HALIFAX – Rogers Communications will provide all connectivity infrastructure for the new Nova Centre development in downtown Halifax, making it one of the most technologically connected commercial hubs in Atlantic Canada.
As part of the agreement, Rogers has laid network fibre in the one million square foot building, ensuring private, secure and dedicated network fibre for all tenants, including banks and financial services, the Halifax Convention Centre, restaurants and all future businesses that move into the building. In addition to Wi-Fi for tenants, this investment will allow more than 10,000 people inside the Convention Centre, and 3,000 in common areas, to enjoy free high-speed connectivity inside of the building at the same time.
Spanning two city blocks, the Nova Centre will serve as a community hub for entertainment, retail, business, dining and events. Incorporating the latest technology and the highest environmental standards as a LEED Gold Certified facility, it is the largest green building in the region. Three Rogers-built network connection telecom hubs, and 54 satellite communications rooms in the complex will power all network and communications systems throughout the Nova Centre facility.
In addition, Rogers has also named the plaza in the centre of the complex, which will house more than a thousand people for outdoor activities and festivals. Rogers Square will be a hub of activity for the wider Halifax community and visitors to the city, reads the news release.
"We are pleased to support the local business community with state-of-the-art connectivity as the Nova Centre's preferred technology supplier, and we remain committed to investing in Nova Scotia by supporting community and business efforts and offering technology solutions to businesses of all sizes," said Tom Turner, Rogers’ SVP national accounts and regional sales, enterprise business, in the release. "Every year, thousands of local residents and visitors to Halifax will benefit from this new commercial landmark in Atlantic Canada."
