Exploring Colocation: Why Enterprises are Adopting Colocation for Digital Transformation As organizations expand their digital capabilities, colocation has become an essential component for businesses seeking scalable, efficient IT infrastructure. Digital Realty’s recent article, "What is Colocation and Why Does It Matter?", dives into the advantages of colocation and how it provides secure, flexible solutions that address increasing data and power demands. Colocation services offer companies a third-party space to store IT hardware and data systems, helping reduce the complexity and cost of managing on-premises data centers. With more data than ever being generated globally, colocation supports growth with infrastructure designed for high-density computing needs like AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Key Benefits of Colocation: Cost-Efficiency: By offloading capital expenditure (CapEx) requirements, colocation enables a shift to operational [...]

EXA Infrastructure Strengthens Nordic Digital Ecosystem with Finland Expansion Our partners at EXA Infrastructure have made a significant move in their network growth strategy, expanding their dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) backbone to connect Helsinki, Finland, directly to Stockholm. This step enhances EXA's presence in the Nordic region, which is increasingly emerging as a central hub for digital infrastructure, driven by green energy and growing data center investments. With the Finnish market forecasted to grow at a 32% CAGR over the next five years, EXA's new Helsinki connection directly supports the rising demand for scalable, diverse connectivity solutions in the region. This expansion follows EXA's strategic collaboration with Bulk Infrastructure on the Havfrue Transatlantic system, which links North America to Norway and Denmark, and now extends to Finland—providing [...]

Colt Technology Services Expands Transatlantic Network for Enhanced Connectivity Between Europe and North America We’re excited to share that our partner, Colt Technology Services, has bolstered one of the busiest data routes in the world with its new fibre optic network connecting subsea cable landing stations on the U.S. East Coast to key data centers. This infrastructure build promises faster, more reliable, and secure connectivity for businesses across the Atlantic, unlocking new growth potential between Europe and North America. In this first phase, Colt’s network is now live from subsea landing stations in Long Island, New York, to data centers at Hudson Street and 8th Avenue in New York City. The full rollout, expected by mid-2025, will ensure low-latency, high-capacity pathways for enterprises on both sides of [...]

Bridging the Data Gap Between Switzerland and India: Insights from Our CEO in Computerworld In an increasingly digital world, data has become one of the most valuable assets for companies, especially those navigating international growth. In a recent interview with Computerworld magazine, our CEO, Wilhelm Pfeifer, offered insights into how Swiss businesses can leverage digital infrastructure to take full advantage of the newly implemented free trade agreement with India. Pfeifer, in collaboration with our partners at Digital Realty, discussed the crucial role that reliable, high-performance data solutions play in modern businesses. As cross-border trade between Switzerland and India becomes tariff-free, it’s not just physical goods that need to move efficiently—data must flow seamlessly too. With Digital Realty’s PlatformDIGITAL® and their expansive global network of data centers, including [...]

Understanding NIS2 and Ensuring Data Security Compliance The new NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive) introduces updated cybersecurity requirements across the EU, which companies must follow to maintain robust data security standards. NIS2 expands the scope of entities required to meet cybersecurity standards, emphasizes timely reporting of incidents, and mandates stricter measures for safeguarding critical infrastructure. NIS2 applies to important and essential entities, imposing supervisory measures and penalties for non-compliance. Organizations must prepare by implementing strong cybersecurity frameworks, including risk management systems, incident reporting protocols, and supply chain security measures. The directive also holds management accountable, ensuring that executives take responsibility for cybersecurity maturity, including conducting risk assessments and implementing risk treatment plans. AAA Sales & Management GmbH, with its commitment to providing cutting-edge digital solutions such [...]

We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity from our partners at AtlasEdge! As part of their year-end promotion, businesses can secure premium colocation services at AtlasEdge’s cutting-edge Zürich Altstetten data center. This special deal includes a full rack, complete with 2,3 kW of power, at an unbeatable rate. With redundant power supplies and pre-wired connections, this offer is perfect for businesses looking to future-proof their infrastructure in a state-of-the-art facility. Key facts of this offer: - 1 Full Rack including power consumption of 2,3 kW / Month - Monthly Price: 990 CHF -Term: 36 Months Additional advantages for you: - Redundant power supply: Each rack includes two redundant PDUs to ensure maximum availability - Pre-cabling included: The corresponding pre-cabling to the MeetMe room is already prepared (subject [...]

Enhancing Global Operations with JMP Technology Services and Digital Realty Watch the latest Video here In the highly competitive world of international sports betting, latency and inconsistent service quality can have significant impacts on customer satisfaction and business performance. Cashpoint, a leading provider in this space, recognized the need to address these issues to maintain its competitive edge. To achieve this, Cashpoint partnered with JMP Technology Services and Digital Realty's PlatformDIGITAL® to overhaul its digital infrastructure. The collaboration focused on centralizing Cashpoint's IT operations to reduce latency across its global network. With Digital Realty's expansive infrastructure and JMP's expertise in managing complex IT environments, Cashpoint was able to achieve a 57% reduction in cross-connect setup times. This improvement not only enhanced the speed and reliability of their [...]

Optimizing SASE Implementation with Colt and AAA Sales As businesses shift to cloud-based applications and remote workforces, secure and efficient network solutions are crucial. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has emerged as a vital framework, merging networking and security into a unified, cloud-native solution. What is SASE? SASE combines wide area networking (WAN) with security services like zero trust network access (ZTNA), secure web gateways (SWG), and cloud access security brokers (CASB), all delivered via the cloud. This integration simplifies management and enhances security, providing consistent policies across all access points—whether on-premise, remote, or cloud-based. Choosing the Right SASE Approach Organizations must decide between single-vendor and multi-vendor SASE solutions: Single-Vendor SASE: Offers simplicity by reducing the complexity of managing multiple systems and vendors. It’s ideal for businesses [...]

Rapid data growth and increased connectivity demand are constants, companies must stay ahead by ensuring their network infrastructure is not only robust but also scalable. Our partners at euNetworks recently showcased their ability to address these challenges through a case study involving a global IoT software provider. Faced with the task of expanding their network's bandwidth to accommodate millions of connected devices, the customer turned to euNetworks for a solution that would both enhance performance and allow for future growth. euNetworks delivered a private, managed network solution that included a dedicated 100Gb Ethernet core network, with future capacity already in place thanks to pre-installed 200Gb capabilities. This approach ensured that the network could scale alongside the customer’s evolving needs. Key to the solution was the 24/7 management [...]