IRIDEOS S.p.A.: Milan Data Center

The IRIDEOS Milan Data Center is a high-availability, carrier-neutral facility located in the economic heart of Milan, Italy—a major European hub for finance, telecom, and digital innovation. Strategically connected to the Avalon Campus, the Milan Data Center delivers robust infrastructure, energy-efficient design, and direct access to one of the most interconnected digital ecosystems in Southern Europe.

Backed by IRIDEOS S.p.A., this facility supports enterprise-grade colocation, hybrid cloud deployments, and latency-sensitive interconnection services, making it a preferred choice for businesses that demand high uptime, strong compliance, and international reach.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Milan, Italy – in proximity to key financial and technology districts
• Facility Type: Enterprise / Carrier-Neutral / Interconnection Hub
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 5,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 8–10 MW
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility feeds and independent electrical paths
• 2N UPS architecture with automated transfer switches
• Diesel generators with extended run capacity
• Power metering and energy usage optimization systems

Cooling and Efficiency

• High-efficiency N+1 precision cooling systems
• Cold aisle containment for optimized airflow
• Engineered to achieve low PUE values
• Designed to support high-density rack environments including AI and HPC

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Fully integrated with the Avalon Fiber Hub
• Carrier-Neutral with access to over 165 telcos and ISPs
• Direct cloud connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle
• Dense cross-connect environment supporting multi-cloud, fintech, and SaaS workloads
• Low-latency links to IRIDEOS data centers and major European IXPs

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7/365 on-site security team
• Biometric and multi-factor authentication systems
• Mantraps, zone-based access control, and real-time surveillance
• Fire detection and suppression (VESDA + inert gas)
• Full integration with IRIDEOS’ NOC and SOC for proactive monitoring and management

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
• ISO 50001 – Energy Management
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• Designed and operated to TIA-942 Rating 4 equivalent standards

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Core IT and Hybrid Cloud Hosting
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• High-Density AI and HPC Deployments
• Interconnection Gateway for Telcos and CDNs
• Financial and Regulatory-Compliant Infrastructure

About IRIDEOS S.p.A.

IRIDEOS S.p.A. is Italy’s leading ICT and digital infrastructure provider, combining high-performance data centers with a nationwide optical backbone. With a focus on security, energy efficiency, and digital agility, IRIDEOS helps businesses accelerate transformation through a resilient, multi-cloud-ready infrastructure ecosystem. The Milan Data Center reflects IRIDEOS’ commitment to quality and interconnection at the center of Italy’s digital economy.