The KPMG Cloud Monitor 2026 shows how German companies are further developing their cloud strategies. Multi-cloud is increasingly becoming the standard, while IT security, cost control and digital sovereignty are gaining significant importance in strategic decisions.
firstcolo is nominated for the Datacenter-Insider Award 2026 in the “Colo-Heater” category and can additionally be proposed for the new Innovation Award.
Cloud computing has long been established in German companies. The current Bitkom Cloud Report 2026 shows which cloud strategies companies are pursuing and why topics such as IT security, digital sovereignty, and vendor lock-in are becoming increasingly important.
Data centers are a central prerequisite for cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty. A recent YouGov survey commissioned by eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows how the population evaluates the further expansion of data centers.
Many cloud projects stall when compliance departments see risks related to data protection, regulation, or international legal frameworks.
With the official groundbreaking ceremony on June 15, 2026, firstcolo commenced construction of the new FRA7 data center in Rosbach vor der Höhe. Numerous guests from politics, business, and associations attended the launch of one of the most significant infrastructure projects for AI and cloud computing in Hesse.
The boom in cloud services and artificial intelligence is exacerbating energy shortages worldwide. At
Many cloud projects are abandoned before they even properly start: out of concern about taking responsibility for systems that could overwhelm their own team.
Episode two of our series on the most common objections to switching from hyperscalers to a sovereign cloud: What is the reality behind the concern of becoming dependent on a small provider?
firstcolo is nominated in the “Datacenter/Colocation XXL” category for the SERVICE PROVIDER AWARDS 2026. The “Datacenter/Colocation XXL” category is aimed at providers of particularly large and high-performance data centers.
Are Hyperscalers Cheaper? Only at First Glance. It only becomes interesting when you look not just at list prices, but at the actual total cost of ownership.
Rethinking your choice of cloud provider can be a sensible step in the course of modernizing your own IT landscape. What are the most important motivations for a switch?
