Atos Group: Zürich Data Center

The Zürich Data Center is a state-of-the-art facility operated by the Atos Group, strategically located in Switzerland’s financial and technological hub. Known for its neutrality, data privacy laws, and robust infrastructure, Zürich is the perfect home for one of Atos’ most secure, compliant, and performance-driven data centers in Europe. This facility is designed to serve multinational corporations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and public sector organizations requiring maximum security, compliance, and high-availability compute power.

Location Highlights

• City: Zürich, Switzerland
• Region Benefits: Politically stable, highly regulated, and internationally respected for strong data privacy and financial compliance
• Connectivity: Direct access to European digital exchange points and high-speed fiber corridors to Frankfurt, Milan, and Paris

Facility Characteristics

• Tier Classification: Certified to Tier IV design principles – fault-tolerant infrastructure with 99.995% uptime SLA
• Total Floor Area: ~8,000 square meters, including customer suites, NOC, and IT white space
• Architecture: Concrete-reinforced, multi-story facility with advanced seismic and electromagnetic shielding
• Design Focus: High-security zones, modular server halls, and airlock entry systems

Power & Cooling Infrastructure

• Power Configuration:
• Dual utility feeds with separate substations
• 2N UPS architecture and diesel generators with full-load autonomy for up to 72 hours
• Energy Efficiency:
• Liquid cooling systems and chilled water loops
• Building Management System (BMS) with AI-assisted energy optimization
• Sustainability Focus:
• Powered by 100% renewable hydroelectric energy
• Certified for energy efficiency and low carbon emissions (PUE < 1.3)

Network & Interconnectivity

• Carrier-Neutral: More than 15 carriers on-site, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 providers
• Fiber Infrastructure:
• Multiple metro and long-haul fiber paths
• Direct access to Zürich Internet Exchange (ZUR-IX)
• Cloud Access:
• Secure connections to major cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
• Atos’ sovereign and hybrid cloud infrastructure integration

Security & Regulatory Compliance

• Physical Security:
• 24/7 on-site security staff with armed response
• Five-layer security model with biometric authentication and CCTV coverage
• Vehicle blockades, perimeter fencing, and facial recognition at mantraps
• Data Security:
• Integration with Atos global Cybersecurity Operations Centers (SOC)
• Advanced encryption, intrusion prevention, and real-time SIEM
• Certifications:
• ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1 & 2, ISAE 3402
• Full alignment with Swiss FADP, EU GDPR, and FINMA regulations

Core Service Portfolio

• Enterprise Colocation: Full and partial racks, private suites, and cages
• High-Performance Hosting: AI/ML-ready platforms with GPU and FPGA capacity
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Secure data mirroring across Atos EU regions
• Sovereign Cloud Environments: Swiss-based digital sovereignty solutions for sensitive sectors
• Managed Services: 24/7 monitoring, remote hands, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle support

Innovation & Environmental Commitments

• Green Initiatives:
• CO₂-neutral operation with annual sustainability reporting
• Rainwater harvesting for cooling tower use
• Smart LED and sensor-activated lighting throughout the campus
• R&D Integration:
• Partnership with local Swiss universities and fintech incubators for emerging tech deployments
• Supports live testing zones for quantum-ready infrastructure and blockchain-based security frameworks

Conclusion

The Zürich Data Center stands at the intersection of security, compliance, and innovation, designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s most highly regulated and performance-sensitive industries. With its Swiss location, robust physical and cybersecurity stack, and Atos’ global expertise in cloud and managed services, it provides the ultimate data hosting environment for enterprises seeking European digital sovereignty and global operational reach.