Rogers Communications Inc.: EDM DC2 Data Center

Rogers EDM DC2 is a carrier-facility / data center located at 17204 114 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (T5S 2S9). It is operated by Rogers Carrier Services (a division of Rogers Communications) in partnership with Shaw. It serves as one of the primary telecommunications and colocation hubs in Edmonton, providing robust infrastructure for data storage, processing, and network connectivity. As part of Rogers’ national data centre and connectivity footprint, EDM DC2 helps support local, regional, and national enterprises, network operators, and digital service providers. Its strategic advantages include its geographic location in Edmonton (which offers relative proximity to western Canadian fiber routes, and serves as a regional hub) and its integration with Rogers’ broader telecom infrastructure. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• The facility includes multiple redundant power feeds and backup generators to ensure continuous operation during power outages. 
• It employs advanced cooling systems designed for energy efficiency and stable hardware performance. 
• It provides colocation services, including cabinet-based and private cage solutions. 
• The facility is “fully operational” and is part of Rogers’ portfolio of multiple data centres across Canada. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• The site is protected by physical security layers, including access controls, surveillance cameras, and onsite security personnel.
• Digital security measures are part of its offerings, ensuring protection of client data and connectivity services. 
• Rogers’ data centre & cloud service lines hold various relevant certifications (for other sites) including SOC 1 & SOC 2 (Type 2), PCI DSS, etc., indicating corporate adherence to industry-standard security and compliance frameworks. While it is not publicly confirmed if EDM DC2 specifically has every one of those certifications, Rogers’ data centre services are marketed with such credentials.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Rogers EDM DC2 is operated by Rogers Carrier Services, making it tightly integrated with Rogers’ network infrastructure.
• It offers colocation, bare-metal services and interconnection options. 
• Multiple service providers are present in the building: Rogers itself, plus other carriers (for example Telus) have in-building access. inflect.com
• Given its function as a carrier facility, the center is designed for low latency and high throughput connectivity. inflect.com

5. 💼 Who It Serves

• Telecom operators, ISPs and network service providers needing robust carrier-grade infrastructure.
• Enterprises and businesses requiring reliable colocation services in Western Canada.
• Cloud services providers or platforms looking for interconnection points.
• Organizations with regulatory or compliance needs that depend on certified, secure data centre facilities.