Bell Canada has teamed up with Toronto-based AI enterprise Cohere to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions tailored to government and business clients within Canada. This strategic partnership aims to provide a sovereign AI ecosystem encompassing full lifecycle services while ensuring data residency and compliance in the region.
The collaboration augments Bell’s AI Fabric through Cohere’s enterprise-grade AI capabilities. Customers will gain access to customized large language models (LLMs) and applications that adhere to stringent sovereignty and security guidelines, which are pivotal for protecting sensitive data. Furthermore, Cohere’s North platform will be deployed within Bell’s infrastructure, broadening its operational capabilities and services.
This partnership between Bell and Cohere provides multiple benefits. First, it strengthens Bell’s AI presence by integrating specialized Cohere models and services. It simplifies Canadian government and business adoption of AI by offering a turnkey platform for AI solutions, reducing complexity for users. By partnering with a trusted domestic provider, both companies ensure that data remains within Canadian borders, thus enhancing security and compliance.
Additionally, Bell’s AI Fabric is developed on Canada’s largest sovereign AI data centers, leveraging the national fiber network. This infrastructure is designed to support state-of-the-art AI services, ensuring efficacy and reliability. These data centers are complemented by Cohere’s co-created software solutions tailored for diverse applications, from cloud tools to AI deployment strategies.
Mirko Bibic, President and CEO at Bell, emphasized the partnership’s significance: “At a critical time for Canada, we’re proud to partner with Cohere to create a sovereign, full-stack AI solution, custom-built to support Canadian government and business… while ensuring that the data remains secure and within Canada.”
