Canada’s BCE joins forces with AI firms to develop sovereign AI infrastructure and large language model capabilities.
BCE Inc. (NYSE: BCE) announced a partnership with Cohere, Hypertec, and BUZZ High Performance Computing to build AI infrastructure. The deal combines Bell AI Fabric’s data centers with Cohere’s enterprise-grade AI solutions and BUZZ HPC’s computing power.
The collaboration aims to support critical AI research and development, aligning with Canada’s sovereign AI strategy. BCE, Canada’s largest communications company, seeks to integrate connectivity, data centers, and cybersecurity in the initiative.
The move reflects broader industry trends as tech leaders accelerate investments in AI infrastructure. No immediate market reaction was disclosed in the announcement.