Shaw Communications' business division has launched 'Fibre+ Gig 2.0', a 2Gbps internet service aimed at supporting demand from businesses of all sizes across Western Canada to connect their data-heavy applications and cloud services. Katherine Emberly, President, Business, Shaw Communications, said: 'Businesses are more connected today than ever before, and with more technology powering their front and backend operations, they need access to fast and reliable internet services that can keep pace with their needs. Shaw Business Gig 2.0 is a game-changer – businesses of any size can now have access to speeds and capacity they need to handle today's demands while preparing for technology of the future.'

Shaw Business Fibre+ Gig 2.0 is available in over 97% of Shaw's Western Canadian footprint, including urban and smaller business centres. A press release adds that Gig 2.0 features unlimited data volume usage and is ideal for clients operating multiple locations who utilise multiple connected technology services simultaneously, from in-store Wi-Fi and point-of-sale systems to videoconferencing tools, multiple connected workstations and cloud services.

Thanks to TeleGeography for this industry update.