Calgary is a very “wired” city, with a telecommunications infrastructure
that is second to none. Calgary has turned into a high-tech testing
ground as companies like Shaw Cable, Telus Communications, Metronet,
and Bell Intrignia test and perfect concepts that keep Calgary
a world leader in the rapidly expanding information communications
technology universe. The city is now considered a significant
hub on the World Wide Web and is well on its way towards establishing
a world-class e-commerce community.
Many oil and gas technologies that have been pioneered and proven
in Western Canada, are being improved and enhanced in Calgary.
Research for oil sands and mature oil field production is cutting
edge and will continue to evolve into the future. In the oil sands,
technology is producing a more marketable product and fueling
growth. Computer simulation is providing great value by reducing
risk and uncertainty for oil & gas service companies.
Spin-offs from the Oil and Gas and other industries help to seed
the growth of the high-tech industry. A large number of technologies
are developing in the oil and gas industry and are exported or
can be modified for other applications in other industries.
The Technology sector:
