We are more than IT infrastructure
As a data center service provider, we offer comprehensive solutions that go beyond first-class hardware and a strong backbone. Our cornerstones are IT management services and support, personal customer care, and the highest standards in security, compliance, and sustainability.
firstcolo – First-Class Colocation
Innovative, customer-oriented, and eco-friendly
About 20 years ago, the idea for firstcolo was born in Frankfurt am Main. As a German data center service provider, we offer an all-inclusive package for all IT needs. With a European data location, market-leading PUE values, and personal service: Our experts are always directly accessible to our customers. Founded with a clear vision, we have developed into a strong team of over 80 employees in the DACH region. Today, we offer modern data center services and create reliable environments where your data finds a secure home.
Our experts give the personal touch to state-of-the-art technology.
Because technology alone doesn't make you happy.
Do call centers without responsibilities drive you crazy? Us too. That’s why we take responsibility. Our specialists always offer you the immediate advice you need for your project. Coordination is handled personally through a single interface.
We are convinced that the key to our customers’ success lies in putting people at the center. This is reflected in our approach: With direct contacts, we ensure that you are immediately equipped with the necessary state-of-the-art technology and can start right away.
With our proven methods, we have worked on the development of hundreds of software products for both leading brands, including Fortune 500 companies, and SMEs.
How we create success for our customers
Our company has been successful in the market since 2007 and has experienced rapid growth right from the beginning. Our strengths include unlimited flexibility, consistently personal and reliable service, and the consistent use of the most modern technologies.
Quality Leader
Our standards are high, both in implementation and in results. Innovative thinking is lived by our young and dedicated team.
Personal & Hands-on
Our experts deal directly with your needs and work with you to ensure that you can take advantage of the best solution for yourself.
Fast Support
We provide you with the resources you need in the shortest possible time, without any waiting period. Pragmatic & efficient, so that you can implement your plans in the best possible way.
Value for Money
We offer quality without compromise at a fair price: With transparent billing structures, without hidden costs and without performance restrictions.
100% IT made in Germany
You know at all times where your data is stored and always maintain full transparency. Additionally, our IT specialists in our data centers are directly accessible to you 24/7.
Flexibility
We act and react – we know how important it is to stay on the ball these days. Our customers appreciate our willingness to adapt to their needs as best as possible to realize their wishes.
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The firstcolo Story
Story
In 2007, firstcolo hit the pulse of the times as the demand for highly available and secure data center solutions increased sharply. With a team of proven IT experts who immediately recognized and implemented customer needs, firstcolo laid the foundation for a future-oriented IT infrastructure that makes companies sustainably successful.
Mission
We ensure that the digital society functions smoothly by providing highly available and secure IT infrastructures. Our goal is to offer companies of all sizes the reliability and performance they need to keep their business-critical websites and applications running around the clock.
Vision
We want to help shape a digital world where IT infrastructures not only offer the highest performance and availability, but are also designed to be sustainable and resource-efficient. We aim to provide companies with a robust and environmentally friendly foundation on which they can drive their growth securely and responsibly.
An overview of our journey
Founding of firstcolo GmbH
Establishment of firstcolo GmbH (then known as "First Colo GmbH"), consolidation and further development of the offered services.
Development into an International Carrier
Through the expansion of network infrastructure with strategic partnerships, firstcolo rapidly develops into an international carrier.
The first own data center
Start of construction of a highly available data center "AOC" in Frankfurt am Main. Opening of the own data center in Kruppstraße (Frankfurt am Main).
Winner of Deloitte Fast 50 Awards
firstcolo is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative strength. These accolades underscore firstcolo's leading role in the IT industry and its ability to successfully assert itself in a highly competitive market.
Again winner of Deloitte Fast 50 Awards
In 2014, firstcolo again receives the "Fast 50 Awards" from Deloitte, particularly due to doubling its data center capacity. This expansion allows for further expanding the offering and providing even more customers with highly available IT solutions.
Capacity expansion and Deloitte Fast 500 Awards
At the AOC location, the capacity of the power infrastructure is expanded. This year, the data center service provider firstcolo is a winner of the Deloitte "Fast 500" (EMEA) Awards.
New partners and winner of Deloitte Fast 50 Awards
Merger with five e-business service providers for digital value creation to form diva-e. Cooperation partnership with Proxmox. firstcolo is once again a winner of the Deloitte "Fast 50" Awards.
TÜV certification and merger
firstcolo receives certification from TÜV Rheinland according to the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard. First Colo GmbH merges with Accelerated IT Services & Consulting GmbH under the parent company diva-e.
Certification as a Level 3 data center
The firstcolo data centers in Frankfurt am Main are certified as "Level 3 data center" by TÜV Süd.
Capacities are expanded
The data center service provider firstcolo expands the capacity of its backbone to 1,000 Gbit/s. Setup and productive commissioning of the firstcolo OpenStack cluster are implemented.
Renaming and PoP location in Munich
In 2020, the company is renamed to diva-e Datacenters GmbH. The first PoP (Point of Presence) is established in Munich.
Certifications and capacity expansion
The data center service provider records recertification according to ISO 27001:2013 as well as certification according to ISO 9001 for both data center locations in Frankfurt. The capacity of the firstcolo backbone is expanded to 1,500 Gbit/s. Establishment of the redundancy site in Zurich and a PoP in Frankfurt.
New data center in Frankfurt, investor Cube joins
The new data center R3 at the location on Hanauer Landstraße is opened. Data center capacities are expanded at the Werkhaus location. Acquisition by infrastructure investor Cube Infrastructure Managers ("Cube") and renaming to firstcolo GmbH.
Our main location: Frankfurt on Main
We operate the majority of our infrastructure in our own data centers in Frankfurt am Main: They are certified by TÜV Saarland as highly available Level 3 data centers. This ensures flawless operation of the server systems housed there, which are used by our customers in the form of colocation or as dedicated rental servers.
The management team
Jerome Evans
Founder and Managing Director
Nicolaj Kamensek
Founder and Managing Director
Dennis Bergfeld
Chief Financial Officer
Certificates
ISO 27001
Frankfurt data centers of firstcolo are ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified
• Continuous compliance and further development of the information security system along the entire value chain
PCI-DSS
• Globally recognized, provides strict security standards for credit card data
• Protects e-commerce retailers and end customers from fraud
• Secures transactions in the financial sector
100% Green Electricity
• firstcolo data centers are powered 100% by green electricity
• TÜV Süd certified green electricity, sourced from mainova AG, Frankfurt
ISO 9001:2015
• Effective quality management system
• Optimized, transparent processes
TÜV certified DC Level 3 AOC
• Highly available data center 24/7
• Redundant technical systems, reliable power supply
• Complies with legal data protection requirements
TÜV certified DC Level 3 Werkhaus
• Highly available data center 24/7
• Redundant technical systems, reliable power supply
• Complies with legal data protection requirements
Grow with us!
We are looking for real team players who always stay curious and are particularly tech-savvy. We are the right place for you if you appreciate a cooperative atmosphere, can take on responsibility and want to go the extra mile for our clients.
Can we count on you? Then send us your application to our job portal!
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