CGI: Waterton Data Centre

The CGI Waterton Data Center is a secure, enterprise-grade facility operated by CGI, a global IT and business consulting services provider. Located in Calgary’s Waterton business district, the data center supports mission-critical workloads for government, financial services, energy, and enterprise organizations across Western Canada.

Strategically positioned in Alberta’s primary economic hub, the facility benefits from strong regional connectivity, reliable utility infrastructure, and geographic stability. The Waterton Data Center is designed to provide secure colocation and managed hosting environments aligned with CGI’s broader portfolio of IT outsourcing, cloud enablement, and digital transformation services.

Engineered for high availability and operational resilience, the facility supports enterprise workloads requiring strong compliance, data sovereignty, and robust physical security controls.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Enterprise-grade data center located in Calgary, Alberta
2. Designed to support mission-critical IT workloads
3. Carrier-neutral connectivity options
4. Redundant power and cooling infrastructure
5. Secure colocation and managed hosting environments
6. Integration with CGI’s managed services, cloud, and IT outsourcing capabilities
7. On-site operational support and remote-hands services

🔌 Power Infrastructure

1. Utility power sourced from Alberta’s stable regional grid
2. Redundant UPS systems for continuous power delivery
3. Backup generators supporting extended uptime
4. Designed for high availability and resilient operations

❄️ Cooling Infrastructure

1. Redundant cooling systems designed for continuous operation
2. Precision cooling to maintain optimal environmental conditions
3. Temperature and humidity monitoring across data halls

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity
2. Access to regional and national fiber providers
3. Cross-connect services available for private and hybrid cloud deployments
4. Supports secure WAN, MPLS, and internet connectivity

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security controls
2. 24/7 monitored access with controlled entry points
3. CCTV surveillance throughout critical areas
4. Visitor management and strict access policies
5. Supports compliance requirements for regulated industries
6. Data residency aligned with Canadian data sovereignty requirements

💼 Who It Serves

1. Federal, provincial, and municipal government agencies
2. Financial institutions and regulated enterprises
3. Energy and utilities sector organizations
4. Enterprises requiring Canadian data residency
5. Organizations seeking managed infrastructure and IT outsourcing services