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.
Canadian Network Infrastructure News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Room-temperature terahertz detectors could help Canada’s 6G networks gain more bandwidth, faster data and lower latency within years.
Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks
Ontario will be the first Canadian test bed for light-based networking as Schnell LiFi targets government, defence and smart city sites.
KPMG launches eight execution imperatives for Canadian tech leaders
KPMG Canada urges tech chiefs to sharpen data, AI and cloud execution as a survey of 150 executives flags gaps in scaling and returns.
Explainer: Canada's long road to universal broadband
Canada's decade-long drive to make 50/10 Mbps broadband a universal basic service nears 2030 goals, but remote regions remain hard to reach.
Bell to build Canada's largest AI data centre near Regina
Bell will spend CAD $1.7bn on a 300 MW AI data hub in rural Saskatchewan, billed as Canada's largest purpose-built AI centre.
Videotron taps Samsung to modernise Canadian 5G core
Videotron is expanding its deal with Samsung to deploy a cloud-native 4G and 5G core, backing its national growth and Fizz brand rollout.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Network Infrastructure
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
Featured News
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software
Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
Recent Network Infrastructure News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.