VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today it is partnering with Google Cloud and NXN Digital “to deliver the next-generation of sustainable, efficient, secure, and innovative Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that will empower businesses, communities, and their residents through a vast ecosystem of people-first solutions,” a Telus press release says.
NXN Digital is a Dubai-based smart digital services provider with a Canadian office in Laval, Quebec.
“This strategic alignment is combining the strength and speed of Telus’ leading networks with Google Cloud’s infrastructure and data analytics, and NXN Digital’s ‘smart city as a service’ platform, to enable cities and districts of any size to improve the lives of their citizens,” the release reads.
“From dynamic traffic signaling that reduces congestion and emissions, to data analytics that create smarter, more efficient city planning, the three organizations are transforming the way municipalities operate in our increasingly digital world,” the release says.
“Today, we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of our 10-year partnership with Google Cloud as well as our strategic collaboration with NXN Digital by accelerating our commitment to Canadian cities and empowering them with the next-generation infrastructure and smart city technologies they need to optimize operations, improve resident safety, reduce costs, and create a more sustainable, healthier future,” said Tony Geheran, executive vice-president and chief operations officer of Telus, in the press release.
“By leveraging our strategic partnerships along with the blazing speed, reliability, and lower latency of our global-leading 5G network, we are creating remarkable outcomes for Canadians,” Geheran said.
The partnership with Google Cloud and NXN Digital enables Telus “to deliver a wide range of smart solutions through a seamless, end-to-end experience, ensuring full interoperability between IoT sensors, management platform, and cloud infrastructure, all powered by Telus’ global-leading connectivity,” the press release says.
Telus’ smart city solutions fall within four areas: infrastructure and environmental sustainability, intelligent transportation, public safety and security, and health.
“We are building on our strategic alliance with Telus to help create more sustainable and efficient cities by leveraging scalability, reliability, and intelligence of our cloud,” said Amol Phadke, managing director of telecom industry solutions at Google Cloud. “We look forward to continuing our co-innovation journey with Telus and to supporting the digital transformation of Canadian cities through data, 5G, and Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC).”
“We are proud to partner with Telus to provide data intelligence, geospatial information, and digital twin capabilities through leading cloud and network infrastructure allowing municipalities to make better, more informed decisions,” said Ghazi Atallah, CEO of NXN Digital.
“Our smart digital services integration and delivery platform provide the agility districts, municipalities, and urban centers need to rapidly adopt future technologies and break down data silos through one cohesive platform that seamlessly connects all systems, IoT technologies, and data sources together. Our hub of innovation is actively building the cities of the future, improving their efficiency, competitiveness, and quality of life.”
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