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TELUS invests $30 million in Montreal

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With 9.5 million tourists expected to visit Montreal in 2023, TELUS is updating its networks to provide world-class connectivity this summer season

5G labs will fuel technological innovation from Montreal’s businesses, researchers and creative geniuses

MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre. As the summer season gets underway, the TELUS team is hard at work providing Quebec’s biggest city with the 5G connectivity and network capacity needed to welcome the nearly 10 million visitors expected here in 2023. Whether enjoying the view from the top of the Port of Montreal Observation Tower or grooving to the beat at one of the many music festivals taking place on Parc Jean Drapeau, Montrealers and tourists will have access to world-class connectivity this summer. TELUS is also continuing its partnerships with Zú and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) for urban and 5G labs to promote innovation and connect Montreal’s businesses, universities, researchers and the greatest creative minds with the latest 5G technology.

“For our 3,600 team members in the city, Montreal continues to be a key focus for our technological innovations, and we’re maintaining our commitment to making Montreal one of the most welcoming and innovative cities in the world,” says Nazim Benhadid, Senior Vice-President at TELUS. “Lots of tourists choose Montreal for their summer vacation plans, and with our massive investments, we’re joining the city’s efforts to provide a first-class experience for visitors and maximize economic benefits for Montreal. Our long-term vision for our laboratories and technological innovation environments is also redefining the entertainment, construction and smart city industries to make our city and its businesses greener, more dynamic and more secure than ever.”

TELUS investments will support the following projects in 2023:

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  • Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal: TELUS will be offering free public Wi-Fi and upgrading its 5G network at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal, providing an exceptional experience for visitors who come to enjoy a panoramic view of the Saint Lawrence River from the brand-new observation tower at the Port of Montreal.
  • Summer events at Parc Jean Drapeau: The TELUS team is hard at work to equip the Parc Jean Drapeau with the network capacity needed to welcome this year’s expected influx of visitors as they come to enjoy sporting events like the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, music festivals, and other cultural events. Additional wireless sites are being deployed to meet the increased bandwidth requirements.
  • TELUS 5G Lab with Zú: The TELUS 5G Lab will be outfitted with the latest 5G technology. This lab is located at Zú, a Montreal hub established by Guy Laliberté, founder of the Cirque du Soleil. In an eclectic environment with infrastructure and equipment at the cutting edge of technology, Zú supports and empowers creative entrepreneurs who use technology to develop products that transform creative industries by generating innovative and world-class projects.
  • 5G Lab with ÉTS: TELUS recently signed an agreement with ÉTS and iBwave to re-imagine how wireless networks inside buildings are designed and deployed and to innovate in the construction industry. The agreement will lead to the creation of a 5G laboratory at ÉTS that will serve as a meeting place for researchers, students and companies to drive innovation in telecommunications, engineering and architecture through the use of fifth-generation networks.

Ongoing investments for a better future

TELUS plans to invest $81.2 billion in Canada by 2027, including $11.5 billion in the Quebec economy, for its infrastructure, operations and spectrum licensing and to improve the coverage, speed and reliability of its world-class networks. In addition to its investments in its networks, the TELUS team is driven by a desire to bring positive social changes to the communities where it operates. Since 2000, TELUS and our active and retired team members have contributed over 300,000 volunteer hours and donated over $33 million in support of local organizations, including Academos, Dans la Rue and Le Phare.

In addition, TELUS is now a major partner of CF Montréal. As part of this multi-year agreement, the two organizations will help thousands of kids and adolescents by giving them free access to soccer camps and offering sports scholarships to encourage athletes to develop their skills. Last April, TELUS and the Old Brewery Mission, announced the launch of the newest Health for Good mobile health clinic, working together to help marginalized Montreal residents with free healthcare services as well as social and housing-related support. 

The investments announced in this news release reflect TELUS’ overall capital expenditure guidance for 2023, which was released on February 9, 2023, during the company’s fourth financial quarter of 2022.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements about future events and plans that are forward-looking, including statements relating to TELUS’ infrastructure, operations and spectrum investment plans, anticipated connections to our PureFibre network footprint, and our environmental targets. These forward-looking statements are made based on a number of assumptions, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them as there is significant risk that actual results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements, including as a result of risks relating to regulatory decisions and developments, the competitive environment in which we operate, and our operating and financial results.

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The forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to a cautionary note and are based on the assumptions, qualifications and risk factors described in detail in TELUS’ management reports for 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, which are incorporated by reference herein, and in other TELUS public disclosure documents and filings with securities commissions in Canada (on SEDAR at sedar.com) and in the United States (on EDGAR at sec.gov). Forward-looking statements describe TELUS’ expectations and are based on our assumptions as at the date of this press release, and are subject to change. These statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbour” provisions of applicable securities laws in Canada and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Except as required by law, TELUS neither intends nor is obligated to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained in this document.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX:T, NYSE:TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $18 billion in annual revenue and 18 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our focus has always been on our customers. That focus is reflected in everything we do and has earned us a reputation as a trusted and respected leader in customer loyalty and service. Every year, TELUS receives numerous awards from independent companies known for their network expertise. These awards validate the power and speed of our world-class networks and confirm our commitment to providing Canadians with superior technologies that connect them to the people, resources and information that enrich their lives.

TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator with a presence in 31 countries. It designs, produces and delivers next-generation content moderation and artificial intelligence solutions for global marketers. It is active in strategic sectors including technology and gaming, communications and media, and e-commerce and financial technology.

TELUS Health is a world-leading healthcare company which provides preventative, primary healthcare and wellness solutions for employees and their families. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS’ strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental health outcomes covering 67 million lives, and growing, around the world. As the largest data intelligence and digital solutions provider of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods supports efficient and sustainable farming from seed to supermarket. By providing end-to-end traceability, it helps to increase the safety and quality of food and other consumer products.

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Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute $1.5 billion, including 2 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparallelled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.

For more information about TELUS, visit telus.com and follow us on Twitter (@TELUSnews) and Instagram (@Darren_Entwistle).

For more information, please contact:

Camille Finnegan
TELUS Media Relations
[email protected]

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service U.K. to Deploy Motorola Solutions’ Cloud-Hosted Control Room Solution

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New response system helps streamlining workflows, strengthening resilience and improving safety for more than 1 million people in Northeast England
LONDON, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has announced that it is strengthening its emergency response capabilities through a cloud-hosted Control Room Solution (CRS) from Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI). This move will foster digitalisation, streamline workflows and offer the agency the ability to better scale operations in critical situations such as flooding and wildfires, which have increased in frequency in the U.K. in recent years.

“Our objective is to create one of the safest communities in the country,” said Phil Clark, Area Manager for mobilising and digital transformation at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. “We are amongst the fastest responding fire and rescue services in the U.K. for dwelling fires with an average response time of 5 minutes 58 seconds.”
“We will continue to invest in new technologies and plan to offer other fire and rescue services the opportunity to join our newly created control room solution,” said Area Manager Clark. “In doing so, we’ll be able to seamlessly exchange information during joint operations, increase scalability to accommodate varying demand levels, and foster greater cooperation and faster responses in critical situations. Our relationship with Motorola Solutions will enable us to realise and deliver our operational vision, which will ultimately help to save lives and put Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service at the forefront of Control Room technology in the U.K.”          
Every day, more than 1 million people rely on Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who operate 17 community fire stations in Northeast England. Their responsibilities across the community include responding to primary and secondary fires, road traffic collisions, civil emergencies, water and structural rescues and delivering fire safety advice to residents and businesses.
The browser-based CRS enables staff to access the control room by securely logging on from any location to set up mobile command posts or provide remote support for incidents. The new platform will integrate Motorola Solutions’ CommandCentral Evidence software for storing and securely handling control room voice recordings, unifying critical communications and data in one platform, while also linking to the appropriate cases.
“Demand on the fire and rescue service has evolved over the years, and emergency services continue to respond to a wide range of complex incidents,” said Fergus Mayne, U.K. and Ireland country manager at Motorola Solutions. “Our cloud-hosted CRS solution benefits Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service with an intuitive and unified response system that integrates all communications into one efficient and resilient work environment.”
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is solving for safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere – at www.motorolasolutions.com.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue, including public protection, emergency prevention and resilience for the five local authority areas of Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. 
The fire service operates from 17 community fire stations across Tyne and Wear, with our stations, employees and appliances strategically placed across the region to ensure efficient and effective response to fire and rescue emergencies. www.twfire.gov.uk 
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Heimdal and emt Distribution Aim to Dominate the Middle East Cybersecurity Market

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark and DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Heimdal and emt Distribution announce a strategic partnership that combines Heimdal’s advanced cybersecurity solutions with emt Distribution’s deep market expertise.

The collaboration will deliver sophisticated yet user friendly products to the Middle East. With Heimdal offering the widest cybersecurity stack in the world, and emt Distribution being the region’s leading distributor, the partnership is well-positioned for success.
Together, they are committed to educating the market on how strategic consolidation, training, and strong vendor relationships will maximize value.
Bringing a new dynamic to the market
Under this partnership, the two parties have promised to:
Roll out Heimdal’s Patch Management solution right away, as it’s a clear improvement over existing tools in the market.Provide local hosting in the United Arab Emirates by 2025, offering compliant, high-performance cloud services tailored to regional needs.Drive new technology adoption with pioneering tools, like the Threat Hunting and Action Center, along with emt Distribution’s market know-how.Offer easy-to-use technology, hands-on training, and show how a SOC can close security gaps while boosting profits.M Mobasseri, Co-Founder and CEO of emt Distribution META: “As we work closely with many cybersecurity experts and CISOs, we consistently encounter a range of challenges, particularly the complexity of managing numerous platforms. These platforms not only require specialized expertise but are also resource-intensive and costly.”
“Having known Heimdal for many years, I’ve witnessed their substantial investments in addressing these challenges and their development of a comprehensive cybersecurity platform that meets the critical needs of customers in the region.”
“Together with Heimdal, we are striving to integrate best-of-breed technologies into a unified platform, with plans for local hosting in 2025 to ensure compliance for businesses of all sizes. In addition, we are excited to announce special terms for our channel partners, aimed at maximizing their growth and profitability.”
Jesper Frederiksen, CEO of Heimdal, commented on the announcement: “Heimdal is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with emt Distribution, the leading security distributor in the Middle East. This collaboration comes in response to the rapidly growing demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions across the region.”
“By joining forces with emt Distribution, Heimdal aims to leverage their extensive network of resellers to provide cybersecurity solutions to organizations throughout the Middle East. Our joint initiative will focus on empowering organizations to significantly reduce their cyber risk exposure through Heimdal’s easy-to-use and cost-effective security solutions and emt Distribution’s unparalleled market reach.”, he added.
About emt Distribution META
emt Distribution META is a channel company with over 30 years of experience in security distribution, offering cyber threat mitigation solutions for Enterprises, SMBs, and MSPs. Committed to selling through channel partners, emt supports a large reseller base and provides technical support and professional services.
For more information, visit emt Distribution.
About Heimdal
Established in Copenhagen in 2014, Heimdal® empowers CISOs, security teams, and IT administrators to improve their security operations, reduce alert fatigue, and implement proactive measures through a unified command and control platform.
Heimdal’s award-winning cybersecurity solutions span the entire IT estate, addressing challenges from endpoint to network levels, including vulnerability management, privileged access, Zero Trust implementation, and ransomware prevention.
For more information, visit Heimdal.
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MSD in Strategic collaboration with Briya for Innovative RWE data analysis projects

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MSD, a leading multinational pharmaceutical company successfully completes a first-of-its-kind strategic collaboration with Briya, a medical data retrieval network. This groundbreaking partnership enabled innovative data analysis projects on three critical disease areas MSD plays a part in. Leveraging Briya’s advanced data platform, the partnership facilitated comprehensive data access for these important data analysis projects.

By utilizing Briya’s cutting-edge technology, MSD was able to access, standardize, and analyze real-world and accurate data from diverse sources in real time. This enabled the project to provide a more accurate and holistic view of the patient journey.
“We are happy to have partnered with Briya on this important initiative.” said Udi Cohen, MSD Israel Commercial Operations Director. “Briya’s data curation techniques shed new light on analyzing clinical data, including free text and medical notes, to generate insights about patients. I believe this will allow meaningful clinical insights to be obtained in the future.”
Briya’s platform ensured that all data was handled with the highest standards of security and privacy, complying with regulatory requirements and safeguarding patient information. This collaboration not only exemplifies the power of data in driving medical research but also underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in addressing healthcare challenges.
“Our collaboration with MSD marks a significant milestone in our mission to support innovative research through our robust data solutions,” said David Lazerson, CEO and Co-founder of Briya. “We are proud to have enabled this RWE project and look forward to continuing to work together to improve patient care and outcomes.”
This collaboration demonstrates that combining advanced data capabilities with pharmaceutical expertise can drive impactful healthcare outcomes. MSD and Briya are committed to ongoing innovation and partnership to further the advancement of medical science and improve patient lives.
About MSD:
MSD is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world. For more information, visit https://www.msd.com/.
About Briya:
Briya’s global healthcare data network taps into the potential of patient-level data, fostering seamless collaboration between hospitals, clinics, health systems, researchers, and life sciences organizations worldwide while upholding regulations. Through this comprehensive solution, data sharing is securely facilitated in real-time, enabling standardization and harmonization of longitudinal data from diverse sources and systems with extreme ease. By leveraging Briya’s expansive network, organizations establish themselves as pioneers in research and innovation, enhance visibility within their sectors, and open up new avenues for revenue generation visit www.briya.com.
Contact Details:Mor Pecht [email protected] 
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