Rogers Business Solutions Extends Next Generation Network into Cologix's 905 King Street West Data Centre in Downtown Toronto
TORONTO, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ – Rogers Business Solutions, a division of
Rogers Communications, announced today the completion of a
Point-of-Presence (PoP) deployment within Cologix’s new
state-of-the-art data centre at 905 King Street West in downtown
Toronto.
Cologix, a network neutral interconnection and colocation company,
provides scalable interconnection services and secure, reliable
colocation services in densely connected, strategically located data
centers. Through its PoP, Rogers Business Solutions will offer
connectivity solutions on its next generation network to enterprises
and carrier organizations globally.
“We have invested to interconnect this important location to our
advanced access, metro and long haul networks to meet customers
intensified needs for data services in downtown Toronto,” said Andy
Striegler, Vice-President, Carrier Services, Rogers Business Solutions.
“Through this new deployment, Cologix customers have the opportunity to
connect with advanced and deeply connected high capacity access locally
and abroad.”
Rogers Business Solutions (RBS), a division of Rogers Communications,
provides Canadian enterprises and partners with network connectivity
using its fibre, cable and wireless assets to support a range of
leading-edge voice, data and networking services solution. 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. 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.
“Cologix is pleased that Rogers Business Solutions has chosen Cologix’s
905 King Street as their PoP to provide their leading fibre-based
network connectivity solutions to downtown Toronto enterprise and
carriers,” stated Sean Maskell, President, Cologix Canada. “The 905
King Street facility will offer seamless, neutral connectivity back to
the dense set of carriers in 151 Front Street which is highly valuable
to our colocation customers. At the same time, we believe network
providers who also have a physical PoP at 905 King Street will be
viewed favorably by our customers looking to buy network services.
Roger’s commitment to serve customers directly within 905 King Street
from Day One puts them in a strong position to communicate their value
proposition.
Cologix is a network neutral interconnection and collocation company
offering scalable interconnection services globally. With data centers
in Dallas, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, Cologix provides one of
North America’s largest neutral marketplaces where network operators
and network buyers interconnect. Cologix offers over 330 network
choices, manages thousands of interconnections and have over 550
customers that utilize Cologix colocation and interconnection services
in order to grow their networks rapidly and cost-effectively.
About Cologix, Inc.
Cologix, Inc. is a network neutral interconnection and colocation
company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that provides massively
scalable interconnection services and secure, reliable colocation
services in densely connected, strategically located facilities. With
more than 330 network choices and nine prime interconnection locations,
Cologix currently serves more than 550 carrier, media, financial
services and enterprise customers. The company’s experienced team of
communications infrastructure professionals is committed to providing
its customers the highest standard of local customer support. For more
information about Cologix, please visit the company’s website at www.cologix.com.
About Rogers
Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media
company. The company is 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, the company is engaged in radio and television broadcasting,
televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, sports
entertainment, and digital media. Rogers is 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.