A community collaboration for big telecom
On March 10th, a major telecommunications equipment multinational was in Vancouver exploring the suitability of BC for R&D collaboration and partnerships. Catering to their specific technology and innovation interests, Dean Prelazzi, BCIC's Director of ICT, Wireless & Digital Media, delivered a compelling presentation sending a strong message that the Lower Mainland has an impressive history in telecommunications; a robust telecom sector anchored by companies like TELUS, Sierra Wireless and PMC-Sierra; and a world-class research and development compliment with well over a dozen telecom-related research labs in the region's post-secondary intuitions. Here are some key highlights of his presentation:
