IRIDEOS S.p.A.: Avalon Campus (Avalon 1)
About Avalon Campus (Avalon 1)
The Avalon 1 Data Center is the founding facility of the Avalon Campus, located in Milan, Italy—recognized as the most interconnected data center ecosystem in the country. Operated by IRIDEOS S.p.A., Avalon 1 serves as the cornerstone of IRIDEOS’ cloud, colocation, and interconnection services, offering a secure, carrier-neutral, and high-availability environment for digital transformation and cross-border connectivity.
With direct access to hundreds of carriers, cloud providers, and internet exchanges, Avalon 1 is Italy’s gateway to the global internet and a key component of Southern Europe's digital infrastructure.
Key Features and Specifications
- Location: Milan, Italy – at the heart of the Avalon Campus, Italy’s top interconnection hub
- Facility Type: Carrier-Neutral / Colocation / Interconnection Hub
- Total Floor Area: Approx. 4,000 square meters
- IT Load Capacity: Up to 5–7 MW
- Power Infrastructure:
- Dual power feeds from independent substations
- 2N UPS systems with automatic failover
- Diesel generator backup with long runtime capacity
- Fully monitored and load-balanced power distribution
Cooling and Environmental Design
- Redundant precision cooling systems (N+1 configuration)
- Cold aisle containment for energy optimization
- Engineered for high efficiency and low PUE
- Supports high-density deployments and critical enterprise workloads
Connectivity and Interconnection
- Home to over 165 carriers, ISPs, and internet exchanges
- Direct access to major public cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle)
- Dense cross-connect environment for enterprise, content, and fintech sectors
- Integrated with the Avalon Fiber Hub and IRIDEOS’ national network
- Ideal for multi-cloud strategies, latency-sensitive apps, and interconnection services
Security and Operational Reliability
- 24/7/365 security presence with advanced monitoring systems
- Biometric authentication, badge access, and mantrap-controlled entry
- CCTV coverage across all access points and critical areas
- Advanced fire detection (aspiration) and gas-based suppression
- Managed via IRIDEOS’ centralized NOC and SOC for proactive incident response
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 27001 – Information Security
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
- ISO 50001 – Energy Management
- ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
- Built to ANSI/TIA-942 Rating 4 standards
Ideal Use Cases
- Carrier and Cloud Interconnection
- Enterprise and Government Colocation
- Financial Services & Trading Infrastructure
- Disaster Recovery for Critical Applications
- Peering and IP Transit Platforms
About IRIDEOS S.p.A.
IRIDEOS S.p.A. is Italy’s leading ICT infrastructure provider, specializing in cloud services, colocation, and high-speed connectivity. With a nationwide fiber network and interconnected data centers across Italy, IRIDEOS empowers digital businesses with resilient, high-performance infrastructure. Avalon 1 is the flagship gateway that connects Italy to Europe and the global internet, enabling high-speed, secure, and scalable digital experiences.
