TELUS
TELUS is harnessing the power of network softwarisation to build a better future for its 16 million customers across Canada
I found out that if you are going to win games , you had better be ready to adapt ,” is a famous quote from record-breaking Canadian ice hockey coach , Scotty Bowman . These words resonate as much in the telco industry today as they do in sports , with one of Canada ’ s leading communication and IT companies , TELUS , working to ensure they remain agile to the needs of their 16m customers from the Atlantic to British Columbia .
This is no mean feat for TELUS when you consider the world ’ s second largest country covering 9.98 million square kilometres . In 2020 TELUS was recognised as the fastest wireless network in the world . The company reports CAN $ 16 billion in annual revenue .
In a country that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific , the focus on sustainability is paramount . TELUS reinvests 5 % of its profits back into communities , connecting Canadians in need and committing to become a zerowaste , carbon neutral company by 2030 and working “ to make the future friendly , together ”. TELUS was named the most giving company in the world , leveraging its world-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes .
By the end of the year , more than 70 % of the Canadian population will experience TELUS ’ fast 5G network , providing speeds up to 1.7 Gbps . It is estimated 5G will create 250,000 jobs and contribute CAN $ 150 billion to Canada ’ s economy over the next 20 years , which could be key to Canada ’ s fiscal recovery .
“ If I were to summarise what TELUS offers in one word , I would say connectivity ,” said Ali Tizghadam , Principal Technology Architect / Network Softwarisation Lead at TELUS , who is keen to discuss how network softwarisation and cloudification is shaping the company ’ s digital strategy .
“ The meaning of connectivity has evolved within the industry from a simple physical connectivity to a connectivity in the context of connected societies and connected citizens ,'' commented Tizghadam . “ That ' s why TELUS is also offering services such as technology solutions for agriculture and health , smart cities , Internet of Things ( IoT ) and network slicing . Connectivity should now be considered part of Maslow ’ s Hierarchy of human needs along with food and shelter and that is our focus at TELUS to ensure those in need are all connected .”
Nazim Benhadid , VP of Network Infrastructure and Virtualization at TELUS , said : " Digital transformation and automation opens a world of possibilities which , combined with our strong culture and the commitment of our team members , allows us to spearhead innovation and deliver exceptional outcomes to our customers .”
82 December 2021