NorthC: Groningen 1 & 2 Data Centers

The NorthC Groningen 1 & 2 Data Centers, located in the northern Netherlands, provide secure, sustainable, and high-availability infrastructure in a region known for its strong digital and energy ecosystems. Groningen has become a strategic location for businesses seeking resilient colocation outside the heavily concentrated Amsterdam area, while still maintaining excellent connectivity to the rest of the Netherlands and Europe.

By operating two interconnected facilities in Groningen, NorthC offers redundancy, scalability, and flexibility for enterprises, cloud providers, and public sector organizations. Both sites are built to NorthC’s operational standards, ensuring maximum uptime, security, and energy efficiency, aligned with the company’s goal of achieving CO₂-neutral operations by 2030.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Combined installed electrical power capacity across the two sites with scalable expansion options
• UPS systems designed with N+1 redundancy for uninterrupted power delivery
• Generator redundancy configured to Tier-3 equivalent specifications for resilience
• Cooling systems with redundant N+1 design, supporting high-density workloads
• Energy sourced from 100% green electricity, with heat-reuse initiatives integrated into local energy networks
• Modular and scalable infrastructure to support customer growth across both data centers

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Layered physical security including perimeter fencing and gated entry
• 24/7 surveillance and monitoring with CCTV and access logging
• Biometric and two-factor authentication for all entry points
• Onsite staff and remote monitoring via NorthC’s Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Fire protection systems with advanced smoke detection and suppression
• Compliance with industry standards including ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 9001 (quality management)

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral sites with access to a wide range of carriers and ISPs
• Redundant fiber paths ensuring resilient and low-latency connectivity
• Direct links to Amsterdam and other Dutch digital hubs
• Access to NorthC’s inter-data center connectivity platform, enabling hybrid cloud and multi-site redundancy solutions
• Interconnection with regional Internet Exchanges for optimized performance

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and government agencies in Northern Netherlands requiring secure and reliable colocation
• Cloud and IT service providers seeking energy-efficient facilities with strong sustainability credentials
• Research and education institutions in Groningen leveraging low-latency infrastructure
• Organizations pursuing hybrid or multi-cloud strategies with flexible interconnection options
• Businesses with sustainability goals, aligned with NorthC’s CO₂-neutral mission