Siemens Canada

Siemens Critical Infrastructure Defense Center latest investment in Canada’s cybersecurity network

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

The center is the first facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT).

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  • The center is the first facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT).
  • Siemens has been investing in its Canadian cyber initiatives since launching its Cybersecurity Research and Development Center in May of 2018.
  • Siemens understands the increasing need for cybersecurity and, as part of this, are pleased to announce the strengthening of our presence in New Brunswick with a Critical Infrastructure Defense Center.
  • Currently the company operates five global security hubs and employs 1,300 cybersecurity experts working to secure Siemens infrastructure and customers.

Digital Technology Supercluster announces virtual clean-energy training platform for First Nations communities

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Virtual Clean-Energy Training Platformfor First Nations Communities , will develop a new virtual platform using BCIT's experiential learning tools.

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  • The Virtual Clean-Energy Training Platformfor First Nations Communities , will develop a new virtual platform using BCIT's experiential learning tools.
  • This platform will train members of the utsl K' Dene community for high-paying digital jobs, while expediting the transition from diesel to renewable energy sources.
  • We look forward to learning from this incredible partnership as we explore how best to leverage technology for the benefit of rural and remote Indigenous communities," said Sue Paish, CEO of the Digital Technology Supercluster.
  • To learn more about this project, visit the Virtual Clean Energy Training Platform for First Nations Communities project page .

Siemens Canada celebrates 50 years of manufacturing excellence at Drummondville, Quebec plant

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Siemens Drummondville plant opened its doors in 1971 and has since been supplying high-quality, reliable, and safe electrical products.

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  • The Siemens Drummondville plant opened its doors in 1971 and has since been supplying high-quality, reliable, and safe electrical products.
  • Over the course of 50 years, the plant has sized, scaled and pivoted in response to shifting market conditions.
  • Siemens Canada expects Drummondville to continue being a significant contributor to the domestic market, especially as the market moves to Industry 4.0.
  • In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.

OTTO Motors and Siemens Partner to Implement Leading Autonomous Mobile Robot Material Handling Solution

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211005005296/en/
    OTTO Motors and Siemens Partner to Implement Leading AMR Material Handling Solution (Photo: Business Wire)
    Siemens global presence and breadth of product portfolio has been clear to us for as long as weve been in business, said Ryan Gariepy, CTO of OTTO Motors.
  • OTTO Motors provides autonomous material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses.
  • Siemens RTLS systems will enable OTTO Motors customers to dynamically locate autonomous mobile robots and other assets with up to 30 cm accuracy, explains Joris Myny, SVP, Digital Industries, Siemens Canada.
  • OTTO Motors provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses.

Siemens opens first MindSphere Application Center in Canada to accelerate digitalization of energy and infrastructure

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Monday, March 29, 2021

OAKVILLE, Ontario, March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Siemens Canada virtually inaugurated its first Canadian MindSphere Application Center (MAC) expanding the Siemens global MAC footprint.

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  • OAKVILLE, Ontario, March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Siemens Canada virtually inaugurated its first Canadian MindSphere Application Center (MAC) expanding the Siemens global MAC footprint.
  • This is the first center of its kind in North America to focus specifically on smart energy grids, intelligent buildings and industry digitalization solutions serving transmission system operators (TSOs), distribution system operators (DSOs), utilities, industry partners, smart building operators and other infrastructure entities.
  • The MindSphere Application Center will support the digital transformation of the utility, infrastructure and industry in Canada by bringing people and expertise together, harnessing data and testing critical solutions, said Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada.
  • The Honourable Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry joined the virtual event and said, I want to congratulate Siemens on todays inauguration of the first Canadian MindSphere Application Center (MAC).

Siemens Canada to distribute $3.4M in special Covid-19 payments to employees

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Friday, December 11, 2020

The payments, which equate to approximately $1,550 per eligible employee, also recognize that employees across Canada have faced additional burdens caused by the pandemic.

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  • The payments, which equate to approximately $1,550 per eligible employee, also recognize that employees across Canada have faced additional burdens caused by the pandemic.
  • The announcement follows the recent commitment by parent company Siemens AG regarding the distribution of a 200 million payout to employees globally.
  • It has been an extremely difficult year for everyone both in industry and personally, and the team spirit and resilience of our employees has been remarkable, said Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada.
  • Siemens Canada is expecting to complete distribution of the funds by the end of 2020 in time to support employees during the holiday season.

Siemens Canada joins Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

FREDERICTON, Jan. 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Siemens Canada has announced its corporate membership with the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) housed at the University of New Brunswick.

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  • FREDERICTON, Jan. 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Siemens Canada has announced its corporate membership with the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) housed at the University of New Brunswick.
  • "Cybersecurity is one of the most important and complex challenges facing businesses and public institutions today," said Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada.
  • "As a world leader in cyber protection for critical infrastructure, Siemens is honoured to become a member of the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity.
  • Partnerships like these will propel New Brunswick as a global leader in cybersecurity," said Dr. Ali Ghorbani, Director of the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity at UNB.