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EY Canada deploys its FlexiGenAI platform on TELUS' Sovereign AI Factory to accelerate agentic AI innovation

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 30, 2025 · 10:58 T · 20.57 TELUS CORPORATION
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Executive Summary

  • EY Canada’s FlexiGenAI agentic AI platform has been deployed on TELUS’ Sovereign AI Factory, Canada’s first fully sovereign AI infrastructure facility.
  • The deployment enables government agencies and Canadian businesses to run advanced AI workloads while keeping data within Canadian borders and under Canadian control.
  • TELUS’ AI Factory operates on 99 % renewable energy, offering a sustainable, high‑performance environment for enterprise‑scale AI solutions.

Key Details

  • Partnership Announcement: EY Canada and TELOS jointly announced the integration of EY’s FlexiGenAI platform onto TELUS’ Sovereign AI Factory.
  • Platform Capabilities: FlexiGenAI provides end‑to‑end AI solution development, built‑in oversight, audit trails, and privacy controls tailored for public‑sector requirements.
  • Infrastructure Highlights: TELUS’ Sovereign AI Factory utilizes NVIDIA’s latest accelerated computing hardware and is powered by 99 % renewable energy, delivering high performance with reduced electricity consumption versus industry norms.
  • Data Sovereignty: All data processed by FlexiGenAI on the factory remains stored within Canada, meeting stringent national security and regulatory standards.
  • Target Users: Government agencies and Canadian enterprises seeking to accelerate AI transformation without compromising data sovereignty.
  • Quotes:
  • Hesham Fahmy, CIO of TELUS – emphasized the importance of keeping data under Canadian control while delivering breakthrough AI solutions.
  • Biren Agnihotri, CTO of EY Canada – highlighted FlexiGenAI’s modular design and its role in accelerating policy analysis, regulatory processes, and public‑service delivery.

Notable Quotes

  • “Canadian organizations need the most sophisticated AI solutions available, but they also need absolute confidence that their data and innovations remain under Canadian control.” – Hesham Fahmy, Chief Information Officer, TELUS
  • “FlexiGenAI is a modular, Canadian‑built solution that streamlines the deployment of autonomous agents to support policy analysis, expedite regulatory processes, and elevate public service delivery.” – Biren Agnihotri, Chief Technology Officer, EY Canada
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