IRIDEOS S.p.A.: Avalon 3 Data Center

The Avalon 3 Data Center is a cutting-edge, carrier-neutral facility located in Milan, Italy, and is part of the renowned Avalon Campus, one of the most strategic digital infrastructure hubs in Southern Europe. Operated by IRIDEOS S.p.A., Avalon 3 offers scalable, high-density colocation and interconnection services that support cloud, enterprise, fintech, and content delivery ecosystems.

As the newest and most advanced building on the Avalon campus, Avalon 3 extends IRIDEOS’ capabilities with top-tier energy efficiency, maximum redundancy, and seamless integration with major cloud providers and international networks.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Milan, Italy – within the Avalon Campus, a core European interconnection hub
• Facility Type: Carrier-Neutral / Hyperscale / Enterprise Colocation
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 4,000–6,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Designed to support up to 10 MW
• Power Infrastructure:
• Redundant utility feeds from separate substations
• 2N UPS architecture and diesel generator backup systems
• Continuous power monitoring and optimization
• High-efficiency electrical distribution with energy-saving technologies

Cooling and Energy Efficiency

• N+1 redundant precision cooling systems
• Cold aisle containment for optimized airflow
• Engineered for low PUE and eco-friendly operations
• Designed for high-density rack and GPU environments

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Located in Italy’s most interconnected data center campus
• Carrier-Neutral with access to over 165 operators and major international IXPs
• Direct cloud access to AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle
• Dense fiber mesh and cross-connect availability
• Integrated into Avalon Fiber Hub and IRIDEOS’ national backbone

Security and Facility Operations

• 24/7/365 on-site personnel and electronic security systems
• Biometric authentication, mantraps, and multi-zone access control
• CCTV coverage with real-time threat detection
• Advanced fire suppression (inert gas systems)
• Managed and monitored by IRIDEOS’ Network and Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 50001 – Energy Management
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• Rated for ANSI/TIA-942 Rating 4 (maximum infrastructure redundancy)

Ideal Use Cases

• Cloud Service Provider Deployments and On-Ramps
• Enterprise Colocation with Global Reach
• Financial Institutions and Low-Latency Trading Infrastructure
• AI/ML and High-Density Compute Environments
• Interconnection and Peering Platforms

About IRIDEOS S.p.A.

IRIDEOS S.p.A. is a premier Italian ICT infrastructure provider, specializing in data center, cloud, and fiber connectivity solutions. With a footprint of interconnected, sustainable data centers across the country, IRIDEOS enables enterprise transformation through security, performance, and agility. Avalon 3 is the flagship of IRIDEOS’ infrastructure—connecting Italy to Europe and the world.