firstcolo is nominated for the Datacenter-Insider Award 2026 in the “Colo-Heater” category and can additionally be proposed for the new Innovation Award.
Cloud computing has long been established in German companies. The current Bitkom Cloud Report 2026 shows which cloud strategies companies are pursuing and why topics such as IT security, digital sovereignty, and vendor lock-in are becoming increasingly important.
Data centers are a central prerequisite for cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty. A recent YouGov survey commissioned by eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows how the population evaluates the further expansion of data centers.
Many cloud projects stall when compliance departments see risks related to data protection, regulation, or international legal frameworks.
The German Datacenter Association e. V. (GDA) has elected an executive board for the first time. firstcolo founder Jerome Evans is contributing to the strategic realignment of the association.
With the official groundbreaking ceremony on June 15, 2026, firstcolo commenced construction of the new FRA7 data center in Rosbach vor der Höhe. Numerous guests from politics, business, and associations attended the launch of one of the most significant infrastructure projects for AI and cloud computing in Hesse.
firstcolo is starting construction of the new data centre in Rosbach vor der Höhe, which, with an investment of around €250 million, ranks among the most significant investments in Hesse’s digital infrastructure.
The boom in cloud services and artificial intelligence is exacerbating energy shortages worldwide. At
Jerome Evans, founder and CEO of firstcolo, outlines scenarios in which companies should consider switching providers.
Many cloud projects are abandoned before they even properly start: out of concern about taking responsibility for systems that could overwhelm their own team.
The firstcolo Group has been recognized as a leading company for service quality in the German data center industry. The company impresses both through its digital presence and in direct customer contact.
Episode two of our series on the most common objections to switching from hyperscalers to a sovereign cloud: What is the reality behind the concern of becoming dependent on a small provider?
