firstcolo – Data Centers and Cloud Services from Frankfurt am Main

firstcolo offers professional data center services for secure IT outsourcing. Experienced experts deliver high-performance IT, cloud, and managed services from a single source. Our data centers in Frankfurt am Main stand for low latency, high availability, and maximum flexibility.

Future-proof data center services with direct DE-CIX connectivity

Today, companies require a secure, highly available IT foundation with maximum connectivity. firstcolo provides a home for their servers: data centers in Frankfurt am Main, directly at DE-CIX Frankfurt—the heart of the global internet.

Our customers benefit from certified, reliable performance and individually scalable services tailored precisely to different requirements. Our service portfolio comprises four core areas:

Why firstcolo

Data location Germany

firstcolo stands for GDPR-compliant security and very high data protection standards. Data is stored and processed exclusively in certified data centers in Frankfurt am Main—ideal for compliance and trust requirements.

Personal support from experts

firstcolo focuses on individual solutions with dedicated, direct contacts. Customers benefit from high service quality, short decision-making paths, and close personal collaboration.

Sustainability (Green IT)

Sustainability is an integral part of firstcolo’s corporate philosophy. Energy-efficient cooling technology and 100% green electricity enable resource-efficient and economical operation of modern IT infrastructures.

Network and connectivity

firstcolo offers high-performance multi-terabit connectivity for globally low latency. This guarantees high performance, scalability, and future-proof connectivity.

Our experts behind the technology

At firstcolo, we rely on first-class, innovative technology that meets the highest standards. The heart of our work is our highly trained team. From the very beginning, you receive comprehensive consultation and support tailored precisely to your requirements.

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Benefits for firstcolo Customers

Instant Setup

Immediately available and highly available space for your infrastructure.

Personal service

No call center: You get direct contact with our technical staff.

GDPR Compliance

Your data is secure and always optimally protected.

Future-Proof Infrastructure

State-of-the-art cooling technology, 100% green electricity, and high energy efficiency.

Certified services and customized solutions

Colocation and server housing

When it comes to your data, we rely on maximum security.

Cloud services

All data from our firstcolo cloud solutions is hosted in our certified and secure data centers in Frankfurt am Main.

Managed Services

Relieve your IT with professionally operated services. Our expert team supports you in German and English, with a personal contact and 24/7 support.

Network & Security

Premium DDoS protection and high-performance network from a single source—with direct DE-CIX connectivity for maximum security, low latency, and highest availability.

Directly connected: Our locations at the world's leading internet exchange DE-CIX

firstcolo operates highly available data centers in the Rhine-Main region. The focus is on Frankfurt am Main with a direct connection to the world’s leading internet exchange DE-CIX. All locations are designed redundantly, certified according to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001, TÜV-tested, and powered by 100% green electricity. Learn more now. ➚

Certified Data Centers and Processes at firstcolo

ISO Certifications

firstcolo's data centers are successfully certified according to ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.

TÜV Certification

Our data centers in Frankfurt am Main are also certified as "TÜV-tested Data Center Level 3".

PCI DSS Certified

Highest security standards for the financial sector for colocation services in our Frankfurt data centers.

Case Studies

Central European Cloud Availability Zone

LifeinCloud and LumaDock operate a highly available Availability Zone at firstcolo in Frankfurt, enabling scalable cloud services, low latencies, and high data sovereignty for customers across Europe.

Optimized Infrastructure for Growth

Learn how StorageBase boosted its CEPH storage performance by migrating to a high-performance Frankfurt data center – thereby acquiring new major clients and increasing revenue by 30%.

Colocation for AI from Germany

Learn how Omnifact rapidly deployed a scalable H100 GPU infrastructure in a German high-density data center—including 24/7 operations, energy-efficient cooling, and GDPR compliance.

Career with firstcolo—growing together

firstcolo offers a modern work environment with a collegial atmosphere and exciting technological challenges. We are looking for individuals with team spirit, curiosity, and passion for IT who want to take responsibility and work in a service-oriented manner for customers. Learn more now →

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firstcolo offers technology-enthusiastic young talents the opportunity to train as an IT Specialist for System Integration (m/f/d) at the data center in Frankfurt am Main within three years.

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