FOR DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY

firstcloud: Your sovereign cloud solution

High-performance, GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure from our certified data centers in Frankfurt am Main – independent of US providers and completely under your control.

✓ GDPR-compliant cloud from Germany
✓ Open-source technology based on OpenStack
✓ ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and PCI-DSS certified infrastructure
✓ Energy-efficient data center operations
✓ High-availability cloud platform
✓ Flexible pay-per-use model

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

Why companies choose firstcolo

“With firstcolo, we were able to scale our infrastructure from a single rack to a private cage—without changing providers and without any interruption to our operations.”

Head of IT, e-commerce company

“The direct DE-CIX connection and the support team’s fast response times ensure our systems are reliably available at all times.”

Head of Infrastructure, SaaS company

“The certifications, transparent documentation, and high operational reliability met our compliance requirements from the very beginning.”

Head of IT, financial services provider

“Thanks to firstcolo’s reliable infrastructure, we can fully focus on our business—the entire process was fast and straightforward.”

Chief Technology Officer, cloud company

“firstcolo’s high-performance CEPH infrastructure delivers maximum availability and security for us—combined with excellent service.”

CTO, Hosting & Cloud Services

“Stable systems, high performance, and scalable solutions make working with firstcolo particularly efficient for me.”

Owner, performance marketing

“firstcolo understood our requirements from the outset. Over the long term, the professional collaboration and high quality standards continue to impress us.”

Head of Development, medical technology & healthcare IT

WHAT FIRSTCOLO OFFERS YOU

Everything for your secure cloud operations

Cloud from Germany

GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure from certified data centers in Frankfurt am Main – with full data sovereignty and low latency.

Open-source technology

OpenStack-based cloud platform with open standards for maximum transparency, flexibility, and independence.

Flexible and predictable

Scale cloud resources as needed and, thanks to pay-per-use, only pay for the services actually used.

Centralized management

Manage and monitor your cloud resources easily and clearly via the web-based Horizon dashboard – anytime and from anywhere.

Highest data security

Our infrastructure meets the highest security standards and is certified according to ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and PCI-DSS.

Sustainable & energy-efficient

The firstcloud runs in energy-efficient data centers with optimized cooling systems and a sustainable power supply.

FLEXIBLE. OPEN. POWERFUL.

Features for demanding cloud architectures

With firstcloud, you not only get a sovereign cloud infrastructure from Germany, but also the technical features for modern cloud and platform architectures. These include central resource management via API, dashboard, and CLI, GPU-powered flavors for AI-related workloads, dedicated compute for increased security and performance requirements, BYOIP for your own public IP ranges, and a high-availability identity broker with SSO option.

FLEXIBLY INTEGRABLE

Flexible hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios

firstcloud can be flexibly integrated into existing IT landscapes, whether hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, or classic corporate infrastructure. Thanks to open standards and a flexible architecture, companies maintain control over their infrastructure and avoid technological dependencies. firstcloud is particularly suitable for:

DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY

The sovereign cloud alternative to US hyperscalers

firstcloud offers companies a powerful cloud infrastructure with a focus on transparency, data sovereignty, and personal support.

In contrast to international hyperscalers, companies benefit from clearly calculable costs, direct support, and an open infrastructure without unnecessary vendor lock-in.

RELIEF FOR INTERNAL IT TEAMS

Our Managed Services

Start independently

We support you with the initial setup, architecture design according to best practices, and the first deployment of your applications. You then take over ongoing operations yourself.

Fully managed

Upon request, we take over operation, monitoring, patching, backup, and incident management – for secure and reliable cloud operations.

Personal support

Personal contacts, individual consulting, and continuous support relieve your internal IT teams and create space for strategic IT projects.

TAILORED FOR MANY SCENARIOS

Economically predictable for flexible workloads

firstcloud combines transparent cost models with high technical flexibility. Thanks to pay-per-use, committed-usage discounts, and versatile storage options, you can adapt your cloud infrastructure to your requirements economically and as needed.

Depending on the requirements, firstcloud supports different cloud service models, creating the right foundation for infrastructure, platform, and application-related scenarios.

MORE THAN FLOOR SPACE

Services for the reliable operation of your hardware

Our colocation complements data center space with practical add-on services such as remote hands services, hardware services, and traffic & connectivity services. This means you benefit not only from secure housing, but also from an operationally resilient infrastructure setup with short distances and personal support.

SUPPORT

State-of-the-Art data center infrastructure and personal support

Our colocation services combine modern data center infrastructure with personal service. From planning and implementation through to ongoing operations, our experienced team supports you with tailored advice and 24/7 support directly on site.

TECHNICAL. ECONOMICAL. ECOLOGICAL.

Sustainable in every respect

At firstcolo, sustainability means more than green electricity and low PUE values. Our data centers are designed for long-term efficiency—technically, economically, and ecologically. Those who choose firstcolo benefit from future-proof infrastructure, predictable operating costs, and a sustainable investment.

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