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Cision Canada
09-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Bell's latest tech expansion leaves workers out
TORONTO, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor expects engagement from Bell Canada about the impact that the introduction of new cloud and workforce automation brand, Ateko, will have on workers. The announcement of the new tech services brand is an indication of a digital shift in the company that leaves many questions unanswered for workers who have faced continual rounds of layoffs. "While Bell picks up new tech companies, longtime employees face continued job insecurity and are left in the dark about the future direction of the company they helped to build," said Unifor National President Lana Payne. "Unifor expects Bell to not only engage with our union around significant changes like the new Ateko brand but include unionized workers in these forward-looking expansions." For decades, Bell has hollowed out its workforce, including an October 2024 announcement to cut 120 jobs at Expertech, a June 2024 50-person job cut at Bell Media, a February 2024 4,800 person job-cut, and a 1,300-person cut in June 2023. "Bell workers expect to be involved in conversation about the company's rapid and expensive shift into the tech industry. But with the announcement of Ateko, and its stated goal of helping others streamline and modernize their operations,' Bell seems not only set on continuing to cut their own workforce, but lead more Canadian companies to do the same," said Daniel Cloutier, Unifor Quebec Director. "We can forge a new relationship. By working together, Bell workers and the company can find long term solutions that protect workers and telco jobs while growing innovation in Bell's stated tech goals," added Payne. In early 2024, Unifor launched the Shame on Bell campaign to call on the company to stop its contracting out and offshoring of telecom jobs, stop slashing Canadian newsrooms and reduce dividend payouts to reinvest in employee wellbeing, infrastructure, and job security. Unifor is the largest private sector union in Quebec and Canada, representing more than 320,000 members in all sectors of the economy. Unifor fights for the rights of all workers. It also fights for equality and social justice at home and abroad and aspires to bring about progressive change for a better future. In Quebec, Unifor represents nearly 55,000 members and is affiliated to Quebec's largest central labour body, the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ).
Toronto Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Bell unveils tech services brand Ateko, merging three recently acquired companies
Published May 06, 2025 • 1 minute read Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada speaks during a CRTC hearing in Gatineau, Que., on Feb. 19, 2020. Photo by Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — BCE Inc. is launching a new tech services brand called Ateko which unifies recently acquired tech companies FX Innovation, HGC Technologies and CloudKettle under a single umbrella. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The company says Ateko's combined operations will serve clients across several sectors, including telecommunications, media, technology, public sector, utilities and finance. Bell Canada president and CEO Mirko Bibic says Ateko will be able to help businesses streamline operations, cut costs and boost productivity using artificial intelligence. In recent years, Bibic has emphasized Bell's intent to transition from a telecommunications giant to a tech services and digital media company. John Watson, president of Bell Business Markets, AI and Ateko, says Ateko is a cornerstone of the company's ambition to build a $1-billion tech services business. Bell says Ateko will act as an 'end-to-end solutions integrator and operator,' backed by the company's fibre and 5G networks, resources and scale.
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bell unveils tech services brand Ateko, merging three recently acquired companies
MONTREAL – BCE Inc. is launching a new tech services brand called Ateko which unifies recently acquired tech companies FX Innovation, HGC Technologies and CloudKettle under a single umbrella. The company says Ateko's combined operations will serve clients across several sectors, including telecommunications, media, technology, public sector, utilities and finance. Bell Canada president and CEO Mirko Bibic says Ateko will be able to help businesses streamline operations, cut costs and boost productivity using artificial intelligence. Bell Canada is launching a new tech services brand called Ateko which unifies recently acquired tech companies FX Innovation, HGC Technologies and CloudKettle under a single umbrella. BCE Inc. headquarters is seen in Montreal on Thursday Aug. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi In recent years, Bibic has emphasized Bell's intent to transition from a telecommunications giant to a tech services and digital media company. John Watson, president of Bell Business Markets, AI and Ateko, says Ateko is a cornerstone of the company's ambition to build a $1-billion tech services business. Bell says Ateko will act as an 'end-to-end solutions integrator and operator,' backed by the company's fibre and 5G networks, resources and scale. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX:BCE)
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Bell Canada introduces Ateko: New tech services brand simplifying enterprise operations with leading automation and tech collaboration Français
Bell proudly unveils Ateko, a dynamic new brand poised to redefine the landscape of cloud and workforce automation solutions. Ateko brings deep understanding of the world's leading enterprise platforms and cloud services to help businesses rapidly improve automation, streamline operations, and make smarter, data-driven decisions, accelerating outcomes and time to value. Ateko's dual role as integrator and operator, backed by Bell's extensive network and business solutions, gives it a significant competitive advantage, enabling it to challenge expensive and disconnected IT System Integration delivery models and drive better customer outcomes. MONTRÉAL, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell Canada, Canada's largest communications company 1, today proudly unveiled Ateko, a dynamic new brand poised to revolutionize business operations with AI-driven automation and technology collaboration. The company serves clients across diverse sectors, including telecommunications, media, technology, public sector, utilities and finance. Ateko's human-centric and collaborative consulting approach has helped clients deliver dramatic results faster with their tailored solutions and deep expertise in leading hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Salesforce and ServiceNow. For customers, Ateko has driven significant operational efficiencies and unlocked new capabilities for improved customer experiences by modernizing processes and integrating critical systems. As a case in point, with Bell as one of its largest clients, Ateko implemented AI-driven Virtual Repair, saving customers over 500,000 calls for technical support in the last two years. As an end-to-end solutions integrator and operator, backed by Bell's next-generation pure fibre and 5G networks, resources and scale, Ateko is positioned to challenge disconnected IT System Integration delivery models with significant growth and expansion in Canada and into new markets across the globe. One of the fastest growing tech services companies in Canada, Ateko is formed from the unification of Bell's acquired tech service providers: FX Innovation, CloudKettle and HGC Technologies. Maintaining its agile culture of ingenuity and operating under the leadership of CEO Guillaume Bazinet (co-founder of FX Innovation), Ateko will drive Bell's objective to help transform businesses with end-to-end automated cloud and IT solutions. Ateko is participating at ServiceNow's Knowledge 2025 conference in Las Vegas on May 6-8. Visit us at booth #2604. You can also learn more about Ateko at our website: Leadership perspectives "The launch of Ateko represents a powerful new force in global technology. We are excited to partner with customers worldwide, bringing our expertise with Salesforce, ServiceNow, and global hyperscaler partners to deliver AI-driven automation solutions and contribute to the broader technological landscape. With Ateko, we look forward to building a strong global presence from our home base in Montréal." - Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada "Ateko signifies a new chapter for our company. We are excited to continue our journey, building on the strength of Bell's support while retaining our entrepreneurial spirit and our mission to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. Our unique position as both integrator and operator allows us to develop, deploy, and manage solutions, allowing our clients to focus on their core business." - Guillaume Bazinet, CEO of Ateko "As one of the fastest growing tech services companies in Canada, Ateko is a cornerstone of Bell's ambition to build a $1-billion tech services business. Its capabilities in cloud and workforce automation, combined with Bell's network and support services, position us to deliver world-class solutions and achieve significant growth." - John Watson, President, Bell Business Markets, AI and Ateko "The new Ateko brand will provide unique value to our joint customers with the combined power of Salesforce and Bell's comprehensive business solutions. We have a long history with this incredibly talented team, who has demonstrated a high degree of excellence in driving customer success with Salesforce's deeply unified platform including Agentforce and Data Cloud. We look forward to working with Ateko to maximize ROI across business processes and functions for our customers." - Jim Steele, President, Global Strategic Customers & Partners, Salesforce "The partnership between ServiceNow and Bell Canada is delivering best-in-class automation and service to customers and employees. Now, with Ateko joining the partnership, we will further define the future of enterprise transformation by uniting the power of ServiceNow's AI Platform with the industry expertise of Bell Canada and Ateko. We look forward to continuing to deliver connected digital experiences for our mutual customers that accelerate real value." - Paul Fipps, President, Global Customer Operations at ServiceNow "Ateko is an essential partner for us, helping us modernize our IT service management and operations processes with ServiceNow, while seamlessly integrating several critical systems. We were able to achieve this ambitious goal in just 12 months. Thanks to Ateko, we are improving our operational efficiency, which contributes to enhanced user satisfaction and better service. Their collaboration and determination have been exemplary, and this success is a testament to their talent and team spirit!" - Julie Lévesque, CIO, National Bank of Canada About Ateko Ateko stands for Automation and Tech Collaboration, a leading provider of cloud and workforce automation solutions with deep expertise in leading hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Salesforce and ServiceNow. One of the fastest growing tech services companies in Canada, Ateko helps clients across diverse sectors streamline and modernize their operations, including in telecommunications, media and technology, public sector, utilities and finance. Ateko is wholly owned by Bell Canada. To learn more, please visit About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company 1, providing advanced broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communication services. Founded in Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, please visit or Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Contacts:
