"Internet of Things" Presents Enormous Untapped Potential for Canadian Businesses
Marketwire - Tue Jul 15, 7:04AM CDT
The "Internet of Things" (IoT) presents a massive opportunity that Canadian businesses have yet to capitalize upon, according to a TELUS-commissioned IDC survey released today. The survey, which examined the current state of IoT deployments in Canada, found that only 6 per cent of Canadian businesses have implemented an IoT solution, and that another 7 per cent are preparing to deploy in 2014. The technology is on the cusp of rapid growth however, with an additional 30 per cent of businesses intending to deploy in the next 24 months and annual IoT spending in Canada predicted to grow from $5.6 billion in 2013 to $21 billion in 2018 - a 375 per cent increase.
Canadians Urged: "Keep It In Your Pants" this July
Marketwire - Fri Jun 27, 9:29AM CDT
(TSX: T)(NYSE: TU) - While you don't need to look too far, or listen too closely, to decipher that phone manners may be on the verge of extinction, TELUS asked Canadians to weigh in on smartphone etiquette ahead of Cellphone Courtesy Month this July. Working with Google Consumer Insights, TELUS uncovered some interesting - and, in some instances, even bizarre - insights around Canadians' views on smartphone etiquette.
Four Innovative Canadian Small Businesses Selected to Compete for $100,000 Award From TELUS
Marketwire - Thu Jun 19, 7:02AM CDT
TELUS and The Globe and Mail announced the finalists today in the fourth annual installment of "The Challenge" - the contest that helps Canadian small business owners overcome their greatest challenge with a $100,000 award from TELUS. The four finalists - one based in B.C., two in Ontario and one in Nova Scotia - were selected from more than 1,000 entries that came in between March and May from small businesses in cities across the country.
TELUS Honoured by Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for Helping Canadian Families Stay Safe Online
Marketwire - Wed Jun 18, 8:04AM CDT
TELUS (TSX: T)(NYSE: TU) announced that the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) has honoured the company by passing a motion to officially endorse TELUS WISE (Wise Internet and Smartphone Education), a unique educational program focused on helping Canadian families stay safe online. To date, the TELUS WISE program has reached more than 300,000 Canadians.
Media Advisory-Photo/Video Opportunity: Watch as Four Innovative Small Businesses Compete for $100,000 Award
Marketwire Canada - Tue Jun 17, 11:27AM CDT
On Thursday June 19, the finalists of TELUS and The Globe and Mail's fourth annual 'The Challenge' contest will be revealed at a Dragon's Den-inspired event.
Canadians Invited to Share How they Give Where they Live
Marketwire - Fri Jun 06, 9:01AM CDT
(TSX: T)(NYSE: TU) - On the heels of its national Day of Giving, TELUS is inviting Canadians to share how they give back in their communities. Until July 16, Canadians who share their community giving photos and stories at givewherewelive.ca and on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #givewherewelive will give their favourite charity or cause the opportunity to receive up to $50,000 from TELUS.
TELUS Team Turns Out in Record Numbers to "Give Where We Live" on Ninth Annual TELUS Day of Giving
Marketwire - Fri May 30, 11:36AM CDT
(TSX: T)(NYSE: TU) - On Saturday, May 31, more than 15,000 TELUS team members, retirees, friends and family members across Canada will participate in hundreds of diverse volunteer activities during the ninth annual TELUS Day of Giving. Participants will volunteer more than 45,000 hours with local community organizations from Victoria, B.C. to St. John's, NL.
TELUS to Invest $130 Million Across Manitoba Through 2016
Marketwire Canada - Wed May 28, 8:01AM CDT
TELUS (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) will invest $130 million in new infrastructure and wireless technology across Manitoba through 2016, the company announced today.
TELUS to Invest More than $1.1 Billion Across Ontario Through 2016
Marketwire Canada - Wed May 21, 9:42AM CDT
TELUS (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) will invest $1.1 billion in new infrastructure and wireless technology across Ontario through 2016, the company announced today. TELUS will invest $500 million across the province in 2014, the final year of a three-year plan unveiled in 2012, and today committed to spending another $600 million throughout 2015 and 2016 to provide critical fibre optic communications links to business clients, advanced healthcare solutions to consumers, expanded cloud computing data centre solutions, and to bring the world's fastest wireless technology to more Ontario communities.
TELUS Offering $1.0 Billion in New Debt Notes
Marketwire - Wed Apr 02, 12:31AM CDT
TELUS (TSX: T)(NYSE: TU) announced today it is offering $1 billion of senior unsecured notes in two series, the first with a 7-year maturity, the second with a 30-year maturity. The notes are offered through a syndicate of agents led by TD Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and Scotia Capital. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about April 4, 2014.
TELUS Announces Leadership Progression
Marketwire - Mon Mar 31, 8:24AM CDT
(TSX: T)(NYSE: TU) - Effective as of TELUS' upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2014, TELUS is pleased to announce Board and management leadership appointments that have been fostered through the company's robust succession planning process. These changes will ensure the continuity of TELUS' national growth strategy and the company's top priority of always putting customers first.