Swisscom: Bern-Wankdorf Data Center

The Bern-Wankdorf Data Center, operated by Swisscom, is a core component of Switzerland’s highly resilient national digital infrastructure. Located in the Wankdorf district of Bern—one of the country’s most important government and enterprise hubs—the facility is engineered for maximum availability, security, and energy efficiency. As part of Swisscom’s nationwide network of Tier IV–aligned data centers, the Wankdorf site supports mission-critical IT, cloud computing, and hybrid infrastructure for enterprises, the public sector, finance, healthcare, and international organizations. With state-of-the-art redundancy, climate-conscious engineering, and seamless integration into Swisscom’s cloud and connectivity ecosystem, Wankdorf stands among the most advanced facilities in Switzerland.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Tier IV–aligned engineering, built for continuous operations and fault-tolerant design across all core systems.
2. Redundant power architecture with fully dualized feeds, UPS systems across independent paths, and diesel generators ensuring uninterrupted service.
3. High-efficiency cooling infrastructure, including free-cooling technology and precision climate control designed for low PUE operation.
4. Modular and scalable floor capacity to support enterprise racks, high-density compute, private suites, and dedicated rooms.
5. Swisscom-managed cloud integration, enabling direct access to Swisscom Cloud, hybrid cloud frameworks, and private cloud environments.
6. 24/7 operations and remote-hands, delivered by certified Swisscom engineering teams.
7. Energy-optimized design leveraging Switzerland’s cold climate and Swisscom’s sustainability program, with renewable energy sourcing across its DC portfolio.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. 24/7 on-site security, CCTV monitoring, and multi-layer surveillance across interior and exterior zones.
2. Strict access control using biometric authentication, badge credentials, mantraps, and compartmentalized access.
3. Compliance with international and Swiss standards, including:
4. ISO 27001 (Information Security)
5. ISO 20000-1 (Service Management)
6. ISO 50001 (Energy Management)
7. FINMA-aligned requirements for banks
8. Swiss federal and cantonal data-protection regulations
9. Advanced fire detection & suppression, including aspiration detectors (VESDA) and inert-gas fire-suppression systems.
10. Regulated customer zones, including secure cages and private suites for high-security workloads (banking, healthcare, government).

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral facility, with access to multiple Swiss and international carriers.
2. Direct integration with Swisscom’s nationwide IP backbone, one of the most robust networks in Europe.
3. High-speed cloud on-ramps to Swisscom Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and other global cloud providers.
4. Redundant fiber entry routes ensuring high-availability, low-latency connectivity.
5. Cross-connect options supporting fiber, copper, VLAN, and inter-suite interconnection for multi-tenant architectures.
6. Optimal for customers needing Swiss-based data sovereignty combined with global reach.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Financial institutions and insurance firms requiring FINMA-compliant operations and Swiss data sovereignty.
2. Government agencies and public institutions needing highly secure, national-infrastructure-grade facilities.
3. Enterprises undergoing cloud or hybrid IT modernization, including SAP, analytics, and virtualization workloads.
4. Healthcare providers requiring secure, compliant hosting and low-latency access to regional systems.
5. International organizations and NGOs leveraging Switzerland’s regulatory stability and security profile.
6. Cloud, SaaS, telecom, and digital service providers needing a resilient and interconnected presence in Switzerland