Netcologne Gesellschaft fur telekommunikation mbh: DC-SÜS Aquisgrán

The Aquisgrán (Aachen) Data Center, operated by NetCologne, is a regional, carrier-neutral facility designed to deliver secure, high-availability colocation and cloud-ready infrastructure for enterprises, public institutions, and service providers across North Rhine–Westphalia. Located in Aachen—an important technology, research, and industrial hub bordering Belgium and the Netherlands—the data center offers strong cross-border connectivity and reliable digital infrastructure. As part of NetCologne’s growing data-center network, the site combines robust redundancy, scalable hosting environments, and direct access to one of Germany’s most advanced regional fiber networks.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Enterprise-grade power infrastructure featuring redundant UPS systems, emergency generators, and dual feed configurations to maintain continuous operations.
2. High-efficiency cooling systems built with N+1 redundancy to ensure stable temperature and humidity across critical IT halls.
3. Carrier-neutral design, enabling customers to choose among multiple network operators or connect directly to NetCologne’s extensive fiber backbone.
4. Scalable colocation options, including rack units, full racks, private cages, and tailored suites for enterprise workloads.
5. Support for high-density compute, suitable for virtualization, cloud workloads, AI/ML applications, and performance-driven IT stacks.
6. 24/7 monitoring, with NetCologne’s engineering team providing remote hands and proactive facility oversight.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. 24/7 site security, supported by controlled physical access, CCTV surveillance, and secured perimeters.
2. Multi-factor access controls, such as proximity cards, PIN/badge systems, and secure, monitored access paths to data halls.
3. Fire detection and suppression systems, incorporating VESDA or equivalent early smoke detection and gas-based extinguishing solutions.
4. Compliant with industry-leading standards commonly upheld across NetCologne facilities:
5. ISO 27001 (Information Security)
6. ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
7. GDPR-aligned data-handling requirements
8. Dedicated private spaces, designed for sensitive or regulated workloads including finance, e-government, and healthcare applications.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral ecosystem, enabling connections to German and international telecom operators.
2. Direct integration with NetCologne’s high-capacity regional fiber network, providing low-latency connectivity throughout NRW.
3. Cross-border routing advantages due to Aachen’s geographic position at the tri-border region with Belgium and the Netherlands.
4. Cross-connect availability for fiber, copper, and VLAN-based interconnection models.
5. Ideal for ISPs, cloud providers, enterprises, and research institutions requiring dependable, high-bandwidth connectivity.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises and SMEs across Aachen, Cologne, Bonn, and surrounding regions needing secure colocation and cloud connectivity.
2. Telecom operators, ISPs, and content platforms requiring robust network presence in NRW.
3. Government agencies, universities, and research centers seeking high-reliability infrastructure close to Aachen’s academic cluster (RWTH Aachen University, Fraunhofer Institutes).
4. Cloud, SaaS, and digital service providers deploying regional compute and edge nodes.
5. Organizations requiring DR, multi-site resilience, or hybrid-cloud infrastructure.