Data centre acquisitions consolidated under new operating
unit, Rogers Data Centres
Rogers Data Centres now a leading provider of data centre
services in Canada
TORONTO,
Nov. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Rogers
Communications announced today the expansion of its data centre
business in Western Canada and a
new operating unit, Rogers Data Centres. Rogers Data Centres
launches today with a newly expanded data centre in Edmonton and confirmed plans to open a
Western Canada flagship data
centre in Calgary in January 2014.
"Our new data centre offerings in Alberta present a significant growth
opportunity in Western Canada's
business-to-business market," said AJ Byers, President, Rogers Data
Centres. "We have experienced strong demand for data centre
services in Western Canada, and
the two expansions announced today are the core platform allowing
us to deliver enhanced data centre, cloud and managed technology
services to Alberta's thriving
business community."
Rogers Data Centres now operates in 14 locations across the
country, servicing over 870 small, medium, government and
enterprise clients. The expanded Rogers Data Centres Edmonton
facility adds approximately 6,000 square feet of newly-constructed
raised floor space. Opening in January
2014, the flagship Calgary
facility will offer 80,000 square feet of raised space,
state-of-the-art and highly efficient cooling systems , world-class
security measures, 24/7 support, and will meet Uptime Institute's
Tier III standards.
Earlier this year, Rogers Communications acquired BLACKIRON
Data, Pivot Data Centres and Granite Networks to expand its data
centre and cloud-based business solutions. The consolidation of
these three data centre operations under the Rogers Data Centres
umbrella establishes Rogers as a Canadian leader in data centre
services.
"In the past year, Rogers Business Solutions has taken
significant steps to build and strengthen our position as a leader
in data centre services in Canada," said Terry
Canning, SVP Rogers Business Solutions. "Combining data
centre services with our extensive fibre network, and full suite of
voice and data solutions allows us to enable businesses across the
country to innovate and evolve in a dynamic and fast-paced
market."
The Rogers Data Centres expansion in Western Canada builds on a $700 million overall investment by Rogers in
Alberta over the next four years
announced earlier this year. Rogers Business Solutions is committed
to strengthening the economy and communities in the West by driving
growth in Alberta enterprise
businesses with next generation business solutions, expanded data
capacity and managed data and cloud services.
Rogers Business Solutions (RBS), operated by Rogers
Communications Partnership, provides Canadian enterprises and
partners with highly reliable network and data centre solutions,
leveraging fibre, cable and wireless assets to support a range of
leading-edge voice, data and networking solutions. Rogers Business
Solutions owns and operates a transcontinental network with a 100
percent digital fibre optic backbone and strategic interconnect
points to the United States and
overseas for seamless cross-border and international coverage, and
connects that network to its 14 data centres in 9 cities across the
country. With an extensive customer base including commercial,
government and financial enterprises, RBS offers scalable business
communications services backed by a team of industry leading
technical experts.
To learn more about Rogers Business Solutions, visit
business.rogers.com
About Rogers
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.
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).
SOURCE Rogers Communications Inc.