Primus Telecommunications Canada is opening its newest Internet Data Centre (IDC) in Edmonton, Alberta.

The new facility addresses the demand from local small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for better IT support by housing and managing mission critical computer server hardware and software assets in the province.

To demonstrate further its commitment to the Alberta market, Primus has added 12 sales employees and five network staff in Edmonton, and seven sales employees in Calgary.

"Our SMB customers have told us that in order to stay competitive, they need to avoid a crisis of complexity - too many IT options and not enough clarity," said AJ Byers, Senior Vice President, Primus Business Services. "With Alberta's economy growing so quickly SMBs need complete solutions that allow them to focus on their core business."

Primus Canada's new, larger sales force will allow the Company to service the majority of the province, allowing SMBs in both urban and suburban settings to take advantage of Primus Business Services' offerings and realize business efficiencies.