Development and the Minister overseeing the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, disclosed federal funding of up to $160 million.
Saskatchewan’s First-Ever 5G Innovation Labs Officially Launched
SaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan are launching the province’s first 5G Innovation Labs. These labs, powered by Samsung, will help local businesses, students, researchers, and innovators explore and develop 5G technology to improve communication and connectivity in Saskatchewan.
British Columbia Receives Over $11 Million for Quantum Advancements
British Columbia emerges as a pioneer in the global quantum landscape, primed for further advancement. In this regard, Minister Harjit Sajjan, responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), unveiled over $11 million in PacifiCan funding allocated to three BC-based organizations spearheading quantum computing innovation.
Calgary Tech Ecosystem Ranks Globally: $8 Billion Growth in Two Years
Calgary has emerged as one of the top tech ecosystems in North America due to a combination of strategic factors, including a robust support infrastructure, talent availability, favorable business environment, and a thriving startup culture.
ITU's Digital Push: USD 4.8 Billion Boost for US, Canada and South Africa
ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies, announced USD 4.8 billion dollars in investment commitments toward global connectivity. The new commitments announced cover the US, Canada, and South Africa.
Telehouse Canada Officially Launches Three Data Centers in Toronto
Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data center service provider, has officially launched its first three data centers in downtown Toronto, located at 250 Front Street West, 151 Front Street West, and 905 King Street West.
Kyndryl Opens New Security Operations Centre in Canada
Kyndryl has inaugurated a Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Barrie, Ontario, aimed at delivering comprehensive assistance and safeguarding throughout the entire cycle of cyber threats, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and integrated automation systems.