Data Center Locations
With Green, Switzerland's leading data center operator, and NorthC, renowned for regional data centers, we teamed up with two industry leaders providing colocation, connectivity, and communication services. Having the data centers strategically located in the region of Zurich and Basel, we are fostering a high-performance platform that ensures efficiency, security, and innovation.
Why we partnered with Green
Performance
Green provides a secure, highly-networked, and powerful data center platform across four sites in Switzerland, two of them with Hyperscaler Capabilities for the leading international cloud providers. The company is continuously expanding its data center footprint, investing in sustainable solutions, and fostering innovation.
Security and Resilience
Green is committed to state-of-the-art data center security and resilience as the basis for successfully and reliably outsourcing of servers and data. All data center sites are staffed on site and monitored by security personnel 24/7.
Innovation
Green is a leading data center provider in the field of colocation (ISG, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) and carries a future-proof growth strategy.
Connectivity
Green offers access to 50 carriers, interconnected redundantly with all Green sites and to SwissIX, providing Cloud Connects, enabling direct private connections to all major Public Cloud providers, and connected to over 700 data centers worldwide, while also offering a wide range of connectivity services through Green.
Expertise
Certified according to various standards for security, sustainability, business continuity management, and operational excellence, Green is the ideal choice for any company seeking high availability and secure housing including regulated industries.
Energy Efficiency
Green is committed to sustainability and high energy efficiency. The company has reduced energy consumption by increasing energy efficiency, utilizes renewable energy for its data center operations, and has implemented waste heat utilization strategies.
Certificates
ISO 22301: leading standard for business continuity management (BCM) ISO 27001: leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS) ISO 27701: leading standard for privacy information management systems (PIMS) ISO 50001: leading norm for comprehensive energy management SOC1 - Type 2 / ISAE 3402 - Type 2 compliant company PCI DSS-compliant (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) M&O Stamp of Approval (Uptime Institute) for Datacenter Zurich West 3
Metro Campus Zurich
The Metro Campus Zurich is a modern, certified data site with redundant infrastructure and extensive networking, coupled with access to a complete cloud ecosystem.
Certified reliability
The Zurich Metro Campus holds ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and audit reports like SOC1 - Type 2 / ISAE 3402, ensuring compliance with global standards and regulations, while regular assessments ensure the availability and security of facilities and processes.
High Performance
The data centers provide high-density computing and a redundant, high-performance cooling infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation at the exceptionally high N+2 standard.
Strong Connectivity
Offering access to 50 carriers, interconnected redundantly with all Green sites and to SwissIX, providing Cloud Connects, enabling direct private connections to all major Public Cloud providers, and connected to over 700 data centers worldwide, while also offering a wide range of connectivity services through Green.
Metro Campus Zurich West
The Campus is centrally located within the Zurich–Bern–Basel business triangle and is Switzerland’s most important data hub. It combines security, availability, and sustainability, while data centers are among the most efficient in Switzerland and meet the ISO 50001 energy management standard.
High Processing Power
With the first Swiss high-density data center, Green delivers the power density needed for high-performance computing and meets all the requirements of international cloud providers. Redundant systems for power and cooling always ensure reliable operation and maximum availability.
Comprehensive connectivity
Offering access to 50 carriers, interconnected redundantly with all Green sites and to SwissIX, providing Cloud Connects, enabling direct private connections to all major Public Cloud providers, and connected to over 700 data centers worldwide, while also offering a wide range of connectivity services through Green.
Certified security
Security processes and systems are rigorously tested. Multi-step access policies,
multiple security zones and staff on-site ensure that data and systems are safe.
Zurich City
The underground facility was designed as a maximum-security data center specifically tailored to the financial industry. In addition, the data center is close enough to downtown Zurich for fast data transfers but still a safe distance away, in line with regulatory requirements.
Maximum Security
The facility is located underground and designed to withstand flooding for additional protection. The comprehensive security concept is based on certified processes and trained security staff is always present at the data center.
Ideal Location
Datacenter Zurich City is close to the financial center and easily accessible from the Zurich-Basel-Bern business triangle as well as Switzerland’s Crypto Valley in the area of Zug.
High level of reliability
The data center's exceptional reliability is upheld by redundant power supplies, coupled with district cooling network and additional cooling equipment. Its availability is further ensured through connections via separate fiber-optic cables.
Why we partnered with NorthC
Sustainability
NorthC is committed to becoming completely carbon-neutral by 2030. Their sustainable roadmap includes using green energy, modular construction for energy efficiency, and the innovative use of green hydrogen for emergency power. NorthC also emphasizes the importance of residual heat utilization to support local communities, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
Certifications
NorthC has several certifications that guarantee and demonstrate the quality and continuity of services, including ISO 9901, 27001, 14001, 22301, NEN 7510, PCI DSS and ISAE 3402.
Power
In Münchenstein (Basel) 1, NorthC operates a high density data center with 22kW and an installed electrical power of 6 MW. In addition the data center offers 2N UPS redundancy and N+1 generator redundancy.
Services
Besides a 24/7 technical support, such as patching, placing, or removing equipment and NorthC also provides a self-service portal, as well as logistical support. Last but not least the entire service is rounded off by providing a full project management skillset.
Certificates
ISO 9001 – Quality Management System ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System ISO 27001 – Information Security System ISO 22301 – Business Continuity NEN 7510 – Information Security Standard in Healthcare PCI DSS – Credit Card Transactions ISAE 3402 Type II Assessed
Datacenter Münchenstein (Basel) 1
The Münchenstein (Basel) 1 data center is located on the NorthC Campus in the vibrant heart of the Münchenstein economic zone. It is a state-of-the-art data center and is uniquely suited for high-density computing environments.
Power
Münchenstein (Basel) 1 is a high density data center with 22Kw and 6MW installed electirc power. In addition, the data center provides 2N UPS redundancy and N+1 generator redundancy.
Security
The data center offers five security zones and CCTV surveillance, certified security personnel on site and biometric access system with single personal access control system.
Service
NorthC provides 24/7 technical support, such as patching, placing or removing equipment. In addition the offer planning, consulting, installation, a self service portal and logisital support.
