Bell Canada

Bell Canada partners with Google Cloud to power their AI-driven contact centre revolution for Canadian businesses

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Providing rich conversational experiences and analytics, Google CCAI from Bell offers scalability and flexibility that can be added to existing contact centre environments and to cloud contact centres of any size.

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  • Providing rich conversational experiences and analytics, Google CCAI from Bell offers scalability and flexibility that can be added to existing contact centre environments and to cloud contact centres of any size.
  • As a Premier Level Partner for Google Cloud in the Sell Engagement Model and 2024 Google Cloud sales Partner of the Year - Canada recipient, Bell offers enhanced expertise within Google Cloud.
  • Bell will now add Google CCAI solutions to its Contact Centre Practice, which has a proven track record of successful premise and cloud contact centre implementations with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Bell itself is undergoing a company-wide digital transformation, and in addition to Google CCAI services, is in the process of deploying other solutions within its contact centres, including Google Cloud Contact Centre AI Platform.

AST SpaceMobile ASIC Chip Enters Tape-Out Phase in Collaboration with TSMC

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, proudly announces the commencement of the tape-out phase for its Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), in collaboration with TSMC, the world's leading foundry.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones designed for both commercial and government use, proudly announces the commencement of the tape-out phase for its Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), in collaboration with TSMC, the world's leading foundry.
  • "The commencement of the tape-out process for our ASIC, in collaboration with TSMC and other leaders in the semiconductor industry, is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our talented team," said Abel Avellan, Chairman and CEO of AST SpaceMobile.
  • AST SpaceMobile has more than 3,100 patent and patent-pending claims for its technology and operates state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing and testing facilities in Midland, Texas, which collectively span 185,000 square feet.
  • Rakuten, American Tower and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.

Global Modular Data Center Market Outlook 2024: Investments to Rise to $41.87 Billion by 2028 from $18.64 billion in 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, 5G, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, IOT (Internet of Things), PUE, Microsoft, ZTE, NEXTDC, Organization, Growth, Bell Canada, Amazon, Internet of things, TAS, Fuji Electric, Modularity, Digital Realty, HPC, Big data, Social media, Atos, AI, Cisco, Edge, IBM, Wind, AWS, POD, Architecture, Bell, Dell Technologies, Amazon Web Services, ABB, MTBF, Huawei, Cegelec, Engineering, Delta Electronics, Equinix, Renewable energy

Important developments such as major data center projects and portfolio acquisitions support European modular data center market's growth.

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  • Important developments such as major data center projects and portfolio acquisitions support European modular data center market's growth.
  • ABB, Atos, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Delta Electronics, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Rittal, STULZ, and Vertiv are prominent vendors operating in the global modular data center market offering modular data center solutions.
  • The IT module segment holds the largest share of the global modular data center market under the functional module segment.
  • How many MW of power capacity is expected to reach the global modular data center market by 2028?

AST SpaceMobile Updates Licensing Administration of its Satellite Constellation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Satellite, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Networks, Hardware, FCC, International Telecommunication Union, Government, Millicom, Rakuten, Bell Canada, Saudi Telecom Company, Telephone, Smart Communications, AST SpaceMobile, Smartfren, Federal Communications Commission, AT&T, Indosat, Federal, Africell, Telefónica, Multimedia, ITU, TIM, Telecom Argentina, American Tower, ASTS, Mobile phone

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312576138/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312576138/en/
    "Our planned satellite network will provide services globally, but this initiative represents a closer strategic alignment of our network buildout and future network operations with the United States," said Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile.
  • “AST SpaceMobile is a U.S. based company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ, and has its primary satellite development and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
  • AST SpaceMobile recently secured strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone, as well as a new contract award with the United States Government through a prime contractor.
  • Rakuten, American Tower and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.

Global Modular Data Center Market Outlook 2023-2028 Featuring Prominent Players - ABB, Atos, Cisco, Dell, Delta Electronics, Huawei, IBM, Rittal, STULZ, and Vertiv

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
PUE, Microsoft, ZTE, NEXTDC, Organization, Growth, Bell Canada, Amazon, Internet of things, TAS, Fuji Electric, Modularity, Digital Realty, HPC, Big data, Social media, Atos, AI, Cisco, Edge, IBM, Wind, AWS, POD, Architecture, Bell, Dell Technologies, Amazon Web Services, ABB, MTBF, Huawei, Cegelec, Engineering, Delta Electronics, Equinix, Renewable energy

Important developments such as major data center projects and portfolio acquisitions support European modular data center market's growth.

Key Points: 
  • Important developments such as major data center projects and portfolio acquisitions support European modular data center market's growth.
  • ABB, Atos, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Delta Electronics, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Rittal, STULZ, and Vertiv are prominent vendors operating in the global modular data center market offering modular data center solutions.
  • Big data and IoT fuel the modular data center market as modular solutions offer flexibility to support HPC solutions such as IoT, big data, and AI.
  • How many MW of power capacity is expected to reach the global modular data center market by 2028?

Taco Bell Canada Launches New Cantina Chicken Menu Nationally to Shake Up Daytime Routines

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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VAUGHAN, ON, March 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Taco Bell Canada is introducing feel good cravings that everyone can enjoy with its all-new Cantina Chicken Menu.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, March 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Taco Bell Canada is introducing feel good cravings that everyone can enjoy with its all-new Cantina Chicken Menu.
  • Starting today, Canadians can shake up their daytime routines with four new menu items: The Cantina Chicken Soft Taco, Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Cantina Chicken Burrito and Cantina Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Cantina Chicken Soft Taco — Cantina Chicken is complemented by Avocado Ranch Sauce, fresh iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo.
  • Cantina Chicken Burrito — A double portion of Cantina Chicken (compared to the Cantina Chicken Soft Taco) with iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, Avocado Ranch Sauce, Creamy Chipotle Sauce, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo.

AST SpaceMobile's Abel Avellan Appointed Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.

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  • AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, today announced the appointment of its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Abel Avellan, as a Commissioner to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
  • Under Avellan’s leadership, AST SpaceMobile has been at the forefront of technological innovation in developing the groundbreaking space-based cellular broadband network that is intended to offer direct broadband access to everyday smartphones.
  • “Being appointed to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission is a privilege and an honor.
  • The ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development's mission for 2030 is centered on leveraging broadband technology to catalyze global progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Bell announces offering of Series US-9 Notes and Series US-10 Notes

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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MONTRÉAL, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) today announced the offering in the United States of US $1.45 billion aggregate principal amount of Notes in two series (the US Offering).

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  • MONTRÉAL, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) today announced the offering in the United States of US $1.45 billion aggregate principal amount of Notes in two series (the US Offering).
  • The Notes are being publicly offered in the United States through a syndicate of underwriters.
  • Closing of the offering of the Notes is expected to occur on February 15, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The timing and completion of the abovementioned proposed sale of the Notes is subject to customary closing terms and other risks and uncertainties.

BCE reports 2023 Q4 and full-year results, announces 2024 financial targets and 3.1% annual dividend increase to $3.99 per share

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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"BCE is in a good position, having achieved our financial targets for 2023 while having weathered increasing macroeconomic headwinds and an unsupportive public policy environment this past year.

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  • "BCE is in a good position, having achieved our financial targets for 2023 while having weathered increasing macroeconomic headwinds and an unsupportive public policy environment this past year.
  • Adjusted net earnings were up 5.7% in Q4 to $691 million, delivering a 7.0% increase in adjusted EPS to $0.76.
  • BCE capital expenditures in Q4 were $1,029 million, down 37.2% from $1,638 million in Q4 last year, corresponding to a capital intensity13 of 15.9%, compared to 25.4% in Q4 2022.
  • For Q4 2023, Bell Media was ranked number one in full-day viewership in the French-language entertainment and pay specialty market.

LAURENTIAN BANK ANNOUNCES THREE NEW DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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MONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Mr. Michael Boychuk, Chair of the Board of Directors of Laurentian Bank of Canada (the "Bank"), is pleased to announce the appointment of three new independent Directors of the Bank, effective February 7, 2024: Prof. Johanne Brunet, Mr. Jamey Hubbs, and Mr. Paul Stinis.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Mr. Michael Boychuk, Chair of the Board of Directors of Laurentian Bank of Canada (the "Bank"), is pleased to announce the appointment of three new independent Directors of the Bank, effective February 7, 2024: Prof. Johanne Brunet, Mr. Jamey Hubbs, and Mr. Paul Stinis.
  • Her interests and research have focussed on managing creativity in complex environments, innovation, global economies, international marketing, and business planning.
  • Prof. Brunet serves on a number of major boards including as Chair of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ).
  • "We are delighted to welcome Prof. Brunet, Mr. Hubbs, and Mr. Stinis to the Bank's Board of Directors," stated Mr. Boychuk.