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?
A look at MACH architectures, microservices, and classic monolithic systems: When cloud-native architectures (CNA) make sense and which architecture suits which company.
firstcolo offers technology-enthusiastic young talents the opportunity to train as an IT Specialist for System Integration (m/f/d) at the data center in Frankfurt am Main within three years.
The AI and cloud boom demand new capacities. However, a lack of power, lengthy approval processes, and bureaucracy are hampering German data centers. A look at the current situation and possible solutions.
The PwC 2025 study analyzes the status of cloud migration in Germany in the context of AI, geopolitical risks, and the growing need for efficient cost management through FinOps practices.
The German internet economy remains a central growth driver and is expected to increase its revenue to an estimated €389 billion by 2030. This development is primarily driven by cloud services and artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
From architecture to hardware: The right storage strategy combines performance, capacity, and flexibility through the use of HDD, SSD, and NVMe.
The new report highlights the developments, challenges, and future viability of data center infrastructure in Germany.
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.
A new EMBER report, "Grids for data centres", shows why ambitious grid planning is now becoming a competitive advantage for locations.
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.
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.
The new study by Dstream Group demonstrates why Frankfurt am Main leads as a digital hub in international comparison.
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.
For the international Make Music Day (Fête de la Musique), firstcolo presents the ultimate Data Center Ambient Mix from our own data center.
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.
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.
Jerome Evans sees local companies under pressure to act: Changed framework conditions due to transatlantic conflicts of interest require a rethinking of many cloud strategies.
Digital infrastructures are under increasing pressure. Colocation offers companies a flexible, secure alternative to in-house operation. This article highlights market trends, regional developments, and regulatory frameworks in Germany.
With Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the virtualization platform market has changed. What can the open-source alternative Proxmox offer in a direct comparison?
Digitalization is driving up data centers’ energy demand significantly—and often costs as well. Green data centers offer an attractive solution: with energy-efficient IT, heat recovery, and virtualization, they reduce operating costs while conserving resources at the same time.
Which trends are shaping data centers in 2025? The S&P Global Report shows how AI, sustainability, edge computing, and more are fundamentally transforming the industry.
Today, companies face the challenge of managing their IT infrastructure efficiently and securely. IT outsourcing offers a solution to master this task. In this article, we show why IT outsourcing is the future of data management and what benefits it brings to businesses.
A look at the impulses, opportunities, and risks arising from the new US Project Stargate for international technology competition.
The cloud remains at the core of digital transformation. But which developments will shape the coming years? Companies that want to future-proof their cloud strategy should be aware of these six trends.
Efficient data centers are crucial for optimizing resources and reducing costs. By using energy-efficient technologies & processes, companies can improve their environmental footprint while also boosting performance.
Explore how you can use the current crisis as an opportunity, and learn more about the potential and impact of a scalable, flexible, and resilient IT infrastructure.
What's behind the hype around cloud applications and which data management approach proves to be particularly worthwhile.
Jerome Evans, Founder and Managing Director of firstcolo GmbH, on the widespread AWS cloud outage that caused disruptions to various customer networks worldwide for approximately seven hours.
What Can Be Learned from REvil's Ransomware Attacks
Why little works today without high-performance servers—and what developments are emerging in this area.
Thanks to Cube Infrastructure Managers, firstcolo is embarking on a new growth path: diva-e Datacenters GmbH is becoming firstcolo GmbH and will place an even stronger focus on sustainability and high quality standards going forward. With 100% green electricity and energy-efficient data centers, the success story continues. Discover the future of data centers with firstcolo and Cube!
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?
A look at MACH architectures, microservices, and classic monolithic systems: When cloud-native architectures (CNA) make sense and which architecture suits which company.
The AI and cloud boom demand new capacities. However, a lack of power, lengthy approval processes, and bureaucracy are hampering German data centers. A look at the current situation and possible solutions.
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.
From architecture to hardware: The right storage strategy combines performance, capacity, and flexibility through the use of HDD, SSD, and NVMe.
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.
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.
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.
For the international Make Music Day (Fête de la Musique), firstcolo presents the ultimate Data Center Ambient Mix from our own data center.
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.
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.
Digital infrastructures are under increasing pressure. Colocation offers companies a flexible, secure alternative to in-house operation. This article highlights market trends, regional developments, and regulatory frameworks in Germany.
With Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, the virtualization platform market has changed. What can the open-source alternative Proxmox offer in a direct comparison?
Digitalization is driving up data centers’ energy demand significantly—and often costs as well. Green data centers offer an attractive solution: with energy-efficient IT, heat recovery, and virtualization, they reduce operating costs while conserving resources at the same time.
Today, companies face the challenge of managing their IT infrastructure efficiently and securely. IT outsourcing offers a solution to master this task. In this article, we show why IT outsourcing is the future of data management and what benefits it brings to businesses.
A look at the impulses, opportunities, and risks arising from the new US Project Stargate for international technology competition.
The cloud remains at the core of digital transformation. But which developments will shape the coming years? Companies that want to future-proof their cloud strategy should be aware of these six trends.
Efficient data centers are crucial for optimizing resources and reducing costs. By using energy-efficient technologies & processes, companies can improve their environmental footprint while also boosting performance.
Explore how you can use the current crisis as an opportunity, and learn more about the potential and impact of a scalable, flexible, and resilient IT infrastructure.
What's behind the hype around cloud applications and which data management approach proves to be particularly worthwhile.
Why little works today without high-performance servers—and what developments are emerging in this area.
Thanks to Cube Infrastructure Managers, firstcolo is embarking on a new growth path: diva-e Datacenters GmbH is becoming firstcolo GmbH and will place an even stronger focus on sustainability and high quality standards going forward. With 100% green electricity and energy-efficient data centers, the success story continues. Discover the future of data centers with firstcolo and Cube!
The PwC 2025 study analyzes the status of cloud migration in Germany in the context of AI, geopolitical risks, and the growing need for efficient cost management through FinOps practices.
The German internet economy remains a central growth driver and is expected to increase its revenue to an estimated €389 billion by 2030. This development is primarily driven by cloud services and artificial intelligence.
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.
The new report highlights the developments, challenges, and future viability of data center infrastructure in Germany.
A new EMBER report, "Grids for data centres", shows why ambitious grid planning is now becoming a competitive advantage for locations.
The new study by Dstream Group demonstrates why Frankfurt am Main leads as a digital hub in international comparison.
Which trends are shaping data centers in 2025? The S&P Global Report shows how AI, sustainability, edge computing, and more are fundamentally transforming the industry.
Jerome Evans sees local companies under pressure to act: Changed framework conditions due to transatlantic conflicts of interest require a rethinking of many cloud strategies.
Jerome Evans, Founder and Managing Director of firstcolo GmbH, on the widespread AWS cloud outage that caused disruptions to various customer networks worldwide for approximately seven hours.
What Can Be Learned from REvil's Ransomware Attacks
firstcolo offers technology-enthusiastic young talents the opportunity to train as an IT Specialist for System Integration (m/f/d) at the data center in Frankfurt am Main within three years.
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.
