What to do with decommissioned data centers?
Responsibility for old data centers offers opportunities: reuse, recycling, and repurposing promote sustainable and value-adding resource use.
Energy Transition Keyword
Challenge and Opportunity: The planning of a new data center should already serve as a starting point to design data centers efficiently, sustainably, and in compliance with the energy transition.
Smart City: The Digital City of the Future
Data centers are the central infrastructure of the smart city—they process and analyze data to optimize the efficiency and functionality of urban systems.
About the synergy between AI and data centers
With scalability in mind, AI is a logical next step in the evolution of data centers. Flexibility and agility are fundamental prerequisites to avoid compromising on performance.
Kubernetes: A Revolution in Enterprise IT?
Many businesses are embracing the ongoing containerization of IT, yet this is often accompanied by the desire for simple Kubernetes implementation.
GDPR vs. Cloud Act
Since 2018, the law has required US cloud providers to make data accessible to US authorities upon request, effectively overriding the GDPR. US cloud data is therefore generally accessible to US authorities.
From the Childhood Bedroom to the World of Data Centers
Jerome Evans, founder and CEO of firstcolo GmbH, shares in the series “SELFMADE” how he built his own company, what drives him, and what challenges he had to overcome.
Own data center vs. cloud provider – which is worth it?
Learn more about the pros and cons of buying vs. renting a data center. We present the best options for your IT infrastructure and show how companies can make the right decision.
firstcolo strengthens management with Dennis Bergfeld as new CFO
Dennis Bergfeld joins the management team of firstcolo GmbH, the Frankfurt-based provider of data center and IT services, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect.
User-friendly Kubernetes solution
Companies must manage complex IT architectures efficiently. Clear structuring and careful planning are crucial to optimize processes and conserve resources.