Electronics
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Telus says a Huawei equipment ban by Ottawa could set back 5G network plan
The telco said it seeks to reduce the potential risk of a Huawei ban.
Google to invest US$13B in new US offices, data centres
The company will have a physical presence in 24 states by the end of the year.
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FLIR Systems to acquire Endeavor Robotics
Endeavor is a developer of battle-tested, tactical unmanned ground vehicles for the global military, public safety and critical infrastructure markets.
CGI Group says Brexit and a slowing global economy offer opportunities
The Montreal-based IT consultancy has tended to develop more swiftly in times of economic uncertainty.
China tells US to stop ‘unreasonable crackdown’ on Huawei
Charges unsealed Monday accused Huawei of trying to take a piece of a robot and other technology from a T-Mobile lab.
Ottawa strikes $40M research deal on 5G technology with Huawei rival Nokia
The funding comes as Ottawa is in the middle of a comprehensive national-security review of the potential involvement of Nokia’s Chinese rival, Huawei, in Canada’s eventual fifth generation mobile network.
Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology
The firm is spending heavily to develop its own chips.
Huawei not only firm that could build Canada’s eventual 5G networks: Liberals
Canadian security agencies are still reviewing the security and technical issues.
BlackBerry Secure tools revealed at Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
The BlackBerry Secure labelling has been attached to specialty phones.
China’s Huawei unveils chip for global big data market
Huawei and other Chinese technology companies that rely on Western technology are stepping up efforts to develop their own.
Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not
Having a smart kitchen, laundry room or bathroom might seem attractive, but there are serious privacy implications at stake.
Amazon plans to open new distribution centre in Edmonton area; hire 600 workers
It will be the company’s 11th distribution facility in Canada.
Apple deepens Austin ties, expands operations east and west
There are already 6,000 Apple employees in Austin.
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Huawei and 5G: Experts clash on the risk to Canada’s national security
The Chinese telecom’s participation in building Canada’s new 5G networks could give it access to juicy information. The result? Spying on businesses, stealing IP, election meddling.
China suspected in huge Marriott data breach, official says
U.S. official said investigators were concerned about the breach because Marriott is frequently used by the military and government agencies.
