Swisscom Expands Data Centre Network with New Facility in Western Switzerland

Swisscom Expands Data Centre Network with New Facility in Western Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has expanded its data centre infrastructure in Western Switzerland by acquiring Philip Morris Products S.A.’s Bonvillars data centre near Yverdon-les-Bains. This move addresses the growing demand for secure and flexible colocation services while ensuring data storage remains in Switzerland. The Bonvillars facility enhances Swisscom’s georedundant data centre offerings, providing businesses with reliable, state-of-the-art solutions for critical IT needs. Known for high security and energy efficiency, Swisscom’s data centres operate entirely on renewable energy, contributing to sustainable IT practices. Thomas Wettstein, Head of IT Solutions at Swisscom, highlighted the centre’s role in delivering flexibility and security for business customers.

(PRESS RELEASE) BERN, 18-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom has bolstered its data centre network by acquiring the Bonvillars facility near Yverdon-les-Bains from Philip Morris Products S.A., a move designed to address the increasing demand for colocation services among businesses. This acquisition adds to Swisscom’s extensive infrastructure, providing companies in Western Switzerland with new opportunities to build georedundant data centre architectures while ensuring all data storage remains securely within Switzerland.

With businesses facing high costs, complexity, and technical challenges in managing their own data centres, Swisscom has observed a growing preference for hybrid IT strategies. While many companies are adopting cloud-based solutions, they are also seeking resilient, Switzerland-based options to maintain critical IT operations. The Bonvillars facility caters to these needs, offering a secure, high-performance infrastructure for business-critical applications and data storage.

Advanced Security and Resilience

The Bonvillars data centre delivers a robust and flexible solution for businesses, enabling them to reserve additional capacity during peak demands or scale up for temporary increases in performance. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and a high-availability design, the facility guarantees maximum data protection, security, and 24/7 monitoring.

This new addition complements Swisscom’s existing network of data centres located in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, and Zurich, offering companies access to georedundant solutions for improved data resilience and continuous availability.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

Swisscom continues its commitment to sustainable IT operations with the Bonvillars facility. Fully powered by renewable energy, the data centre incorporates free cooling and solar power to minimize its environmental impact, aligning with Swisscom’s broader sustainability goals and enabling businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.

A Trusted Partner for ICT Solutions

Thomas Wettstein, Head of IT Solutions for Swisscom Business Customers, expressed his confidence in the enhanced capabilities provided by the Bonvillars data centre: “This facility allows us to offer our customers even greater flexibility and security for their data in Western Switzerland. We’re excited to expand our capacity and reinforce our position as a trusted partner for ICT solutions.”

As demand for secure, efficient, and scalable data centre solutions continues to rise, Swisscom’s expanded infrastructure ensures businesses have the resources they need to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

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SOURCE: Swisscom