Data Centers Germany 2025: Colocation and AI as Growth Drivers

The German data center market is growing dynamically. The new Bitkom study shows: colocation capacity exceeds 50% for the first time, and artificial intelligence will become a key market factor by 2030.
From Energy Consumer to Energy Partner: Data Centers Rethought

Today, data centers are far more than mere data processors – they act as central partners in the energy transition. How digital infrastructure actively shapes and stabilizes the energy grid of the future.
Storage on Demand: Storage Technology. Comparing HDD, SSD, and NVMe

From architecture to hardware: The right storage strategy combines performance, capacity, and flexibility through the use of HDD, SSD, and NVMe.
Datacenter Outlook 2025/26: Digital Sovereignty

The new report highlights the developments, challenges, and future viability of data center infrastructure in Germany.
firstcolo is a member of the corporate network “Erfolgsfaktor Familie”

Family-friendliness as part of our corporate culture: With its membership in the “Erfolgsfaktor Familie” network, firstcolo underscores its commitment to a better reconciliation of work and family life.
AI energy consumption is growing – Europe’s AI future depends on the power grid

A new EMBER report, “Grids for data centres”, shows why ambitious grid planning is now becoming a competitive advantage for locations.
Storage on Demand: Storage Architecture (DAS, NAS, SAN)

Even though access to storage resources is often virtual and dynamic, all solutions are based on a concrete hardware setup. This differs depending on the storage architecture concept.
What SaaS companies need to look for in their colocation provider

SaaS companies place specific, technically complex requirements on colocation providers, because the SaaS business model is based on the availability, security, and performance of their applications.
DE-CIX Study 2025: Frankfurt is the Global Digital Capital

The new study by Dstream Group demonstrates why Frankfurt am Main leads as a digital hub in international comparison.
Storage on Demand: Flexible Storage Solution

Why storage isn’t just storage: Today, companies face a wide selection of storage technologies that differ not only in capacity but also in their architecture and intended use.