The Wireless and Telecommunications sub-sector in Alberta is well known for it's strength in radio frequency (RF) design and it's product development and prototyping capabilities. As well, a sizable component of the sector is involved in developing new products and services, which often entails hardware development with a large software component.

In the not-for-profit research sector, there are lead researchers, research associates, research assistants, graduate students and support staff working across the province conducting research in areas including:

 

-Digital signal processing
-Digital wireless systems
-Advanced RF circuits
-Photonics
-Optical networking
-Network capacity planning
-GPS software applications

WiTec Alberta is an industry association focused on supporting the Wireless & Telecom industry in the Province of Alberta. The aim of the Association is to help link and leverage organizations, events, resources and projects that are helping to grow and strengthen the Wireless & Telecom sectors in the Province. In addition, WiTec Alberta strives to bring focus and support to areas where industry opportunities exist. Click on the link in the left hand column to learn more about WiTec Alberta.