Rogers expects to power over one million machine-to-machine
connections in 2013
Rogers to deliver cloud-based data analytics solution to
business customers this year
New Wireless Innovation Centre in Toronto contributes to accelerating innovation
and adoption of connected wireless technology in Canada
TORONTO,
Jan. 28, 2013 /CNW/ - Rogers
Communications announced today that it expects to power over one
million Machine-to-Machine connections and that it will bring a
cloud-based hosted data analytics offering to market before the end
of this year. The company plans to grow its traditional M2M
business to include big data and analytics as well as professional
and managed services, and expects the market revenue for the
overall M2M ecosystem in Canada
will reach $1 billion in the next
three years.
At a roundtable discussion today at the new Toronto Rogers
Wireless Innovation Centre, Nadir
Mohamed, Rogers President and CEO, was joined by SAP and
leaders from Canadian healthcare and retail industries including
Women's College Hospital and Canadian Tire. The discussion focused
on the impact connected technology and the ability to tap into big
data and analytics will have on Canadian businesses and
consumers.
"Internet is the foundation for a truly digital world and as our
lives become increasingly connected we will see an explosion of
valuable data for businesses, governments, healthcare providers and
consumers," said Nadir Mohamed,
Rogers President and CEO. "As a business, we expect to surpass one
million M2M connections before end of year. To position
Canada at the forefront, we are
making investments in networks, strategic partnerships, and big
data and analytics platforms to build a robust ecosystem that will
power a connected future for Canada."
As part of its commitment to accelerate the adoption and
development of connected technology, Rogers has opened a new
Wireless Innovation Centre in Toronto. The space provides an interactive
experience with the latest machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and
enterprise mobility applications from partners. Solutions showcased
include wireless asset tracking, wireless backup connectivity,
digital signage, video surveillance, point of sale and data
analytics applications. Hands-on demos of technology that
businesses and consumers use today are also featured including
ATMs, parking meters and GPS locating tools. Rogers expects
vertical industries will increasingly embrace these types of
connected solutions - particularly healthcare, retail,
transportation, energy and utilities.
"The future of enterprise mobility is about bringing together
connected, mobile devices with applications that allow crucial data
to be gathered," said Tony Olvet,
Group Vice President, IDC Canada. "Rogers is contributing to the
advancement and growth of Canada's
wireless industry by not only investing in network technology, but
also resources to support and drive innovation."
In addition to Toronto, Rogers
has also opened Wireless Innovation Centres in both Montreal and in Vancouver. To learn more about Rogers M2M
business, visit www.rogersm2mbusiness.com.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, Risks and
Assumptions: This release includes "forward-looking information"
within the meaning of applicable securities laws and assumptions
concerning the expected continued deployment of M2M
connections and entry into cloud-based hosted data analytics as
detailed above. We caution that all forward-looking
information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and
that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or
implied by the forward-looking information. A number of risks,
uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking information or could cause our current objectives,
strategies and intentions to change, including but not limited
to customer acceptance and adoption, technology advances and
arrangements with certain technology suppliers, and the potential
emergence of competing offerings. Many of these factors are beyond
our control and current expectation or knowledge. Should one or
more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize,
our objectives, strategies or intentions change, or any other
factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information
prove incorrect, our actual results and our plans could vary
significantly from what we currently foresee. Accordingly, we warn
investors to exercise caution when considering statements
containing forward-looking information and that it would be
unreasonable to rely on such statements as creating legal rights
regarding our future results or plans. We are under no obligation
(and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter
any statements containing forward-looking information, the factors
or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
All of the forward-looking information in this earnings release is
qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
About Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and
media company. We are Canada's
largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services
and one of Canada's leading
providers of cable television, high speed Internet and telephony
services. Through Rogers Media we are engaged in radio and
television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade
publications, sports entertainment, and digital media. We are
publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and
RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For further
information about the Rogers group of companies, please
visit rogers.com.
SOURCE Rogers Communications Inc.