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Bell and Cisco Build Sovereign AI

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Bell Canada and Cisco have signed an agreement to explore sovereign AI infrastructure for Canadian organizations, combining Bell’s domestic data centres and networks with Cisco’s computing, security, and infrastructure management technology. The partnership targets government, regulated industries, and other customers seeking greater control over sensitive AI workloads, supporting both training and inference.

The companies will assess Cisco AI PODs, modular architectures, and commercial models tied to reserved or consumed capacity. The agreement expands Bell’s AI Fabric ecosystem, which already includes partnerships with Cohere, Hypertec, and BUZZ HPC. Deployment locations, capacity commitments, pricing, and launch timing have not yet been announced.

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Bell Quadruples Saskatchewan AI Bet

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Bell is quadrupling its Saskatchewan AI data centre project from 300 to 1,200 megawatts, after Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier Scott Moe, and CEO Mirko Bibic announced a new 900-megawatt expansion at the Canada Investment Summit. The Regina-area campus is part of Bell AI Fabric, a national platform combining data centres, fibre connectivity, cloud services, and high-performance compute for sovereign AI workloads.

Earlier plans called for a 300-megawatt build with phased service beginning in 2027. The larger project strengthens Saskatchewan’s bid to become a Canadian-controlled compute hub while raising bigger questions about power supply, grid planning, jobs, and domestic data.

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Bell Anchors Sovereign AI Push

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Bell Canada’s Merritt, B.C. data centre will anchor a new sovereign AI partnership with Cohere, Hypertec, and BUZZ High Performance Computing. The deal combines Bell’s data centre and network assets, Cohere’s enterprise AI models, Hypertec’s Canadian-built AI and high-performance computing servers, BUZZ HPC’s sovereign cloud platform, and NVIDIA accelerated computing.

The partners say the goal is to give governments and enterprises access to advanced AI infrastructure located, operated, and governed in Canada. Bell says Merritt will provide capacity and connectivity, while BUZZ operates the AI-native cloud layer and Cohere runs foundation models for secure public- and private-sector deployments in Canada.

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Bell Plans Canada’s Largest AI Data Centre

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Bell Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan will build a 300-megawatt artificial intelligence data centre near Regina in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood. The facility, part of Bell AI Fabric, is expected to become Canada’s largest purpose-built AI data centre.

Construction begins this spring with initial operations targeted for 2027. Tenants include Cerebras Systems and CoreWeave. Bell will connect the site through its fibre network in partnership with SaskTel. Officials estimate up to $12 billion in provincial economic benefits.

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Bell, Coveo Launch Sovereign AI Partnership

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Bell Canada and Coveo have formed a sovereign artificial intelligence partnership to modernize digital services across Canadian governments and regulated sectors. The collaboration combines Coveo’s AI-Relevance Platform with Bell AI Fabric, supported by national fibre networks, data centres, cloud systems, and integration services.

Bell subsidiary Ateko will oversee implementation and governance advisory. The initiative keeps sensitive data and AI operations within Canada under domestic law. Coveo previously signed an agreement with the Government of Canada to advance AI-powered public services.

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Bell, Hypertec Partner on Sovereign AI

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Bell and Hypertec have formed a strategic partnership to deliver sovereign AI infrastructure built, hosted, and operated in Canada. The collaboration combines Hypertec’s Canadian-manufactured, NVIDIA-based GPU systems with Bell AI Fabric, a national platform for AI compute and data centre services. The companies say the goal is to provide secure, scalable AI infrastructure while ensuring data and workloads remain under Canadian jurisdiction.

The offering targets public sector, enterprise, and research clients across defence, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure. As AI adoption accelerates, the partnership aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and advance Canada’s technological sovereignty.

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Bell Bets Big on AI with $1.5 Billion Target

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Bell Canada plans to double revenue from its artificial intelligence tools and services to $1.5 billion by 2028, according to Chief Financial Officer Curtis Millen. The telecom giant’s AI division—projected to earn $700 million in 2025—leases space in new data centres, provides cybersecurity, and manages enterprise systems through its Ateko arm.

Six centres under construction in B.C. will cost $300 million and generate up to $150 million annually. Bell’s partnership with Cohere positions it as Canada’s largest commercial AI customer, while collaborations with Groq and Buzz HPC supply computing power. Despite bold targets, AI will remain a modest share of Bell’s $27.8 billion forecast revenue.

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Canadian Sovereign AI Gets Major Boost from Bell, Cohere

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Bell Canada has partnered with AI innovator Cohere to develop sovereign, full-stack AI solutions for Canadian enterprise and government clients. Cohere’s secure AI models, including its North agentic platform, will integrate with Bell AI Fabric—an ecosystem spanning infrastructure, software, services, and applications.

In exchange, Bell becomes Cohere’s preferred Canadian infrastructure provider. Both firms aim to advance productivity without compromising data privacy, security, or residency. Bell will also deploy North internally, enhancing services via its Ateko brand. The move underscores Canada’s growing role in AI sovereignty and innovation.

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Bell Unveils Canada’s Largest AI Compute Project

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At Web Summit Vancouver, Bell Canada unveiled its most ambitious tech initiative yet: Bell AI Fabric, a national AI computing network powered by 500 MW of hydroelectric energy. The project begins with a Kamloops-based data centre coming online this June, developed in partnership with AI firm Groq.

By 2027, six AI facilities—including one at Thompson Rivers University—will offer sovereign, eco-conscious AI compute. CEO Mirko Bibic called it “transformational” for Canada’s AI future. Bell’s move arrives amid growing AI infrastructure competition, notably following TELUS’s recent $70 billion announcement.

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Bell Launches Security-as-a-Service on Sovereign Cloud

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Bell Canada has launched its new Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) offering, hosted on a Canadian sovereign cloud to meet local data privacy regulations. The solution enables public and private organizations to safeguard sensitive data within Canada, offering real-time threat detection and AI-powered analytics through Bell’s Cyber Intelligence Centre.

The SECaaS platform supports hybrid, cloud, and on-premise environments, ensuring regulatory compliance and 24/7 protection. John Menezes, CEO of Bell subsidiary Stratejm, said the launch addresses increasing cyber threats while offering resilient and scalable cybersecurity. The move underscores Bell’s commitment to leading-edge enterprise security solutions.

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