Gelsen-Net

GELSEN-NET Kommunikationsgesellschaft mbH is a regional telecommunications and IT infrastructure provider based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, founded in 1997. The company delivers broadband connectivity, data communications, and IT infrastructure services, primarily serving municipal, enterprise, and public sector customers across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). As part of its infrastructure portfolio, GELSEN-NET operates secure data center environments supporting locally hosted IT and connectivity-driven workloads.

Known for its strong regional fiber network, municipal ownership structure, and focus on local data sovereignty, GELSEN-NET supports organizations that require reliable, Germany-based infrastructure and network services. The company is closely aligned with public institutions and regional enterprises, positioning it as a trusted provider for compliance-driven and mission-critical environments within the Ruhr region.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Data Center Footprint:

1. Data center facilities located in Gelsenkirchen and the wider NRW region
2. Infrastructure designed to support regional enterprises and public institutions
3. Focus on locally hosted and network-integrated environments

Facility Design & Infrastructure:

1. Enterprise-grade data center environments
2. Redundant power and cooling systems to support high availability
3. Secure colocation environments integrated with GELSEN-NET’s fiber network
4. Facilities designed to support connectivity-centric and enterprise IT workloads

Service Portfolio Overview:

1. Colocation services
2. Enterprise IT and infrastructure services
3. Network and connectivity services
4. Hosting and managed service components (where contractually provided)

🔐 Security & Compliance

Infrastructure Resilience:

1. Redundant power and cooling architectures aligned with enterprise availability requirements
2. Facility design suitable for continuous operation of critical systems

Physical & Logical Security:

1. Controlled facility access and monitoring
2. Secure customer environment segregation
3. Documented operational procedures aligned with professional data center standards

Compliance & Standards:

1. Operations aligned with German and EU regulatory frameworks
2. Infrastructure designed to support organizations with data protection and compliance requirements
3. Where certifications are not publicly disclosed, facilities follow recognized industry best practices

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

Carrier Neutrality:

1. Network-rich environments with access to multiple connectivity options

Network Capabilities:

1. Regional fiber backbone across North Rhine-Westphalia
2. High-availability enterprise connectivity services
3. Secure interconnection and private networking options

Connectivity Use Cases:

1. Enterprises requiring regional, Germany-based connectivity
2. Public sector and municipal organizations
3. Customers with compliance and data residency requirements
4. Organizations deploying hybrid IT environments

💼 Who It Serves

1. Regional enterprises and mid-market organizations
2. Municipalities and public sector institutions
3. Utilities and infrastructure providers
4. Organizations requiring German data residency
5. Customers seeking locally managed IT and network services