Orange Business: Lorenskog OSL5 Data Center

The Lørenskog OSL5 Data Center, operated by Orange Business, is a high-availability, environmentally efficient digital infrastructure facility located in Lørenskog, just outside Oslo, Norway. Designed to meet the needs of international enterprises, cloud-native platforms, and government institutions, the OSL5 facility delivers Tier III-level resilience, green power integration, and low-latency connectivity across Scandinavia and Northern Europe.

Built in a cold-climate zone ideal for natural cooling, OSL5 is part of Orange Business’s growing footprint of sustainable, next-generation data centers focused on security, scalability, and carbon neutrality.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Lørenskog, Norway – 15 km east of Oslo, with proximity to Scandinavian fiber corridors
• Facility Type: Enterprise / Hyperscale / Green Colocation
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 4,000–5,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 6–8 MW, scalable
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility power feeds with 2N redundancy
• 100% powered by renewable Norwegian hydropower
• Backup diesel generators with emission controls
• Smart PDUs and power metering systems

Cooling and Energy Efficiency

• Utilizes free cooling from Norway’s natural cold climate
• N+1 HVAC systems with precision air conditioning
• Cold aisle containment for optimal airflow and efficiency
• Achieves exceptionally low PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) values
• Aligned with Orange’s long-term carbon neutrality strategy

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral with access to major Nordic and European telecom providers
• Direct links to Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Frankfurt
• Integrated into Orange’s global IP/MPLS backbone
• Supports cloud interconnect, edge deployments, and multi-cloud strategies
• Ideal for low-latency applications, AI workloads, and disaster recovery

Security and Facility Operations

• 24/7/365 on-site security and electronic surveillance
• Multi-factor authentication (biometric + access card)
• CCTV coverage and zone-based access control
• VESDA smoke detection and inert gas suppression systems
• Full operational 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 Management
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• Compliant with EU GDPR, Norwegian data protection laws, and Uptime Tier III-equivalent standards

Ideal Use Cases

• Cloud Service Providers and Enterprise Colocation
• Sustainability-Focused Hosting and ESG Initiatives
• AI, HPC, and Big Data Environments
• Cross-Border Backup and Business Continuity
• Public Sector and Nordic Infrastructure Compliance

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the global enterprise division of the Orange Group, offering cloud, network, and cybersecurity services to clients in over 220 countries. The Lørenskog OSL5 Data Center strengthens Orange’s presence in Northern Europe, delivering a secure, green, and interconnected platform for businesses leading the charge in digital innovation and sustainable infrastructure.