VANCOUVER – Canadian businesses can and should better support LGBTQ diversity and inclusiveness, according to a new study commissioned by Telus.
Conducted by MARU/VR&C (formerly the Research & Consulting Division of Vision Critical), the study surveyed 814 Canadians (half LGBTQ-identified) in July 2016. It found that one third of respondents do not agree that their workplace is safe and inclusive for LGBTQ employees, and that 45% do not agree their workplace is safe and inclusive for transgender employees. Additionally, 30% of LGBTQ respondents said that they have experienced or witnessed homophobic or transphobic discrimination or harassment at work, with nearly…
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VANCOUVER – Telus customers in British Columbia and Alberta may now watch ultra-high-definition television with the launch of 4K on Optik TV.
Customers will require a 4K TV, a 4K PVR, as well as a minimum of Internet 50 to support 4K streaming. Telus said that its new 4K PVRs will store up to 400 hours of HD content, or up to 100 hours of 4K content, double the capacity of its current HD PVR. The 4K PVRs are available at no additional cost with a two-year commitment.
At launch, the 4K lineup will include TSN 4K, "adrenaline sports" (e.g., snowboarding, surfing…
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TORONTO – Telus Health is buying the Canadian business of Nightingale Informatix Corp., including its proprietary Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software solutions and related assets.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Nightingale currently provides its EMR solution to 4,000 physicians in Canada, mainly in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.
"At Telus Health, we are on a mission to leverage the power of technology and our world-class telecommunications infrastructure to improve health outcomes for Canadians," said Telus Health president Paul Lepage, in Thursday's news release. "We are working to realize our goal not only by continuing to invest in health…
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TORONTO – While Canadians can order a pizza, a movie or a taxi online or from an app on their smartphone, they are surprisingly unaware of technology solutions that will allow them to better manage their healthcare, according to a study commissioned by Telus Health.
The Telus Health Digital Life survey, conducted by Maru/VCR&C from May 30 to June 3, 2016, found that 89% of those surveyed believe digital health technology will lead to better care. Further, at least 85% report missing out on digital tools that would allow them to take control of their personal health just as effortlessly…
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MONTREAL – Telus will invest $111 million in its communications infrastructure across Greater Montreal this year on its advanced fibre optic network that will stretch more than 4,000 kilometres, the company said Monday.
The investment, part of Telus’ pledge to spend $2 billion in Quebec through 2020, will increase the network's transmission capacity and extend its reach into sectors including Old Montreal, Anjou, Boucherville, Dorval, Île-Bizard, Pierrefonds and Pointe-Claire.
Telus added that it will also build indoor distributed antenna systems (DAS) this year in several health and educational facilities, including the McGill University Health Centre, the Montreal Heart Institute, the Jewish…
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TORONTO – John Gossling has been named executive vice-president and chief financial officer at Corus Entertainment where he will replace the retiring Tom Peddie.
Gossling left Telus less than a month ago after 3 ½ years. His prior career experiences include CFO at CTVglobemedia Inc., VP financial operations at Rogers Communications and CFO at Rogers Wireless, and partner at KPMG LLP.
Gossling will join Corus on July 4 and be based in Toronto at Corus Quay. The company said that Peddie will retire from the company at the end of August after 17 years of service, and that the two will…
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TORONTO and VANCOUVER – Telus Health and electronic medical record (EMR) provider QHR Technologies are teaming up to improve communications between healthcare providers across Canada.
Together, the companies intend to create a national, secure, standards-based, and open communication solution that will help the more than 23,000 physicians who use their electronic medical record solutions while caring for their patients. The solution will allow physicians across the country to efficiently and securely exchange patient information, and facilitate the dialogue healthcare providers need to have when diagnosing and designing care plans for their patients.
Telus Health and QHR added that they plan to…
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VANCOUVER and HONG KONG – Telus has closed the sale of the 35% stake of Telus International to Baring Private Equity Asia, the company said Wednesday.
The $600 million deal, first announced on May 5, values Telus International at $1.2 billion. Launched in 2005, the Telus subsidiary provides customer service, IT, and business process services to the telecommunications, utilities, high tech, gaming, finance, retail, e-commerce, travel and logistics, and health care sectors.
"Telus International is now poised, with the backing and support of Telus and Baring Asia, to continue its rapid growth in the years ahead," said Josh Blair, Telus' chief…
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VANCOUVER – Telus has promoted Doug French to Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer after John Gossling unexpectedly announced that he is leaving the company “to seek other opportunities”.
Gossling, who joined Telus 3 ½ years ago, will work with French for the rest of this month to ensure an effective transition of responsibilities, reads the company’s announcement on Monday. French (pictured) has been with Telus for 20 years, holding key roles as controller for its largest business and consumers units and more recently as corporate controller.
"Doug French has the breadth of experience necessary to help drive the continued success of Telus' proven…
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VANCOUVER – Telus is selling 35% of its international call centre and business process services subsidiary Telus International to an Asian private equity firm in a deal worth about $600 million.
Telus said Thursday that it will retain its 65% majority ownership position in Telus International, which it said is valued at $1.2 billion based on the price paid by Baring Private Equity Asia.
Launched in 2005, Telus International provides customer service, IT, and business process services to the telecommunications, utilities, high tech, gaming, finance, retail, e-commerce, travel and logistics, and health care sectors. It has more than 22,000…
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