Telus uses EY Canada's FlexiGenAI agentic AI platform

Mr. Hesham Fahmy reports EY CANADA DEPLOYS ITS FLEXIGENAI PLATFORM ON TELUS' SOVEREIGN AI FACTORY TO ACCELERATE AGENTIC AI INNOVATION Ernst & Young LLP (EY Canada)'s advanced agentic artificial intelligence platform, FlexiGenAI, has been deployed on Telus Corp.'s sovereign AI factory -- Canada's first operational, fully sovereign AI infrastructure facility. This implementation offers government agencies and Canadian businesses the ability to harness leading-edge agentic AI capabilities for critical workloads while storing sensitive data securely within national borders and under Canadian control. EY's FlexiGenAI is a next-generation agentic AI platform that helps organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale impact. Designed to make advanced AI more accessible without requiring technical expertise, FlexiGenAI allows users to build and deploy AI solutions while incorporating built-in oversight features, audit trails and privacy controls that meet the stringent requirements of public sector environments. The platform leverages Nvidia's latest accelerated computing in Telus's high performance, Canadian-controlled sovereign AI factory to deliver enterprise-grade capabilities with enhanced security and performance specifically designed for government and business-critical workloads. This solves a fundamental challenge facing Canadian organizations today: accessing cutting-edge AI capabilities without compromising on data sovereignty or regulatory compliance. "Canadian organizations need the most sophisticated AI solutions available, but they also need absolute confidence that their data and innovations remain under Canadian control," said Hesham Fahmy, chief information officer, Telus. "By running EY's FlexiGenAI on our sovereign AI factory, we're empowering Canadian businesses and government agencies to deliver what matters most: breakthrough AI solutions, better outcomes for citizens and competitive advantages in the global economy while ensuring every computation, analysis and insight stays in Canada, on infrastructure owned and operated by Canadians. This is how we build a stronger, more competitive Canada and advance our national mission." "Running EY's FlexiGenAI agentic AI platform on Telus's sovereign AI factory infrastructure unlocks unprecedented opportunities for governments and public sector agencies across Canada to accelerate their AI transformation, regardless of where they are on their journey," said Biren Agnihotri, chief technology officer, EY Canada. "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 -- all while upholding the rigorous security and data sovereignty standards essential for success in an AI-powered economy. This is the foundational infrastructure Canada needs to lead in the age of AI." Telus's sovereign AI factory enables organizations to leverage the complete AI development life cycle -- from building new models to customizing existing ones for specific applications and deploying them in operations. Powered by 99-per-cent-renewable energy, the Telus AI factory operates as one of the world's most sustainable AI-ready data centres while using significantly less electricity to power AI computing workloads than industry standards. About Telus Corp. Telus is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20-billion in annual revenue with more than 20 million customer connections through its advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. It is committed to leveraging its technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. Telus is passionate about putting its customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. Its Telus Health business is enhancing 157 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. Its Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods business utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. Guided by its enduring "give where we live" philosophy, Telus, its team members and retirees have contributed $1.8-billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs including 2.4 million days of service since 2000, earning it the distinction of the world's most giving company.