GlobalConnect: OAV68 Data Center

GlobalConnect OAV68 is a data center facility operated by GlobalConnect A/S, located at 68 Østre Aker vei, Oslo 0581, Norway. GlobalConnect is a leading provider of fiber-based digital infrastructure and data center services across Northern Europe, managing over 235,000 km of fiber network and 35,000 m² of secure data center space, including in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Germany. OAV68 benefits from being part of GlobalConnect’s expansive and resilient regional ecosystem, enabling strategic connectivity to Nordic and international networks.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Part of GlobalConnect’s carrier-neutral infrastructure, integrated into its extensive fiber backbone spanning Northern Europe 
• Offers full redundancy for power and cooling systems, ensuring high reliability and availability commonly across GlobalConnect’s colocation facilities 
• Sustainability-focused operations, powered by 100% renewable energy (hydro, wind, or water sources) and employing energy-efficient cooling technologies, including free cooling, direct liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, and immersion cooling 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Multi-layered physical security, including biometric access, personalized access cards, surveillance sensors, dual remote-monitored video surveillance, and 24/7 security staffing—aligned with GlobalConnect’s standard across their data centers 
• Equipped with burglar alarms tied to alarm centers, fire detection, and IT-friendly extinguishing systems (e.g. Inergen®/Argonite®)
• Holds ISO 27001 certification for its data centers in Norway (and across the Nordics and Germany), verifying adherence to stringent information security management practices

4. 🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral facility, enabling flexible interconnection with multiple service providers and access to GlobalConnect’s fiber network Data Centers
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• Integrated into GlobalConnect’s extensive backbone, connecting across Norway and the Nordics with broad network reach Global Connect Group
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• Likely connected to local Internet Exchange points such as OS-IX (Oslo Internet Exchange), given GlobalConnect’s regional operations—though no explicit confirmation for OAV68 was found Data Center Map
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5. 💼 Who It Serves

GlobalConnect OAV68 is ideally suited for:

• Enterprises and public-sector organizations prioritizing robust security, reliability, and sustainable operations.
• Cloud providers and service integrators seeking scalable, carrier-neutral colocation with high availability.
• Industries with sustainability mandates or high-compute demands, benefiting from green energy usage and advanced cooling solutions.
• Businesses requiring efficient Nordic connectivity, leveraging GlobalConnect’s widespread fiber backbone and interconnection ecosystem.