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TELUS, NVIDIA to Launch Canada’s First Sovereign AI Factory

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TELUS, in partnership with NVIDIA, is launching Canada’s first Sovereign AI Factory, a high-security AI computing facility to advance AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty. Set to open in Quebec by summer 2025, with expansion to British Columbia, the facility will use NVIDIA’s Hopper- and Blackwell-based GPUs for AI training and inference.

Running on 99% renewable energy, it aims to be one of the most energy-efficient AI hubs globally. TELUS is the first North American telecom to join NVIDIA’s Cloud Partner Program, reinforcing Canada’s AI leadership while keeping sensitive data within national borders.

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Salesforce and NVIDIA Join Forces to Elevate Enterprise AI

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Salesforce and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to enhance AI capabilities for enterprises by combining their respective platforms. This partnership integrates NVIDIA’s AI platform with Salesforce’s Agentforce, designed to improve productivity for sales, service, marketing, and IT teams.

By leveraging NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI software, Salesforce aims to enhance customer insights and create interactive AI-powered avatars. According to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, this collaboration represents the third wave of AI, blending human and AI agents. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang added that AI assistants will reshape future workplaces by boosting efficiency and productivity.

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