News Summary

Telus has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to establish Canada’s first Sovereign AI Factory, aiming to create a high-speed, secure AI computing hub for businesses and researchers in Canada. The facility, set to open in Quebec by summer 2025, will expand to British Columbia, reducing reliance on foreign AI infrastructure and keeping Canadian data secure. This initiative aligns with Canada’s national priority on AI, investing in talent, research, and commercialization. The factory, powered by 99% renewable energy, will feature NVIDIA’s latest supercomputers, enabling faster and more efficient AI model training. Telus becomes the first North American Service Provider to be an official NVIDIA Cloud Partner, underscoring its commitment to empowering Canadian startups and researchers with cutting-edge technology.