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ENCQOR 5G REACHES THE 800 SME MILESTONEI am pleased to announce that over 800 SMEs in Quebec and Ontario have now joined the ENCQOR 5G program. This is a remarkable […]

Telesat and ENCQOR 5G partner to transform and accelerate the delivery of next-generation 5G networks across Canada   Collaboration strengthens Canada’s global competitiveness as leader in highly strategic telecommunications sector and […]

ENCQOR 5G publishes 2020-2021 activity reportENCQOR AT THE HEART OF THE CREATION OF A VAST 5G ECOSYSTEM IN CANADAWe are pleased to publish the ENCQOR 5G activity report today for […]

3,500 MHz spectrum auction ends Important milestone towards commercial use of 5G reachedThe commercial deployment of 5G in Canada took a major step forward on July 29 when the federal […]

ENCQOR 5G ENDS THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE, REACHING THE 700 SME MARKDespite the challenges posed by the pandemic during the first six months of […]

ENCQOR 5G is proud to announce that over 600 SMEs have joined the program since its launch in 2017. Participating SMEs are using ENCQOR 5G network solutions to modernize and transform a wide variety of sectors, including multimedia and entertainment, transportation, smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and mining.

ENCQOR 5G and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are pleased to announce the deployment of the ENCQOR 5G standalone end-to-end 5G network.

ENCQOR 5G EXCEEDS THE BAR OF 500 SMESThis remarkable milestone illustrates the significant footprint of the ENCQOR program in the development of a dynamic, diverse and innovative 5G ecosystem in […]

The ENCQOR 5G SME Technology Development Program, facilitated by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), is pleased to announce a collaborative research project between Kepstrum Inc., the inventor of Product DNA and a global leading provider of AI and Physics-based Prognostics and Health Management technologies, and Ciena, a networking systems, services, and software company.

The Association pour le développement de la recherche et de l'innovation du Québec (ADRIQ) is proud to announce its 5G technology adoption project with Wallrus Creative Technologies. As a partner in the ENCQOR 5G program, ADRIQ assists Quebec companies from all sectors in the adoption and integration of 5G technology. The application developed by Wallrus Creative Technologies is one such project.

VEXXHOST is excited to announce its collaboration with Ciena under the auspices of the ENCQOR 5G partnership in Canada. ENCQOR 5G is a transformational public-private partnership focused on the research and innovation of 5G technologies.

Here we are in 2021, at the end of an unusual year, which has pushed each of us in our own fields to review our ways of doing things and adapt to the new reality. Although ENCQOR 5G has been no exception, we can certainly say today, that our program was able to continue with success by adapting to the circumstances.

Mobilization and engagement activities within the ENCQOR 5G program are picking up pace this fall, despite the constraints posed by the pandemic.

ENCQOR 5G Year "3" Activity Report: A STRONG BALANCE SHEET DESPITE THE PANDEMICIt is with pride and pleasure that I share with you today the third annual ENCQOR 5G activity […]

ENCQOR 5G is pleased to announce the signing of a new collaboration agreement with OVA inc. to offer SMEs the opportunity to develop Virtual and Augmented Reality solutions, all while taking advantage of the power of 5G technology.

5G is not only the fifth generation of mobile communications, but also the synthesis of an era of technology convergence. In recognizing the value of collaboration in the digital ecosystem, Ciena is a proud founding partner of the transformational ENCQOR 5G partnership.

ENCQOR 5G is pleased to announce the signing of a new collaboration agreement with Iristel, an innovative player in the telecommunications sector based in Markham, Ontario, with operations across Canada. Through this agreement, Iristel will have access to ENCQOR's 5G test bed to perform various technology development work and test new solutions using 5G technology.

In recent weeks, ENCQOR 5G has continued to operate steadily despite the resurgence of the pandemic in Canada. The health provisions and measures taken by ENCQOR 5G and validated by the appropriate authorities ensure the efficient and safe continuity of our activities.

ENCQOR 5G has now helped over 450 small and medium enterprises in Canada gain access to pre-commercial 5G technology. This proves that many companies see an opportunity with 5G either to define new products and services or that 5G will enable the digitalization of sectors and industries that have yet to transform.

ENCQOR 5G welcomes the major economic priorities identified by the Premiers of Quebec and Ontario. Through its presence in both provinces, ENCQOR 5G is very well positioned to be an active player in this economic recovery plan.

ENCQOR 5G: IBM technology driving 5G component InnovationAs one of the five anchor partners of the ENCQOR 5G program, IBM Canada provides the packaging technology solutions required to support the […]

We are pleased to begin a program with a higher education institution where the ENCQOR 5G test bench will be used in a training program for engineering students.

Despite the constraints posed by the pandemic and the summer holidays, several new SMEs have joined ENCQOR 5G in recent weeks, passing the milestone of 450+ SMEs committed to the program.

In addition to its role as one of five anchor partners of the ENCQOR 5G program in Canada, CGI is involved in several other 5G initiatives in other geographies.

The full potential of 5G will be revealed to Canadians gradually, as new and innovative applications are developed and can be supported by powerful, high-performance 5G terminals and networks to function well and deliver their full potential.

In 2018, in collaboration with its industry partners, the Government of Canada and the provincial governments of Ontario and Quebec, Thales invested in the ENCQOR 5G project to participate in the development of 5G technology and support the creation of a 5G communications network in Canada.

ENCQOR 5G is proud to sustainably continue its activities amid the ongoing pandemic by using innovative ways to support participating SMEs and its various partners.

Already, the establishment of this first pre-commercial 5G broadband digital wireless telecommunications infrastructure corridor in the country offers significant assistance to innovators participating in 5G projects in Quebec and Ontario, enabling them to turn their new ideas into reality or improve their products, making the digital economy a reality.

Concordia University, ENCQOR 5G and Ericsson are proud to announce the creation of the new Industrial Research Chair in Cloud and Edge Computing. The new chair will aim to increase the performance of the 5G network by relying on cloud and edge computing technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).

We have now passed the 400+ mark for SMEs and other participants registered in the ENCQOR 5G program, demonstrating the great interest in the potential and possibilities of 5G technology among companies in Quebec and Ontario.

As a reminder, external access to the ENCQOR 5G systems and network in our 5 innovation centres can be obtained by SMEs that request it. Furthermore, indoor access can now be possible in some of our centres, upon request.

Despite the significant impacts of COVID-19, a number of SMEs, ENCQOR partners and researchers have continued their work on ENCQOR 5G projects in the past few months. We recognize the perseverance of our project partners in Quebec and Ontario in the development of solutions and applications using 5G.

In the context of the global pandemic, SMEs in Ontario and Quebec are being called on to transform how we do business in several sectors across Canada.

Through this new Mitacs-ENCQOR 5G agreement, additional funding is available for Quebec SME businesses and post-secondary partnership initiatives that want to use the ENCQOR 5G network to address the demands placed on 5G technology development in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ENCQOR 5G is pleased to announce the launch of a technological challenge for Quebec and Ontario SMEs to develop innovative 5G solutions to help Canada become more resilient when facing situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three years ago, ENCQOR 5G started up its activities. Much has been accomplished since then thanks to the commitment of SMEs and our business partners. We intend to build on this momentum, while adapting to the current situation resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.

The loT Accelerator and Cloud Emulation applications are also remotely accessible for SMEs and our other business partners. We are working on solutions with respect to the 5G telephony service, which is normally only available when the innovation centres are open.

We would like to provide an update on the continuation of ENCQOR 5G’s activities in the context of the events surrounding COVID-19. For safety reasons, the five innovation centres associated with ENCQOR 5G are closed until further notice. ENCQOR 5G will continue to offer its services and functionalities that are available remotely to SMEs and other business partners.

Through this agreement, a large ecosystem of Quebec SMEs and institutions will be able to access the ENCQOR 5G technological platform to deploy adoption projects.

ENCQOR 5G is very pleased to announce that it has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with 6 telecom service providers in Canada. These enterprises are (in alphabetical order): Bell, Cogeco, Ecotel (Ambra Solutions), Rogers, Telus and Vidéotron.

Canada’s first publicly accessible 5G mmWave service is now live at Invest Ottawa, and will be rolled out to the other ENCQOR 5G sites in Quebec and Ontario in the coming weeks.

Testbeds in Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Montreal and Quebec City now operational

The global race to implement Fifth Generation (5G) wireless digital infrastructure is on. But what will 5G mean for tech-driven small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? Join us for a high-level, electronic fireside chat that will examine the business, economic and social implications of 5G technology.

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