The German regional telecommunications service provider NetCologne has commenced construction on a new data centre in Cologne. The company has now commenced construction work on the new facility of its first sustainable data center located in Lovenich and is scheduled to complete the project in spring 2024.
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Strategic Expansion
The Cologne-based company said it is constructing a modern data centre, and the initial phase of construction will include six data centre rooms. The new data centre will be utilised for NetCologne's internal data processing and will expand the existing range of services offered to business customers.
Customer-Centric Solutions
"With our new data centre, we offer our customers services in data storage and processing that are secure, regional and at the same time sustainable. In this combination, this offer is unique in our region," NetCologne said.
"Thanks to our investments in the double-digit millions in the new data centre capacities in our hometown, this growth can be CO2-neutral and in close proximity to our customers," NetCologne added.
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Sustainability
The new facility in Lovenich will include green facades, photovoltaic systems and the consistent use of the resulting waste heat. NetCologne said it will purchase green electricity from RheinEnergie for its operations.
