TORONTO – Telus Health has bought Montreal-based corporate healthcare service provider Medisys Health Group. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 1987, Medisys Health Group provides preventive and corporate healthcare solutions nationally through a network of wholly-owned clinics.
A blog post by Telus Health president Paul Lepage described the acquisition as “two Canadian companies with solid, decades-long track records in technology and clinical services are coming together to help support healthcare transformation in this country.”
“At Medisys Health Group clinics across Canada, we’ll deliver employee-centered care, backed by Telus’ world-leading broadband networks and supported by digital tools…
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TORONTO and VANCOUVER — Hundreds of phone calls to northern Canada are failing to get through, and Iristel and Telus have their own theories as to why, each accusing the other company of engaging in suspect telecom practices that it claims are the underlying cause.
Iristel is claiming Telus in late May intentionally reduced its network capacity on certain toll transit circuits that carry Telus traffic to Iristel numbers in the 867 numbering plan area (NPA) in northern Canada, causing congestion in the network that has in turn caused hundreds of phone calls from Telus customers to certain Iristel end…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Optik TV customers in BC and Alberta can now enjoy the enhanced viewing experience of 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) with the exclusive-to-Telus launch of Travelxp 4K HDR, a global travel and lifestyle channel from India.
The debut of Travelxp 4K HDR on Optik TV marks the first time a network broadcasting 24/7 in lifelike 4K HDR has been available in Canada, Telus said in a news release announcing the channel’s launch on Optik TV. Telus already previously offered on-demand 4K HDR content to its Optik TV customers.
Enhancing the quality of existing 4K technology, 4K HDR…
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VANCOUVER – Okay, so Telus CEO Darren Entwistle didn’t say exactly what it says in our headline above, but that’s the gist we gleaned from the legendarily loquacious chief executive after the company’s second quarter conference call with financial analysts on Friday. Let us explain.
In the second half of the call, Entwistle was asked if he was concerned about regulatory intervention on wireless pricing by Scotiabank analyst Jeff Fan. The topic has been hotly discussed in the wireless industry of late, especially since a letter which the CRTC sent to all players two weeks ago Continue Reading
VANCOUVER — Telus experienced a solid quarter in Q2 2018 with its revenues reaching $3.5 billion, a 5.3% increase compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to strong growth in its wireless network and wireline data services, the company announced Friday morning.
The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) increased by 3.6% to $1.3 billion due to higher wireless network revenues and wireline services revenue growth, partially offset by incremental employee benefits expense and other expenses due to recent business acquisitions, Telus said in a news release announcing its Q2 2018 financial results. The…
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VANCOUVER — Telus is officially getting into the smart home and business security market with the launch of its Telus SmartHome Security and Telus Secure Business solutions.
The announcement comes after the company’s recent acquisition of AlarmForce customers in Western Canada. Earlier this year, Telus purchased approximately 39,000 AlarmForce customer accounts in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan from Bell Canada.
Telus SmartHome Security and Telus Secure Business are replacing the AlarmForce brand in the western provinces and are available now in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, Telus said in a news release. Both solutions are fully managed through a smartphone app,…
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TORONTO – Telus’ strategic investment arm, Telus Ventures, has added Canadian startup League, a digital employee health benefits platform, to its portfolio alongside other companies innovating in virtual care, mental health, personal health records, wellness, and patient engagement.
League Inc.’s suite of apps are designed to reduce the total operating costs for companies delivering benefits programs, while simplifying the process for administrators and increasing engagement with employees to improve health outcomes. The apps include a digital wallet that employers can customize for their specific needs; chat-based, always-on health navigation; behaviour-based health rewards; and a marketplace where members can access…
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VICTORIA – Telus is behind a new “clinic on wheels” delivering primary healthcare to the city’s most vulnerable citizens.
In association with Doctors of the World, the Mobile Health Clinic acts as a vital link between the community and the health authority, enabling the reconnection of homeless citizens to the public health and social services network.
Unveiled late Wednesday, the Mobile Health Clinic is equipped with Telus Health’s electronic medical record (EMR) technology and Telus LTE Wi-Fi network technology to assist the onboard care team in delivering immediate, quality care. Skilled practitioners may collect and store data, examine results over time, and…
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RICHMOND, B.C. – Telus will invest $110 million to connect more than 90% of homes and businesses in Richmond and Steveston directly to its fibre optic network.
The gigabit-enabled Telus PureFibre network will enable connected residents to immediately take advantage of dramatically faster Internet speeds of up to 150 Mbps, while businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and other institutions can access even more speed and capacity, reads the news release. The network offers symmetrical service, meaning that customers can upload just as fast as they download.
Construction work is currently underway, and Telus said that it anticipates connecting the majority of homes and businesses by…
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TORONTO and VANCOUVER – Telus is taking a hard stance to combat cyberbulling.
In addition to a new campaign to raise awareness of cyberbullying in Canada, Telus is calling on Canadians to take the Telus Wise Digital Pledge, an online movement to help create a safer, friendlier digital world. For every pledge made, the company is contributing $1 to support #EndBullying programs for youth in Canada, with the goal of achieving one-million pledges.
The campaign includes a 30-second commercial, supported by eight social extension videos that explore the lives of those impacted by cyberbullying; as well as digital display, social,…
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