On March 16, 2026, TELUS Corporation and Xanadu Quantum Technologies announced a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on Canada’s first sovereign quantum data centre. The partnership will combine Xanadu’s photonic quantum‑computing expertise with TELUS’s PureFibre network and sovereign AI infrastructure to create a hybrid quantum‑classical computing environment that remains under Canadian control.
The agreement positions TELUS beyond traditional telecom services, reinforcing its AI‑first strategy and opening new revenue streams in high‑value data‑processing markets. By leveraging its national fibre network, TELUS aims to deliver cutting‑edge digital services while ensuring that quantum‑level data remains sovereign, a priority for Canadian enterprises, researchers, and government agencies concerned about data security and the CLOUD Act.
Xanadu will bring its advanced photonic processors and software stack to the collaboration, while TELUS will provide the high‑bandwidth, low‑latency network and secure data‑centre facilities. Together they plan to explore the integration of quantum processors with high‑performance classical systems, creating a platform that could accelerate research, secure communications, and AI workloads for Canadian stakeholders.
"Canada has a unique opportunity to lead the world in quantum computing. TELUS operates some of the most advanced sovereign, digital infrastructure in the country, and together we are excited to explore how quantum computing could integrate with next‑generation data centre environments to create something genuinely historic for Canada," said Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO of Xanadu.
"At TELUS, we strongly believe that Canada's technological future must be built on infrastructure we own and control – and quantum computing is the next chapter of that story. Our shared vision with Xanadu – one of Canada's most exciting quantum technology companies – is to support the growth of Canada's world‑class AI quantum ecosystem and advance sovereign, quantum‑ready infrastructure," added Nazim Benhadid, Chief Technology Officer of TELUS.
The collaboration is one of the first of its kind worldwide and signals Canada’s commitment to leading in quantum and AI technologies. By establishing a sovereign quantum data centre, the partnership could provide Canadian enterprises with secure, high‑performance computing resources, reduce reliance on foreign cloud providers, and position TELUS and Xanadu as key players in the emerging quantum economy.
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