OpenText and TELUS have partnered to launch the OpenText and TELUS Canadian Sovereign Cloud, a groundbreaking platform designed to provide Canadian organizations and government agencies with secure, AI-powered cloud computing while ensuring complete data sovereignty. This collaboration combines Canadian infrastructure and AI innovation to meet stringent data residency and compliance requirements.
OpenText and TELUS launch Canadian Sovereign Cloud for AI and cloud computing.
Platform ensures data remains within Canadian borders for full sovereignty.
Powered by TELUS' data centers in Quebec and British Columbia.
Supports 1,600 Canadian institutions with AI-powered applications.
Meets Canadian security standards and privacy regulations.
Enables AI model development, fine-tuning, and deployment in a secure environment.
The OpenText and TELUS Canadian Sovereign Cloud addresses the growing need for secure, in-country AI and cloud solutions. "OpenText is excited to partner with TELUS to deliver these strategic capabilities for Canadian customers. Together with TELUS, we are delivering a uniquely Canadian solution — one that empowers our customers to innovate with confidence, knowing their data and AI workloads remain protected and in-country," said Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO. This platform leverages TELUS' advanced infrastructure and OpenText's enterprise AI expertise to support Canadian enterprises and government institutions.
Hosted entirely within TELUS' secure data centers in Rimouski, Quebec, and Kamloops, British Columbia, the platform delivers high-performance AI computing capabilities. "This partnership represents a bold and important step forward in Canada's digital sovereignty. By combining TELUS' advanced Sovereign AI Factory offering with OpenText's enterprise AI capabilities, we are delivering Canada's first truly sovereign AI platform," said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. The solution supports the full AI development lifecycle, from model creation to deployment, while adhering to Canadian privacy and security standards.
Both companies have a strong history of serving Canadian clients, with OpenText already supporting 1,600 institutions, nearly 1,000 of which use AI-powered cloud applications. The new sovereign cloud extends these capabilities, offering a commercially proven solution that aligns with the Government of Canada's voluntary AI code of conduct. "Canada needs trusted data infrastructure and industry-leading sovereign AI capabilities to advance our technology sector," said The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. This partnership strengthens Canada’s digital economy by fostering innovation and compliance.
OpenText’s Aviator AI products, integrated with TELUS’ AI Factory, enable secure, AI-driven functionalities like search and summarization within Canada’s borders. The platform’s private cloud solutions are accessible through existing procurement vehicles and have undergone rigorous technical evaluations, ensuring immediate deployment readiness. This offering empowers organizations to leverage AI while maintaining control over sensitive data, positioning Canada as a leader in sovereign technology.
The OpenText and TELUS Canadian Sovereign Cloud sets a new standard for secure, AI-powered cloud computing in Canada. By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to data sovereignty, this platform enables organizations to innovate confidently while meeting the highest security and compliance standards, driving Canada’s digital future forward.
OpenText™ is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology. We help organizations grow, innovate, become more efficient and effective, and do so in a trusted and secure way – through Information Management.
TELUS is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20 billion in annual revenue with more than 20 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes.
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