Mirko Bibic, CEO of BCE, and Aidan Gomez, CEO of Cohere, announced a new partnership on Monday to bring Canada-based AI solutions to governments and businesses.
Bell Canada is stepping up its game in the tech world with a bold new partnership. The telecom giant has joined hands with Toronto-based AI company Cohere to roll out a powerful AI platform designed specifically for Canadian governments and businesses. This collaboration is all part of Bell’s ambitious plan to strengthen its tech services and lead in the AI space.
Powering Bell AI Fabric with Cohere's Strength
In May, Bell introduced AI Fabric, a service meant to support Canada's growing AI demands. Now, with Cohere on board, this platform gets a serious upgrade. Cohere will provide its advanced AI tools through AI Fabric, including access to its agentic AI platform called North.
This platform lets organizations build intelligent AI agents and automate workflows—without needing to build or maintain their own AI systems. It’s designed to be user-friendly, flexible, and powerful, making it easier for non-tech sectors to adopt AI in daily operations.
Full-Scale AI Built for Canadian Needs
Bell AI Fabric will be more than just software. It will include six dedicated AI data centres across the country and offer customized large language models built by Cohere, tailored for Bell. These tools are meant to handle a wide range of AI tasks like generating content, analyzing data, or supporting digital customer service.
The entire platform is being crafted with Canadian businesses and government needs in mind, and it's backed by a strong promise: top-notch cybersecurity. From physical security at the data centres to strong network protections and system resilience, the service is being designed to meet the highest safety standards.
Ateko: Bell’s New Tech Brand Driving the Shift
The new partnership also strengthens Bell’s tech wing, Ateko, which is central to Bell’s long-term goal of building a $1-billion tech services business. Ateko will anchor Bell AI Fabric, showing the company’s clear push into next-gen digital solutions.
Bell isn’t just investing in technology—it’s also signalling to the world that Canada is ready to lead in the AI space. By partnering with a homegrown company like Cohere, Bell supports the domestic tech ecosystem while ensuring clients get secure, powerful, and locally tailored AI solutions.
Why This Matters
This move is more than just another tech announcement. It highlights how companies like Bell are transitioning from traditional services to digital-first offerings. With AI quickly becoming essential across industries, Bell’s timely collaboration with Cohere could give Canadian institutions the tools they need to stay competitive in a fast-changing world.
