Telekommunikation Mittleres Ruhrgebiet GmbH: Bochum 1 Datacenter

The TMR Bochum 1 data centre, operated by TMR – Telekommunikation Mittleres Ruhrgebiet GmbH, is located at 4 Obere Stahlindustrie, Bochum (D-44793), in Germany’s Ruhr metropolitan region. 

TMR has built a strong presence in the region since the telecommunications market liberalisation, and the Bochum 1 facility forms part of its data-centre and fibre-network infrastructure offering. 

Situated in the industrial and business-hub of the Ruhr, the facility benefits from Germany’s dense fibre network, regional connectivity and central location in Europe’s largest inland economic area. This makes it a compelling choice for enterprises, carriers and service providers seeking regional colocation, network access and resilient hosting infrastructure.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• The data centre is built with a resilient power infrastructure, including multiple levels of redundancy such as UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems and standby generators, designed to support continuous operation.
• Advanced cooling and environmental control systems are in place to maintain optimal temperature and humidity for IT hardware, supporting enterprise-grade deployments. 
• Located within a broader fibre- and carrier-infrastructure ecosystem operated by TMR, the facility integrates well with the company’s own fibre-network footprint and regional connectivity services.
• The Bochum 1 site is positioned for secure, reliable colocation services, and is part of the strategic infrastructure network within the Ruhr area, offering industrial-strength hosting in a regional market with good access and strong power grid reliability.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• The facility uses multiple layers of physical security measures: controlled access zones, monitored entry, video surveillance (CCTV) and secure site operations. 
• TMR emphasises enterprise and institutional customers, providing infrastructure with high operational standards, local support and regional compliance. 
• Though specialised certification details (such as ISO 27001, Tier classification) for the Bochum 1 site were not publicly listed in the sources reviewed, the facility is part of a modern data-centre portfolio backed by a credible regional telecom operator.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• The site is carrier-neutral and well-connected in the Ruhr region; there is access to major fibre-network routes, regional network providers and enhanced inter-connectivity potential. 
• The data centre leverages TMR’s existing fibre backbone and is located within one of Germany’s densest industrial-and-network areas, making it suitable for low-latency access across the region.
• It benefits from local peering ecosystems: for example the regional internet-exchange infrastructure (e.g., Ruhr‑CIX) enhances connectivity options in the Ruhr data-centre market.

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and mid-sized organisations needing reliable colocation and hosting services in Germany’s Ruhr region, with local support and regional presence.
• Telecommunications carriers, network service providers and system integrators seeking a regional data-centre hub with strong fibre access and regional network integration.
• Service providers (SaaS, content, edge, hybrid-cloud) that need a local footprint in the Ruhr region for latency-sensitive or regional-redundant deployments.
• Companies requiring a data-centre location with industrial-grade infrastructure, resilient power and network access within the German market.