In a previous blog, we’ve covered how the Canadian economy is continuing to expand, thanks to a national culture of innovation as well as strong trade relationships with the U.S., U.K. and our other European partners. We’ve covered key fast lanes or passports that enable international carriers, service providers and other ICT trusted advisors and consultants to capitalize quickly on the opportunities that the Canadian market offers. These include new fiber optic network fast lanes connecting Secaucus, New Jersey to different cities in Canada, a transatlantic route linking London, U.K. to Canada via Halifax, and numerous other super-highways connecting cities like New York, Chicago and Seattle to Canadian metropolises like Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
Now, it’s time to explore the other ways that make it easier for international businesses and Service Providers of all kinds to tap into the exciting possibilities available in Canada. As part of that discussion, we’ll look at Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as 40% of companies on a global scale are currently using AI for their businesses. Moreover, by 2025, generative AI alone will account for 10% of all data produced worldwide, up from under 1% today. However, AI is only one chapter in a much larger narrative. In this final installment of our Passport to Canada series, we dive deeper into how we can help you access the thriving industries of the Canadian market through the passport of fiber optic networks.
Canada: A Hub of Rich Economic Potential
When it comes to economic potential, Canada is a beacon for businesses worldwide. For example, bilateral trade between Canada and the EU is continuing to increase, coming in at a value of $158.1 billion in 2023. In 2023, trade between the U.S. and Canada reached $1.95 trillion, representing nearly two-thirds of Canada's global trade. As well, according to Dun and Bradstreet, over 59,000 American companies across multiple verticals are already operating in Canada. Canada’s economy is open and attracting international companies of all types. Each of these companies, however, needs a vast ecosystem of service providers, ICT solutions advisors and consultancy firms to fuel their growth. This is where you’ll find the opportunities. The trick, however, is how to unlock them. The answer lies in available, reliable, resilient fiber-optic networks.
Canada’s AI Revolution is Accelerating, But It’s Just the Beginning
In many ways, Canada is to AI as water is to the rich forests that cover this country.
As we noted in a previous blog, AI got its start because of Canadians. Back when AI and deep learning were considered the stuff of science fiction, three computer scientists at Toronto’s Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) persisted in their research involving neural networks and deep learning. Thanks to their work and involvement with some of the biggest names in tech, AI has taken off around the world. Now, on a global scale, Canada is well positioned as a leader in AI.
In addition to supporting this country’s AI innovation supercluster, the federal government is making significant ongoing investments to bolster AI proliferation. This year (2024), the country’s political leaders earmarked an impressive $2 billion for AI research and development. The country ranks third among the G7 nations when it comes to venture capital funding per capita for AI-related enterprises. Industries including finance, healthcare and manufacturing are actively adopting AI solutions, signifying the vast, untapped potential in this space. Projections indicate that AI could double Canada’s economic growth by 2035, making this the ideal time for AI developers to get involved.
Supporting the AI ecosystem takes more than developers, of course. It requires a veritable village of enablers – from data centers, data management and storage solutions to cloud-native collaboration tools and, of course, fiber optic networks. By providing access to Canada’s largest network, we help ensure that AI developers and enablers, including ICT trusted advisors and consultants, have the access to each other that they need to thrive and turn their goals into reality.
How BCE Global – USA Can Help You Tap into Canada
Access to the Canadian market requires high-speed data transport highways. BCE Global – USA offers a diverse range of route options, thanks to the extensive 204,000 miles of fiber and 166 points of presence (PoPs) spread across North America and Europe that we have access to. This comprehensive network provides the connections crucial for data-intensive applications, as well as the variety of services on which businesses in Canada rely.
Strategic Points of Presence (PoPs) for Seamless Cross-Border Access
If the various fiber-optic network routes into Canada from the U.S. and the U.K. represent your passport to the Canadian economic landscape, the multitude of PoPs we offer are your opportunity to connect with Canadian businesses, Service Providers and Cloud Providers. Our network map highlights key PoPs in major U.S. cities, including Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, Boston, Ashburn and Secaucus. This extensive coverage gives our customers route diversity, triversity and flexibility for cross-border transport.
The London, UK to Canada via Halifax route provides a data superhighway across the Atlantic, offering high speeds, reliability and geographic diversity. With numerous route options across Canada and into this country from the U.S. and Europe, we make it easier for businesses and the ICT enablers they rely on to thrive in Canada’s rapidly advancing economic landscape.
The Advantages of Partnering with BCE Global – USA
Canada is a country characterized by a vast geography of rugged terrain, forests, mountains, and expansive bodies of water. Its diverse landscape, which also experiences a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, makes deploying fiber networks particularly difficult and costly. This, of course, poses unique challenges for Service Providers and other ICT organizations looking to reach their customers in Canada. That’s where BCE Global – USA comes in.
As a Bell Canada company, we have access to a vast fiber optic network that spans the country, connecting urban centers and remote areas together, across long distances, difficult geographies and impressive waterways. Partnering with us means fast, seamless access and deep reach into Canada’s burgeoning market. This can reduce capital costs for customers who partner with us instead of attempting to build their own infrastructure.
As a diverse, innovation-driven economy, Canada offers boundless opportunities for international Carriers, Cloud Providers, Managed Service Providers and many other verticals. By partnering with us, you’re not just tapping into this country’s AI revolution. You’re also gaining access to every opportunity this market has to offer, backed by a network designed for optimal performance, security and reliability. From ultra-low-latency connections to a network offering speeds up to 400G, we are your passport to the untapped opportunities available in this country. The time to explore is now.
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