Viatel Technology Group: VDC1 Blanchardstown

The VDC1 Blanchardstown data center, operated by Viatel Technology Group, is located in the College Business & Technology Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland (D15 PEC4). As one of Viatel’s three Dublin colocation sites, VDC1 plays a role in Ireland’s digital infrastructure by offering resilient, carrier-rich connectivity to enterprises and network operators. Its location in Dublin positions it well for low-latency access across Ireland and as a gateway into wider European networks.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Raised floor colocation space: 2,609 sq ft
• Two data suites plus a build / staging room facility and meeting rooms 
• Power:
• • 600 kVA main utility feed 
• • 2 × 200 kVA UPS in N+1 configuration 
• • 1,200 kVA standby generator 
• Cooling: hybrid approach combining traditional CRAC units and CRAC units with outside-air exchange, in N+1configuration 
• Hot / cold aisle containment to optimize airflow and thermal efficiency 
• 24×7 monitoring of HVAC, power, and building critical systems 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Onsite NOC personnel 24/7 for operations oversight 
• Dual authentication access control using biometrics and badge systems
• Door access controls at key entrances, internal zones, and passive / active zones 
• External and internal CCTV coverage with ~93 days of on-site video retention 
• Smoke detection system (VESDA) and automatic fire suppression systems 
• ISO 27001 certification held across Viatel’s Dublin data centers (including VDC1) 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Access to multiple telecommunications providers: Viatel, euNetworks, ESB Telecoms, Zayo, eir, BT Ireland, Virgin Media 
• Full IP mesh connectivity via Viatel’s resilient international MPLS backbone 
• Viatel’s DWDM network providing dedicated 1/10/100 G links to other carrier-neutral data centers in Dublin metro area 
• Diverse fiber entry routes for path redundancy and failover resilience 

💼 Who It Serves

• Irish enterprises (finance, tech, government) seeking local colocation infrastructure
• Network operators, cloud providers, and ISPs looking for interconnection in Dublin
• Businesses requiring resilient, compliant infrastructure with strong security and SLA guarantees
• Organizations with moderate capacity or growth-stage needs (given the facility’s size)
• Clients wanting full integration into Viatel’s connectivity network and DWDM backbone