Data Center
Customised Data Center Services in secure data centres
Operating your own Data Center Services or data centres is expensive and ties up IT resources. Why not rely on our technological and service expertise and our proven practical experience instead? Our certified experts will show you how to set up the necessary on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based data centre.
Why choose Data Centre Solutions and Services from Swisscom?
Seamless system integration
We create holistic, end-to-end data centre solutions by integrating servers and data centre networks as well as a hyper-converged infrastructure with other components.
Established Data Centre Solutions
We understand the solutions provided by proven manufacturers and know their strengths. We can therefore use the individual components to create the ideal solution for you.
Data centres in Switzerland
We operate seven high-availability data centres that meet high security standards. Your data is stored georedundantly and exclusively in Switzerland.
Data Center Solutions
We provide system integration of established data centre solutions from Cisco, Dell Technologies, VMware and other partners.
Colocation & server housing
Operate your IT in one of our high-availability data centres, from a single rack to a private server room.
System integration
Allow your systems to grow with your company and leave the seamless integration of hardware and software to us.
Your journey to becoming a data-driven business
Is your data centre ready for the future?
Join us at a half-day workshop where we will work with you to develop practical improvement and development approaches. We will show you how to outsource your data centre, get more from your data and reduce costs.
How we develop holistic data centre solutions
Speak to us if you are planning to rebuild your IT infrastructure. We provide independent advice and will recommend the right solution for you, irrespective of technology, device or manufacturer.
Advice and design
We will support you from the initial concept through to rollout and will continue to advise you thereafter. Our experts are well versed in the strengths and benefits of every solution, taking a joined-up approach and creating holistic data centre solutions from individual components.
Rollout
We implement, test, migrate and optimise, creating end-to-end data centre solutions and services that are right for you.
Support
We provide tailored support, 24/7 if required, and adapt our support services to meet your needs.
Operation
We operate your IT systems redundantly and therefore without interruption in secure, high-availability data centres in Switzerland.
Concrete examples of the support provided by our Data Center Solutions and Services
Example 1: End-of-life IT system
The customer requirement
Your IT system has reached the end of its life and can no longer meet the growing demands placed on modern IT systems. The data centre infrastructure must therefore be replaced, overhauled or rebuilt.
Our solution
Our interdisciplinary team of experts designs a high-availability, high-performing, scalable SDN-based infrastructure to underpin your innovative customer services. Your customers and employees can access systems and data more quickly than before, backups are faster, and the administration is more efficient. Moreover, the software-defined network facilitates the provision of automated processes to customers, thereby further improving self-service options.
Example 2: Maximum flexibility and automation
The customer requirement
Your company has several sites in Switzerland. Depending on your projects, you may also have additional temporary local offices. The work generates large volumes of data, which are used throughout the company. You need a secure and powerful network on which to exchange this data.
Our solution
Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) is an advanced software-defined network. Your IT employees can control the network centrally using a dashboard and no longer have to configure the hardware locally. This reduces travel time, shortens response time, reduces the burden on your IT resources and improves long-term efficiency. We design the network with you, roll it out and provide as much support as you need.
Example 3: Data security and availability
The customer requirement
Your customers entrust you with their sensitive data, such as credit card information. This data must be protected. It takes time and IT resources to develop, operate and monitor a secure and high-availability infrastructure to extend your own data centre. You want to outsource this type of task so that you can focus on your core business.
Our solution
With Telehousing metro, you can lease a separate room for your servers and data in one of our data centres. Here, your IT infrastructure is protected from fire, sabotage, water and unauthorised access. Secure access is governed by a multi-stage biometric access system, and any power failures or interruptions are seamlessly bridged by emergency generators. Our experts monitor the data centre around the clock and provide support to your on-site IT specialists.
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«Swisscom provides our servers with an optimum level of security.»
Philippe Fardel, GILAI
Director
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«It’s a brilliant feeling every time we enter our own room in the Swisscom Data Center.»
Burkhard Kapferer, Accarda AG
Head of IT Operations
Our data centres in short
Local throughout Switzerland
We operate seven data centres in Switzerland for our business customers, where we provide hosting, housing and a comprehensive portfolio of cloud computing and managed services. There is sure to be one in your area:
- Basel-Grosspeter
- Bern-Wankdorf
- Geneva-Montbrillant
- Lausanne-Savoie
- Lugano-Cinque Vie
- Zurich-Enge
- Zurich-Herdern
The ultimate protection for your data
- Protection from natural disasters, such as earthquakes, flooding or lightning strikes
- Differentiated security zones with selective biometric access rights
- Experts providing initial on-site intervention (24/7/365)
- Optimised processes between IT and infrastructure operators
- Permanent server and application monitoring by the Operation Control Center in Ittigen
- Our processes comply with ISO standards 9001, 14001, 14064, 15504 and 27001. The Wankdorf data centre is the first data centre in Switzerland to have received Tier IV certification from the Update Institute in recognition of the fact that it meets the highest standards of availability, security and efficiency.
99.9 percent availability
- In the event of a power outage, all systems continue to run without interruption:
- Power supply and electricity distribution
- Ventilation, cooling and air-conditioning systems
- Measurement, management and control systems
- Redundant network connections for the data centres and customer networks
- Rapid adjustment to change, particularly in electrical and air-conditioning supply
- Georedundant data storage with almost 100% availability during outages thanks to mirrored systems and applications in a second data centre
Hybrid cooling systems for greater energy efficiency
Sustainability is just as important to us at our seven data centres as performance, security and availability.
The Wankdorf data centre is a case in point. With a PUE value of 1.3 and over 84% efficiency, this facility is highly energy efficient. The Wankdorf data centre is connected to the City of Bern’s district heating network and feeds waste heat into the network to heat homes and offices. It is cooled using a resource-saving hybrid cooling system (air circulation and evaporation) rather than conventional energy-guzzling cooling plants.
Our Wankdorf data centre in Bern
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Our Wankdorf data centre is one of the most advanced data centres in Switzerland and has Tier IV certification, the highest quality accolade in the world.
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With a PUE value of 1.2, it is highly energy efficient. The waste heat generated is used to heat homes.
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We have invested 3 years and CHF 60 million into our most advanced data centre.
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You decide whether you require a private, customised server room or an individual rack.
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More time for your core business
IT projects are becoming ever more challenging. Outsource your IT and use your resources for other important tasks.
Interested in finding out more about Data Centre Services? Our experts will be happy to advise you.