Hivelocity: RIX1 Riga Latvia

RIX1, located at Čuibes iela 17, Latgale Suburb, Rīga, Latvia, is a data center operated by Hivelocity. Positioned in Riga, this facility benefits from Latvia’s mature digital infrastructure, political stability, and favorable business environment, making it a strategic entry point for Baltic and broader European markets. RIX1 enables local and international enterprises to deploy robust hosting solutions close to end users, leveraging the region's strong connectivity and supportive regulatory climate.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Power Infrastructure: Equipped with dual-feed power and backup generators to ensure high reliability and continuity of operations 
• Cooling & Environmental Controls: Utilizes a sophisticated HVAC (CRAC) system for precise temperature and humidity control 
• Fire Suppression & Detection: While not detailed per location, Hivelocity’s broader infrastructure includes overhead and sub-floor fire suppression, leak detection, and advanced fire controls—applicable to RIX1 as part of their standard practices
• Building Size & Colocation Space: Not publicly specified for RIX1; no gross building size or colocation footprint is available 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical Security Measures: Implements biometric scanners, CCTV surveillance, and manned security, ensuring multi-layered physical protection 
• Certifications & Compliance: As part of Hivelocity’s global network, RIX1 benefits from SSAE-16 (SOC 1 Type I and SOC 2 Type I), HIPAA-compliant services, and PCI-compliant services

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral, Multi-router Connectivity: Supports multiple carriers with diverse fiber routes, offering resilience and redundancy 
• High-Performance Network Backbone: Hivelocity’s infrastructure—across its global data centers including RIX1—includes a self-healing, premium blend of transit providers, 1,000+ direct peers, 50,000+ visible ASNs, and over 2 Tbps transit capacity 

💼 Who It Serves

• Bare Metal & Enterprise Clients: Ideal for clients needing dedicated bare-metal servers, custom configurations, and enterprise-grade infrastructure close to Baltic and Eastern European user bases 
• Security-sensitive and Compliance-driven Industries: With HIPAA, PCI, and SOC certifications, RIX1 is well-suited for healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and other sectors requiring strict compliance.
• Customers Requiring High Uptime and Network Resilience: Beneficial for those needing carrier diversity, redundant power, resilient cooling, and robust security infrastructure.