TORONTO – Nearly half of Canadian businesses have no plans to implement Internet of Things technology, while the other half is ready to jump on board, says a new study commissioned by Telus.
The study, conducted by MARU/VCR&C, surveyed 506 IT decision makers from businesses across Canada in March 2016. It found that 52% of Canadian businesses are considering, planning, piloting or deploying an Internet of Things (IoT) solution, while 48% indicated that they have no plans to adopt the technology, with 64% of those respondents saying that there is no business need.
Nearly two-thirds of businesses who are in the…
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TORONTO – Connected smart home devices are well on their way to becoming as prevalent as smartphones and tablets in Canada, says a new study commissioned by Telus.
The study, conducted by MARU/VCR&C, found a significant gap between those that believe that smart home technology will benefit their lives (61%) and those who currently own a smart home device (34%). Some 63% of respondents said that that they will own at least one smart home device – such as a smart TV, thermostat, lighting, appliance, or entry and security system, by 2018, and half of those predicted that they will…
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PRINCE GEORGE and KITIMAT, B.C. – Telus has announced plans to invest $4.5 million in Prince George and $4 million in Kitmat to increase wireless and high-speed Internet capacity to meet the rapidly growing demand in those communities.
This significant investment is part of Telus’ commitment to invest $4.5 billion in British Columbia through 2019 to extend fibre optic infrastructure directly to thousands of homes and businesses in rural and urban communities, further strengthen wireless service, and support key services including healthcare and education with new technologies, the company said Tuesday.
By the end of 2019, Telus says that it will…
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GATINEAU – In an unprecedented move, CRTC chair Jean-Pierre Blais used a break in the Basic Service Objective hearing to make a significant point through a personal address to the hearing: we’ve decided already that broadband is essential to Canadians. (The full text of that address can be found here.)
“Overall, in a nutshell, witnesses that appeared so far have agreed to a self-evident truth: today, in Canada, broadband is vital,” he said. “So, unless you disagree with this conclusion, let us not spend more hearing time on this self-evident truth. We have other, more important…
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TORONTO – Telus will invest $1 billion in new communications infrastructure across Ontario through 2019, of which $245 million will be invested this year alone, the company said Monday.
Telus said that the funds will be used to increase wireless speeds and coverage in rural areas, extend its fibre optic Internet network to more businesses, invest in Internet-connected devices to promote the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), and to help to deliver better healthcare solutions.
"By the end of 2019, Telus will have invested more than $45 billion to provide Ontario citizens businesses, healthcare providers and educators with access to…
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VANCOUVER – Telus will invest $4.5 billion in new communications infrastructure across British Columbia through 2019, of which $1.2 billion will be invested this year alone, the company said Tuesday.
Telus said that the funds will be used to extend its fibre optic network infrastructure directly to thousands of homes and businesses in rural and urban communities, further strengthen its wireless service, and support key services including healthcare and education with new technologies.
“By the end of 2019 Telus will have invested more than $51 billion in British Columbia since 2000 to provide our neighbours with access to critical next-generation health, education,…
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EDMONTON – Telus intends to invest $4.5 billion in new communications infrastructure across Alberta through 2019, of which $900 million will be invested this year alone, the company said Monday.
Telus said that the funds will be used to extend its fibre optic network infrastructure directly to thousands of homes and businesses in rural and urban communities, further strengthen its wireless service, and support key services including healthcare and education with new technologies.
"The Telus team is unwavering in our commitment to continue investing in the future of this resilient province during challenging economic times, directly providing more than 1,250 full-time employment…
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TORONTO – 'Be prepared' is an old Boy Scout motto. But Telus' vice-president and chief data officer told a privacy conference Wednesday that being prepared can also make the difference between a data breach being big headlines for days or dealt with quickly and quietly.
"It really very often can be how you respond that makes the difference between a major incident that you manage and get through and live to survive," Pamela Snively told the Toronto conference.
Before taking her present post at Telus, Snively was a consultant who advised companies on how to respond after a breach….
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SMITHERS, B.C. – Telus has invested $1 million to build a new wireless site along Highway 16, bringing wireless service to approximately 13 kilometers of highway and the town of Telkwa.
The project is part of the 10-year Connecting British Columbia Agreement that Telus signed with the province of B.C. in 2011. Under the terms of the agreement, Telus will invest to connect more than 1,700 kilometres of unconnected highways with wireless service.
“Telus’ investment in this site will ensure travelers and residents can make calls along this stretch of highway, and more critically, reach 911 in the event of an…
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TORONTO – Telus is once again teaming up with The Globe and Mail on a contest aimed at shining a spotlight on Canada's small business community and the challenges it faces.
The sixth annual Small Business Challenge wants to hear from entrepreneurs for a chance to win a grand prize of $100,000. From now until May 31, small businesses are invited to submit their biggest business challenge and explain how they would use $100,000 to help them overcome it. Five semi-finalists will pitch to a panel of successful entrepreneurs and small business experts in Toronto on June 29 and…
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