Dokom gesellschaft fur telekommunikation mbh: Hörde Data Center

Hörde Data Center, operated by DOKOM21, is a carrier-neutral data center located in Dortmund-Hörde, Germany, serving enterprise, public-sector, and connectivity-driven workloads in the Ruhr metropolitan region. Positioned within one of Germany’s most densely populated and economically active areas, the facility benefits from proximity to major industrial centers, municipal institutions, and regional network infrastructure. Designed to support secure, scalable IT environments, the data center aligns with DOKOM21’s role as a regional telecommunications provider with a strong focus on reliability, data sovereignty, and local service delivery.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-availability, enterprise-grade facility design supporting continuous operations and business-critical workloads.
2. Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed power systems and emergency generators to ensure reliable uptime.
3. Efficient cooling architecture designed to maintain stable operating conditions for IT equipment.
4. Carrier-neutral colocation environment, allowing customers to interconnect with multiple regional and national network providers.
5. Scalable colocation offerings, including single cabinets, full racks, and private cages for enterprise and public-sector deployments.
6. Practical facility layout optimized for efficient space and power utilization.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, with remote-hands services available for infrastructure management.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security, including controlled site access and secured data hall environments.
2. Badge-based and role-based access control for customer infrastructure areas.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring of critical facility zones.
4. Fire detection and suppression systems, including early smoke detection and gas-based fire suppression technologies.
5. Compliance alignment with commonly adopted German and European standards and regulations, including:
6. ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
7. ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
8. GDPR data-protection requirements
9. Secure customer environments supported through locked cabinets and segregated colocation spaces.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity, supporting interconnection with regional and national network providers.
2. Strong metro and regional connectivity across Dortmund and the broader Ruhr area.
3. Low-latency access to major German digital hubs, including Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Frankfurt.
4. Cross-connect services available via fiber for customer, carrier, and partner interconnections.
5. Well suited for hybrid IT architectures, municipal IT, and regionally distributed infrastructure deployments.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises requiring secure, locally hosted infrastructure in the Ruhr region.
2. Municipal organizations and public-sector institutions with data-sovereignty requirements.
3. Cloud, SaaS, and managed service providers supporting regional platforms.
4. Internet service providers and network operators establishing regional points of presence.
5. Organizations implementing hybrid IT, disaster recovery, or multi-site architectures within Germany.