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The Ultimate Guide to Network Infrastructure

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network Infrastructure.

What to know about Network Infrastructure

Network Infrastructure forms the essential backbone that supports the rapid flow of data and connectivity across modern enterprises and service providers. As businesses embark on digital transformation journeys, the demand for robust, efficient, and scalable network infrastructure has never been more critical to ensure business agility, productivity, and security.

Recent advancements highlight a strong focus on software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), and cloud-based solutions that promise enhanced performance, automation, and cost-efficiency. These technologies are enabling organizations to streamline branch office connectivity, optimize cloud integrations, and improve network visibility and security.

Energy efficiency and sustainability in network operations are gaining momentum, addressing concerns over rising IT energy consumption. Concurrently, emerging trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and intent-based networking are transforming network management, allowing predictive insights, automation, and enhanced user experience.

The proliferation of 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing are expanding the scope and complexity of network infrastructure, necessitating new approaches to cyber resilience, security, and real-time analytics. The ongoing evolution ensures that network infrastructure remains a dynamic field where technology, strategy, and innovation converge to empower businesses of all sizes.

Explore insightful stories, expert analyses, and case studies to stay informed about the latest network infrastructure developments shaping the future of connectivity and digital business.

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Recent Network Infrastructure News

CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs
Cloud Services

CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs

A little-known research network, built before the cloud, now underpins Canada's AI, biotech and climate science - but its future is uncertain.

Sat, 17th Jan 2026

Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access
Colocation

Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access

Telehouse Canada partners with Megaport to give its data centre customers direct global cloud, AI and cross-border connectivity on demand.

Fri, 19th Dec 2025

AI transformation begins with connectivity
Opinion

AI transformation begins with connectivity

Canadian firms say secure, high-speed 5G connectivity is vital to unlocking AI's full potential and boosting business efficiency and innovation.

Sat, 1st Nov 2025

Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada
Content Creation

Bell offers free Perplexity Pro AI to customers in Canada

Bell partners with Perplexity to offer eligible Canadian customers free 12-month access to Perplexity Pro AI, valued at nearly CAD $300.

Tue, 12th Aug 2025

TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband
Fibre

TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.

Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
Energy efficient

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott

John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.

Mon, 21st Jul 2025

Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands
Chief Technology Officers

Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands

Canadian IT leaders plan to increase network spending as 93% see modernised infrastructure vital for AI, IoT, and cloud, boosting resilience and cybersecurity.

Thu, 26th Jun 2025

BW Velora to drive sustainable digital growth in Nordics, Canada
Sustainability

BW Velora to drive sustainable digital growth in Nordics, Canada

BW Velora, launched by BW Digital and BW ESS, will develop sustainable data centres in the Nordics and Canada, integrating digital growth with renewable energy.

Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth
Firewalls

Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth

Ninety percent of Canadian businesses view secure, reliable 5G as vital for innovation and growth, despite cost and infrastructure challenges impacting progress.

Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Ericsson unveils clientless ZTNA to boost 5G network security
Firewalls

Ericsson unveils clientless ZTNA to boost 5G network security

Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA within NetCloud SASE, enhancing secure 5G network access for contractors and BYOD users without VPNs or extra software.

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Ericsson unveils wireless-first branch for AI-ready enterprises
Breach Prevention

Ericsson unveils wireless-first branch for AI-ready enterprises

Ericsson launches a wireless-first branch architecture featuring 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and AI-driven management to boost connectivity for AI-ready enterprises.

Wed, 9th Apr 2025

JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network
Electric vehicles

JOLT partners with CIB for $214m Canadian EV network

JOLT has signed a GBP £214 million partnership with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install up to 1,500 new EV chargers across Canada, boosting accessibility.

Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Ericsson launches W2255 5G adapter for enterprise WAN
Disaster Recovery

Ericsson launches W2255 5G adapter for enterprise WAN

Outages are pushing retailers and manufacturers towards 5G and satellite links as Ericsson adds faster failover and centralised control for branch networks.

Yesterday

Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon
Software Updates

Microsoft patches 137 flaws, including critical Netlogon

Domain controllers face urgent patching after a Netlogon flaw was rated 9.8, with no privileges or user interaction needed for exploitation.

3 days ago

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Firewalls

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network

Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.

Last week

Dell adds AMD Instinct MI350P support for AI servers
Hybrid Cloud

Dell adds AMD Instinct MI350P support for AI servers

Businesses can add higher-density AI capacity in existing data centres without a redesign as Dell brings AMD Instinct MI350P GPUs to its servers.

Last week

Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform

The new system aims to cut infrastructure friction for firms shifting AI from pilots to always-on agents across cloud and on-premises setups.

Last week

Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises
Artificial Intelligence

Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises

Enterprises can now add AI capacity to existing data centres without reworking cooling or racks, as Dell and AMD target on-premises deployments.

Last week

Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE
Breach Prevention

Extreme expands AI networking platform with Agent ONE

Customers can now manage mixed-vendor networks and security from one platform as Extreme adds third-party device support and AI agents.

Last week

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Breach Prevention

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.

Last week