Telus International

TELUS International completes acquisition of WillowTree, a full-service digital product provider

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS Corporation (T-TSX; NYSE-TU) and TELUS International (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands, announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of WillowTree, having met all closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Now rebranded as WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, the premier, full-service digital product provider adds key front-end design and build competencies to TELUS International’s fulsome suite of end-to-end capabilities across the full customer experience value chain.

Key Points: 
  • Now rebranded as WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, the premier, full-service digital product provider adds key front-end design and build competencies to TELUS International’s fulsome suite of end-to-end capabilities across the full customer experience value chain.
  • “Today marks another exciting step in TELUS International’s journey, as we welcome the skilled and talented WillowTree team into our TELUS family,” said Darren Entwistle, Chair of the Board of TELUS International and President and CEO of TELUS.
  • “Indeed, in joining our team, WillowTree has further diversified TELUS International’s expansive client base, adding new marquee customers and amplifying cross-selling competencies, globally.
  • Furthermore, our combined teams have a tremendous opportunity to accelerate TELUS’ digital transformation and support key product development across our business, most notably, within health and agriculture and consumer goods.

TELUS International completes acquisition of WillowTree, a full-service digital product provider

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Now rebranded as WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, the premier, full-service digital product provider adds key front-end design and build competencies to TELUS International’s fulsome suite of end-to-end capabilities across the full customer experience value chain.

Key Points: 
  • Now rebranded as WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, the premier, full-service digital product provider adds key front-end design and build competencies to TELUS International’s fulsome suite of end-to-end capabilities across the full customer experience value chain.
  • “Today marks another exciting step in TELUS International’s journey, as we welcome the skilled and talented WillowTree team into our TELUS family,” said Darren Entwistle, Chair of the Board of TELUS International and President and CEO of TELUS.
  • “Indeed, in joining our team, WillowTree has further diversified TELUS International’s expansive client base, adding new marquee customers and amplifying cross-selling competencies, globally.
  • Furthermore, our combined teams have a tremendous opportunity to accelerate TELUS’ digital transformation and support key product development across our business, most notably, within health and agriculture and consumer goods.

LAMEA Smart Home Services Market Report 2022: Growing Number of Smart Cities in the Region Bolsters Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The "LAMEA Smart Home Services Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report by Type (IoT Services for Smart Appliances, IoT Services for Control & Connectivity Devices and IoT Services for Security & Surveillance Equipment), Country and Growth Forecast, 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "LAMEA Smart Home Services Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report by Type (IoT Services for Smart Appliances, IoT Services for Control & Connectivity Devices and IoT Services for Security & Surveillance Equipment), Country and Growth Forecast, 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The number of smart city activities now ongoing in the region would have a substantial impact on the expansion of smart home deployment in the region.
  • The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Smart Home Services Market by Country in 2021, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2028; thereby, achieving a market value of $209.4 million by 2028.
  • Based on Type, the market is segmented into IoT Services for Smart Appliances, IoT Services for Control & Connectivity Devices and IoT Services for Security & Surveillance Equipment.

TELUS Acquires Additional Shares of TELUS International

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Friday, December 16, 2022

“Our purchase of additional shares of TELUS International reflects its importance to TELUS, and our strong belief that this represents an attractive investment opportunity, particularly at current share price levels,” commented Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS.

Key Points: 
  • “Our purchase of additional shares of TELUS International reflects its importance to TELUS, and our strong belief that this represents an attractive investment opportunity, particularly at current share price levels,” commented Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS.
  • Furthermore, these investments represent our high level of confidence in the TELUS International team and their ongoing execution excellence on their strategic growth objectives.”
    The Purchased Shares represent approximately 2.12% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares of TELUS International and approximately 0.53% of all outstanding shares.
  • The shares held by TELUS now represent approximately 74.78% of the outstanding multiple voting shares, 2.12% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares, 56.63% of the outstanding shares of TELUS International and 72.44% of the outstanding voting rights of TELUS International.
  • The multiple voting shares of TELUS International may be converted into subordinate voting shares on a one-for-one basis at any time.

QuoteMedia to Present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VIRTUAL 2022 on Wednesday, December 7, 2022

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

PHOENIX, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCQB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data and financial applications, today announced that it will be presenting at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VIRTUAL 2022 on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 12:30 PM EST.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCQB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data and financial applications, today announced that it will be presenting at the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VIRTUAL 2022 on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 12:30 PM EST.
  • Dave Shworan, CEO of Quotemedia, Ltd. will be hosting the 30-minute presentation providing an overview of QuoteMedia for existing shareholders and potential shareholders.
  • QuoteMedia provides banks, brokerage firms, private equity firms, financial planners and sophisticated investors with a more economical, higher quality alternative source of stock market data and related research information.
  • Planet MicroCap is a global multimedia and publishing financial news investor portal specifically focused on covering the MicroCap market by providing news, insights, education tools and expert commentary.

Introducing SPACE by TELUS International

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

TELUS International , a digital customer experience (CX) innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation solutions for global and disruptive brands, including AI and content moderation, today announced the launch of SPACE by TELUS International (SPACE) a new virtual recruitment platform that provides job seekers with a fully immersive experience in a fun and interactive digital environment.

Key Points: 
  • TELUS International , a digital customer experience (CX) innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation solutions for global and disruptive brands, including AI and content moderation, today announced the launch of SPACE by TELUS International (SPACE) a new virtual recruitment platform that provides job seekers with a fully immersive experience in a fun and interactive digital environment.
  • Starting from the virtual recruitment interviews to the e-signing of their employment contract, TELUS Internationals entire hiring process can be completed in SPACE.
  • In the SPACE lobby, candidates are free to explore various themed spaces and watch videos to learn about the TELUS International culture and team member experience, including benefits, learning and development opportunities and volunteer initiatives.
  • Five TELUS International Community Boards have provided $4.9 million in funding to grassroots charitable organizations since 2011.

TELUS and Adera complete new Smart Building in North Vancouver

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Were excited to bring TELUS Smart Building solutions to North Vancouvers rental market, ensuring residents and staff at RED Lower Lynn have the latest in building automation, security, entertainment, and connectivity solutions, said Erin Walker, Director, Residential Smart Communities at TELUS.

Key Points: 
  • Were excited to bring TELUS Smart Building solutions to North Vancouvers rental market, ensuring residents and staff at RED Lower Lynn have the latest in building automation, security, entertainment, and connectivity solutions, said Erin Walker, Director, Residential Smart Communities at TELUS.
  • With TELUS Residential Smart Building, residents are conveniently notified on their smartphone when someone opens the door, the temperature needs to be adjusted, or someone requires entry.
  • RED Lower Lynns building operators are also using TELUS Residential Smart Building to access the latest in security technology, 24-hour monitoring, and tools to increase building efficiency, which reduces their carbon footprint and operating expenses.
  • To help showcase TELUS Residential Smart Building technology and what it can offer residents and building operators, TELUS has secured a demo suite inside RED Lower Lynn located at 1550 Oxford St, North Vancouver.

TELUS leads the pack with fewest complaints amongst national carriers for 11th year in a row

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 11th consecutive year, TELUS leads the industry with the fewest complaints amongst national carriers as confirmed by this years Commission for Complaints about Telecom-Television Services (CCTS) report.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 11th consecutive year, TELUS leads the industry with the fewest complaints amongst national carriers as confirmed by this years Commission for Complaints about Telecom-Television Services (CCTS) report.
  • I want to thank our customers for their loyalty and feedback, and our entire TELUS team who go above and beyond every single day.
  • In July, US-based Ookla recognized TELUS as the fastest mobile provider in Canada, representing the 10th consecutive time TELUS has received this award.
  • For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com , follow us @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

TELUS launches fourth annual Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

VANCOUVER, Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS released its fourth annual Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report, detailing how the company embeds Reconciliation within its business, and sharing inspiring stories of connectivity and modern technology enabling transformative outcomes for Indigenous businesses and communities. Last year, TELUS was the first technology company in Canada to launch a public Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, and remains committed to Indigenous engagement as a cornerstone of its actions moving into 2023 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, Xmkym (Musqueam), Swxw7mesh (Squamish), and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS released its fourth annual Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report , detailing how the company embeds Reconciliation within its business, and sharing inspiring stories of connectivity and modern technology enabling transformative outcomes for Indigenous businesses and communities.
  • TELUS Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan is underpinned by four pillars with measurable targets and timelines.
  • Key milestones for 2022 include:
    Connectivity: In partnership with Indigenous governments, TELUS connected 12 more Indigenous lands to broadband Internet in 2022.
  • To ensure Indigenous ways of knowing are represented in TELUS Reconciliation Action Plan, TELUS established an Indigenous Advisory Council consisting of Indigenous leaders, subject matter experts and Elders, to provide ongoing guidance on the implementation of the companys commitments and targets.

Survey: Consumers Ready to Meet Brands in Metaverse

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005244/en/
    Discussions about the metaverse have gained traction over the past few years and consumers appear to be ready to explore the metaverses virtual worlds.
  • Respondents indicated they expect interactions with brands in the metaverse to be more engaging (53%) and better customized to their interests (49%).
  • Consumers also said they expect to be able to discover new products/services (47%) in the metaverse and that brands will resolve their issues more efficiently in these virtual worlds (29%).
  • There is, however, a limit to what surveyed consumers feel comfortable doing and purchasing in the metaverse even with these enhanced experiences.