Orange Business: Nossegem Data Center

The Nossegem Data Center, operated by Orange Business, is a Tier III-standard, high-availability digital infrastructure facility located in Nossegem, just outside Brussels, Belgium. Strategically situated in one of Europe’s core connectivity corridors, this facility provides secure colocation, enterprise cloud, and cross-border data services to businesses operating across Benelux and Western Europe.

With seamless access to Orange’s global IP/MPLS backbone, full carrier neutrality, and robust power and cooling redundancy, the Nossegem Data Center is a key node in Orange’s international infrastructure, serving multinational enterprises, public sector entities, and cloud platforms.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Nossegem, near Brussels – central access point for Benelux and EU traffic routes
• Facility Type: Colocation / Enterprise Cloud / Interconnection Hub
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 3,500–4,500 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 6 MW with modular scalability
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility feeds with 2N UPS redundancy
• Diesel generators for full-load backup with extended autonomy
• Smart PDUs with metering and load balancing
• Designed for continuous availability and fault tolerance

Cooling and Environmental Design

• Precision cooling systems with N+1 redundancy
• Cold/hot aisle containment for thermal efficiency
• Environmental sensors for airflow, temperature, and humidity
• Engineered for low PUE and aligned with Orange’s sustainability goals

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Access to local and global telecom providers
• Direct interconnection to Orange’s European backbone and Brussels IXPs
• Low-latency fiber routes to Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, and London
• Cloud on-ramp and cross-connect capabilities for hybrid and multi-cloud architecture

Security and Facility Operations

• 24/7 on-site security with perimeter surveillance and access control
• Multi-factor authentication (biometrics, access card, PIN)
• CCTV coverage and audit trails throughout all zones
• Fire protection systems: VESDA and inert gas suppression
• Real-time operations managed by Orange’s centralized 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
• Compliant with GDPR and EU cross-border data governance
• Built to meet Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent standards

Ideal Use Cases

• Benelux-Based Colocation and Enterprise IT
• Cross-Border and Multinational Infrastructure Hosting
• Hybrid Cloud, SaaS, and Data Backup
• Public Sector and Financial Services Hosting
• AI, HPC, and Low-Latency Application Support

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the global B2B arm of Orange Group, offering trusted digital infrastructure, cloud, and connectivity solutions across 220+ countries. The Nossegem Data Center is a key pillar in Orange’s Western European data center network, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure for clients with demanding local and international requirements.