NorthC: Berlin Data Center

The NorthC Berlin Gradestraße Data Center, located in the southern part of Berlin, serves as a key facility in one of Germany’s most dynamic digital markets. As part of NorthC’s regional data center portfolio across Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, the site offers resilient colocation services with international reach.

Berlin’s strategic role as a hub for government, research, startups, and international enterprises ensures the data center is well-positioned to support organizations requiring reliable IT infrastructure. Following NorthC’s acquisition, the facility is being upgraded to align with the company’s high operational standards of availability, security, and sustainability.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Current Facilities

• Installed electrical capacity: 0.9 MW
• Single-feed power supply
• UPS system: 4 MW
• Generator redundancy: 2 × 2 MVA (Tier-2 standard)
• Cooling redundancy = N, with cooling performance of 750 W/m²
• Fire protection: dry-pipe sprinkler system, early smoke detection, and smoke extraction
• Logistics support including receipt and temporary storage of equipment
• Self-service portal for customer access

Planned Upgrades (by Q1 2027)

• Installed electrical capacity: 4 MW
• Distributed redundant power supply (N+1)
• UPS system: 5 MW
• Generator redundancy: 3 × 2 MVA (Tier-3 standard)
• Cooling redundancy = N+1, with cooling performance up to 2400 W/m²
• Fire protection: high-fog water mist system with advanced smoke detection
• Expanded services: Remote Hands, digital service requests via MyNorthC, and monitoring via CIMS portal

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Layered physical security throughout the site
• 24/7 remote monitoring with two-factor authentication (2FA)
• 24/7 CCTV monitoring in office and colocation areas
• Site perimeter protected with fencing and secured entrance gate
• Planned: biometric 2FA turnstile access and 24/7 onsite security staff

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral environment with multiple providers available
• Diverse fiber entry routes for redundancy
• Interconnection across NorthC’s broader data center ecosystem in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland
• Full access to Remote Hands, service portals, and monitoring tools as part of upgrades

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and public sector institutions in Berlin needing secure IT infrastructure
• Startups, research organizations, and tech companies requiring scalable colocation
• International businesses expanding in Germany’s capital market
• Customers seeking hybrid cloud strategies with carrier-neutral interconnection options
• Organizations focused on sustainability, benefiting from NorthC’s green energy commitments and CO₂-neutral target by 2030