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IRIDEOS S.p.A.: Avalon Campus (Avalon 1)

IRIDEOS S.p.A. Avalon Campus (Avalon 1) is located at Via Caldera, 21/floor 1, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy. The gross building size for this location has not been provided. The gross colocation space is not available for this data center. No power information has been offered for this location. We found 96 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. Certifications for this location include ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001.
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About Avalon Campus (Avalon 1)

The Avalon 1 Data Center is the founding facility of the Avalon Campus, located in Milan, Italy—recognized as the most interconnected data center ecosystem in the country. Operated by IRIDEOS S.p.A., Avalon 1 serves as the cornerstone of IRIDEOS’ cloud, colocation, and interconnection services, offering a secure, carrier-neutral, and high-availability environment for digital transformation and cross-border connectivity.

With direct access to hundreds of carriers, cloud providers, and internet exchanges, Avalon 1 is Italy’s gateway to the global internet and a key component of Southern Europe's digital infrastructure.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Location: Milan, Italy – at the heart of the Avalon Campus, Italy’s top interconnection hub
  • Facility Type: Carrier-Neutral / Colocation / Interconnection Hub
  • Total Floor Area: Approx. 4,000 square meters
  • IT Load Capacity: Up to 5–7 MW
  • Power Infrastructure:
  • Dual power feeds from independent substations
  • 2N UPS systems with automatic failover
  • Diesel generator backup with long runtime capacity
  • Fully monitored and load-balanced power distribution

Cooling and Environmental Design

  • Redundant precision cooling systems (N+1 configuration)
  • Cold aisle containment for energy optimization
  • Engineered for high efficiency and low PUE
  • Supports high-density deployments and critical enterprise workloads

Connectivity and Interconnection

  • Home to over 165 carriers, ISPs, and internet exchanges
  • Direct access to major public cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle)
  • Dense cross-connect environment for enterprise, content, and fintech sectors
  • Integrated with the Avalon Fiber Hub and IRIDEOS’ national network
  • Ideal for multi-cloud strategies, latency-sensitive apps, and interconnection services

Security and Operational Reliability

  • 24/7/365 security presence with advanced monitoring systems
  • Biometric authentication, badge access, and mantrap-controlled entry
  • CCTV coverage across all access points and critical areas
  • Advanced fire detection (aspiration) and gas-based suppression
  • Managed via IRIDEOS’ centralized NOC and SOC for proactive incident response

Certifications and Compliance

  • ISO 27001 – Information Security
  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
  • ISO 50001 – Energy Management
  • ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
  • Built to ANSI/TIA-942 Rating 4 standards

Ideal Use Cases

  • Carrier and Cloud Interconnection
  • Enterprise and Government Colocation
  • Financial Services & Trading Infrastructure
  • Disaster Recovery for Critical Applications
  • Peering and IP Transit Platforms

About IRIDEOS S.p.A.

IRIDEOS S.p.A. is Italy’s leading ICT infrastructure provider, specializing in cloud services, colocation, and high-speed connectivity. With a nationwide fiber network and interconnected data centers across Italy, IRIDEOS empowers digital businesses with resilient, high-performance infrastructure. Avalon 1 is the flagship gateway that connects Italy to Europe and the global internet, enabling high-speed, secure, and scalable digital experiences.