TORONTO – With mobile devices now an integral part of our everyday lives, next year will see smartphones increasingly becoming the central hub for our personal data and information, according to Telus.
“Next year promises to be the most connected year for consumer mobile technology to date, with a more compelling and powerful smartphone experience that goes well beyond the device itself,” said Brent Johnston, SVP consumer marketing at Telus, in the news release. “Innovations in cloud computing, wearable technology, connected accessories and the evolution of the mobile wallet will continue to transform how we connect to the world around…
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TORONTO, MONTREAL and WOODSTOCK – Industry stakeholders wasted little time before commenting on Industry Minister James Moore’s spectrum announcement, with the majority expressing optimism, albeit cautiously.
Rural broadband provider Xplornet Communications said that it was “pleased and relieved” that Industry Canada and Minister Moore revised the previously proposed 3500 MHz spectrum policy, saying that the approach proves that the Minister understands the importance of 3500 MHz spectrum in providing fast and affordable high-speed Internet to rural Canadians.
“The Minister has taken a balanced approached that does no harm to the tremendous gains that have been made in the past few…
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TORONTO – The cloud, mobile, the Internet of Things and security will be among six key business technology trends for Canada in 2015, according to a series of reports by International Data Corporation (IDC), commissioned by Telus.
“In 2015, we are going to see a fundamental shift in how technology is embraced by Canadian businesses”, said Peter Green, SVP and president of Telus business solutions, in the news release. “Rather than focusing on hardware or software, technology is becoming entrenched as a critical component of every business decision. As cloud, mobile, analytics and Internet of Things technologies converge, Canadian…
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En 2007-2008, ils étaient nombreux dans l’industrie canadienne de la télévision à se demander qui était ce drôle de type qui achetait toutes les marques musicales.
À l’époque, tout le monde croyait que la musique était une industrie en déclin, complètement dépassée par la révolution numérique — un domaine dont les gens d’affaires sérieux devaient s’éloigner, et non pas investir. Ce n’était certainement pas un secteur où l’on planifiait construire une nouvelle entreprise d’envergure mondiale. Il ne manquait pas de sceptiques lorsqu’est arrivé sur la scène de la télévision canadienne Eric Boyko, être au verbe rapide et entrepreneur à l’énergie…
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BACK IN 2007-08 THERE were no shortage of people in the Canadian TV industry who’d whisper, “who’s the crazy guy buying up all the music brands?”
The prevailing wisdom then said music was a shrinking, sinking business, utterly upended by the digital revolution and one to be fled by serious businesspeople, not embraced. It was certainly not something upon which to build a brand new global enterprise. Oh, there were plenty of naysayers when Eric Boyko (pictured in his Montreal office), a speed talking ball of frenetic, entrepreneurial energy, entered the Canadian TV scene. (Pour la version française, s'il vous…
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OTTAWA – Telus Communications may not charge for service poles that it doesn’t own, says the CRTC.
In a decision issued Friday, the Commission found that Telus is prohibited by its Support Structure Service tariff from charging licensees for service poles it does not own, unless the company has an agreement through which it has the right to provide licensees with access to those poles and, hence, exercises control over those poles.
Responding to a complaint from Raftview Communications dated July 24, 2014, the CRTC directed Telus to withdraw all invoices and/or provide refunds to Raftview, as appropriate, in accordance…
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OTTAWA – There are rules which say pre-paid retail gift cards and pre-paid credit cards can not expire, but pre-paid phone cards are exempt from that legislation – and that’s a “scandalous” oversight, a consumer group has told the federal government.
Currently, prepaid wireless phone cards are exempt from both provincial and federal legislation which ban expiry dates on retailer gift cards and prepaid credit cards. However, one consumer advocacy group has been working to see that changed and is now demanding Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet intervene in the matter.
“Prepaid wireless, pay-per-use accounts should not be exempt from legislation…
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TORONTO – Telus wants to help Canadian businesses accelerate their adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with its new IoT Marketplace, billed as an online space offering IoT solutions from cutting-edge innovators and industry-leading technology companies.
The company said that the IoT Marketplace will simplify the complexity of IoT for businesses and allow them to quickly deploy a solution to help reduce costs and enhance their efficiency, productivity and profitability. For developers and IoT technology providers, the marketplace will provide an instant sales channel, with lead generation, the support of Telus' sales and marketing teams, and integrated billing.
"IoT technology has tremendous…
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VANCOUVER – TVO CEO and current TIFF chair Lisa de Wilde will join the Telus board of directors effective February 1, 2015.
Telus said Thursday that the appointment reflects its commitment to further strengthen its board by recruiting candidates who bring strategic expertise and significant operational experience across key markets.
De Wilde, pictured, served as Astral Television’s president and CEO prior to being named CEO of TVO in 2005. She also worked as legal counsel to the CRTC and later, as director general of its Cable Television, Specialty and Pay Television Service. Her board experience reflects her interest in film, media and…
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GATINEAU – “Contrary to the assertions of some parties, there is simply no problem to solve when it comes to Canadian broadband.” Those comments from Ted Woodhead, senior VP of federal government and regulatory affairs at Telus Communications, during the company’s reply on Wednesday pretty much sum up the views of all the major incumbent ISPs when it comes to wholesale broadband access regulations which the CRTC has under review.
The big players have argued throughout the hearing that competition is alive and well in retail Internet access markets between the cable and telephone companies, and any decision that grants…
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