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.
The firstcolo Data Center Ambient Mix
For the international Make Music Day (Fête de la Musique), firstcolo presents the ultimate Data Center Ambient Mix from our own data center.
Public Cloud or Private Cloud?
Companies that outsource their IT infrastructure face a fundamental decision: Public Cloud or Private Cloud? Which solution is more suitable depends on the individual requirements of each company.
Colocation Data Center for E-commerce: How Online Retailers Find the Right Provider
A high-performance and secure IT infrastructure is business-critical for online retailers. Learn what requirements e-commerce companies should place on colocation data center providers and what truly matters.