Orange Business: Katowice Data Center

The Katowice Data Center, operated by Orange Business, is a Tier III-standard facility strategically located in Katowice, Poland—a key industrial and business hub in Central Europe. Designed to deliver resilient colocation, private and hybrid cloud services, and carrier-neutral connectivity, the Katowice Data Center is a regional digital gateway for enterprises operating in Poland and across the EU.

Backed by Orange Business’s pan-European network infrastructure, the facility offers high-performance hosting for mission-critical workloads, with a focus on compliance, scalability, and energy efficiency.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Katowice, Poland – serving Central and Eastern Europe
• Facility Type: Enterprise / Colocation / Cloud-Ready
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 3,000–4,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 6 MW, with high-density support
• Power Infrastructure:
• Redundant utility feeds with 2N UPS architecture
• Diesel backup generators with extended autonomy
• Power distribution with load-balancing and remote metering
• Designed for 24/7 uptime and Tier III resilience

Cooling and Environmental Control

• Precision cooling systems with N+1 redundancy
• Hot/cold aisle containment for airflow efficiency
• Environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, pressure)
• Optimized for energy efficiency and low PUE operations

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Access to Polish and international telecom operators
• Direct links to Orange’s European IP/MPLS backbone
• Interconnection to Warsaw, Frankfurt, Prague, and other European data hubs
• Cloud on-ramp access to major public cloud providers
• Ideal for latency-sensitive applications, multi-cloud, and cross-border IT

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7/365 on-site security and surveillance
• Biometric and keycard access control
• Mantraps, CCTV coverage, and intrusion detection
• VESDA smoke detection and inert gas fire suppression
• Centralized oversight via Orange’s Global NOC and SOC

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 50001 – Energy Efficiency
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• Designed to meet Uptime Institute Tier III standards
• Fully compliant with EU GDPR and regional data sovereignty laws

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Cloud and Colocation Hosting
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Cross-Border Connectivity for EU Operations
• AI, IoT, and Smart Manufacturing Support
• Secure Hosting for Financial and Public Sector Clients

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the enterprise division of Orange Group, delivering world-class connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions across 220+ countries. The Katowice Data Center enhances Orange’s infrastructure presence in Central Europe, providing reliable and scalable digital infrastructure for companies seeking low-latency performance, regional compliance, and global reach.