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
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
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
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
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.
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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.
AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance
Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.
WatchGuard launches three Firebox appliances for MSPs
Higher network throughput and uptime for MSPs and enterprises is the aim, as WatchGuard adds 25G and 100G Firebox models.
Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Critical infrastructure operators could gain broader visibility as Dragos adds Phosphorus tools for managing exposed connected devices across OT networks.
Angola Cables partners Uniti Wholesale on US links
Businesses in emerging markets will gain direct access to Uniti's US fibre network under a new deal aimed at transatlantic demand.
Terra adds continuous testing for network infrastructure
Security teams can now assess network, web and AI weaknesses together as Terra Security broadens continuous validation to infrastructure.
Panduit offers 20-year warranty on solar cable ties
Long-life fastening parts could cut maintenance costs for solar and wind operators as the warranty covers ties exposed to weather and UV.
Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.
Ericsson launches 5G adapter for multi-site networks
Businesses with branch and remote sites could cut outage risk as Ericsson adds 5G and satellite links to its network management tools.