Retelit S.p.A.: Retelit Genoa Data Center

The Retelit GESCA (Genova) data center, located at Via Scarsellini 6D/E in Genoa, Italy, is part of Retelit’s national network of data centers serving OTT, media, and telecom providers. It leverages Genoa’s seaside location and existing submarine cable infrastructure, positioning it as a strategic node for low-latency connectivity across the Mediterranean region. Being part of Retelit’s infrastructure allows the facility to interconnect into Retelit’s broader fiber backbone, which spans major Italian cities and international PoPs, enhancing its reach and traffic diversity. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Power Capacity: ~0.06 MW IT power. 
• Facility Size: ~1,722 sq ft (~160 m²). 
• Service Types: Colocation / housing services; standard and bespoke solutions for space, racks, and infrastructure tailored for telecom, media, OTT.
• Operational Status: The facility is built and operational.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Remote Monitoring & Access Control: 24×7 remote monitoring. Access allowed only with prior authorization. 
• Physical Security: The site has continuous access controls, with security staff and surveillance systems. Intrusion detection and motion sensors are part of Retelit's general data center standards. 
• Compliance & Certifications: Retelit (as a group) holds several certifications, including:
• • ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management) • ISO/IEC 20000-1 (IT service management)
• • ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) 
• • ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, etc. 
• Cybersecurity Services: Vulnerability assessment & penetration testing, threat intelligence, DDoS protection, firewall as a service, endpoint detection & response, email security, and a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) offering. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Integration into Retelit Backbone: Connected via Retelit’s proprietary fiber-optic network, which spans tens of thousands of km across Italy, including many MANs and on-net sites. 
• Carrier / OTT / Media Friendly: The GESCA Genova facility explicitly targets OTT, media, and telecom providers, meaning it supports the standard carrier/peering demands of those customers. 
• Interconnection Options: While specific carriers in GESCA Genova are not all listed, Retelit offers various interconnection and cross-connect services across its data centers. Dark fiber and high-capacity transport among data centers are part of its service portfolio. 
• Proximity to Subsea Infrastructure: Genoa is increasingly significant as a submarine cable landing hub (e.g. projects like QGEN01). The GESCA facility benefits from that trend, especially as Retelit is involved in expanding PoPs and submarine cable connectivity in the region.

💼 Who It Serves

• OTT (Over-the-Top) Media Providers, streaming services needing distributed infrastructure. 
• Telecom Operators / Carriers that need local presence in Genoa or Mediterranean submarine cable interconnects. 
• Content Delivery Networks, distribution/content caching networks benefiting from proximity to undersea cables and diverse routes.
• Enterprises in the region needing colocation / hosting for latency-sensitive or connectivity dependent workloads.
• Cloud / Hybrid Cloud users that require edge-oriented presence in Genoa, or resilience via multi-site deployments.