Data4 has announced its endorsement of Igloo France Cellulose, a local company that produces cellulose wadding—a bio-sourced insulation material crafted from 90% recycled pa-per fiber, utilized for the thermal and acoustic insulation of buildings. This move aligns with Data4’s strategy to advocate for the advancement of carbon sinks and attain global carbon neutrality. In addition to Quality and Adaptability, Sustainable Development stands at the forefront of Data4’s corporate strategy through its CSR program “Data4Good,” which formalizes the group’s commitments to people, the environment, and ..read more

Data4, a French operator and investor in the data center market, has recently signed two major contracts with French renewable energy leaders, Eurowatt and Photosol. These agreements, known as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), aim to provide decarbonized energy to its customers in response to the rapid growth of the digital sector and the increasing importance of environmental responsibility. With Eurowatt, Data4 has committed to purchasing energy produced by three wind farms located in France, with an installed capacity of 12 MW each, providing 80 GWh of electricity to Data4. This partnership ..read more

The two French companies are forging a long-term partnership by hosting the OVHcloud’s unique liquid cooling solution, for an efficient cooling of data centres. Data4 group, French operator and investor in the data centre market, and OVHcloud, the European cloud leader, have announced 30th January 2024 their collaboration to support their respective customers throughout the cloud value chain. Following a consultation of the main players in the colocation market, OVHcloud has selected Data4 for its Marcoussis site in the Paris region, allowing the cloud leader to consolidate its leadership over ..read more

The Data4 group, a French operator and investor in the data centre market, and the University of Paris-Saclay, Europe’s leading university and one of the top 20 in the Shanghai rankings, started apartnership to launch a prototyping experiment to reuse some of the heat produced by data centres. This is project is the first-of-its-kind and was launched beginning of 2024 in Essonne (Paris-Region). Spearheaded by the Conseil Départemental de l’Essonne, which created the ABIOMAS Innovation Chair within the University, and the Fondation Université Paris-Saclay, the project will be run by a multi-dis ..read more

Without data centers, there would be no internet, no mobile apps, and no connected objects. Data centers are the heart and circulatory system of our modern digital society, and there is huge demand on this digital infrastructure. For this reason, Data4 has doubled the number of markets in which it operates, from three in 2016 to six in 2023. Data center development is a complex and strategic undertaking that requires a meticulous approach to data center design, architecture, engineering, and technological integration. This is particularly important given that data centers currently consume aro ..read more

In the past, colocation was seen simply as a cost-effective alternative to on-site investment. It offered the robustness of an on-site infrastructure without the time constraints and financial commitments associated with expanding or building a dedicated facility. But times have changed. Today, colocation is much more than a simple alternative: it’s become an end in itself for many IT teams. And there are many advantages. Data centre colocation: back to basics Data centre colocation involves renting physical space in a third-party data centre to install your own servers, storage equipment and ..read more

In the rapidly advancing world of technology, data centers stand as the linchpin of our digital infrastructure, facilitating the storage and processing of vast amounts of information. With the escalating demand for data, the data center industry is confronted with a dual challenge: navigating complex technological landscapes, such as the AI revolution, and embracing sustainability to ensure adaptive, resilient and eco-friendly business development. Opinion paper by Linda Lescuyer, Innovation Leader, Data4 Today’s environment and innovating for sustainability Today, the drive for innovation in ..read more

To mark the anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Data4 is taking stock of its commitments to sustainability As one of Europe’s leading data center operators, we want to set an example in terms of sustainable development and involve both our customers and our partners in our efforts. Given our sector of activity and the four pillars on which our dedicated sustainability programme, Data4Good, is based (the environment, innovation, social issues, and community engagement), we work on a daily basis to meet and exceed eight SDGs. The environment: Our “energy efficiency” action ..read more

As global digital consumption continues to soar, all organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on data centers. In response, data center operators need to strike a balance between rapid and sustainable growth, in a context where environmental impact is just as important as both the quality of the service provided and staff satisfaction. Balancing these commitments while facilitating data center growth is no easy task, and there are certain pitfalls that all operators should be aware of. To learn more about this, François Sterin, COO of Data4, shares his leadership advice for a rapid gr ..read more

Without data centers, there would be no video conferences, online sales, mobile applications, streaming or online banking. Essential in the digital age, data centers are the mainstay of our everyday digital lives, managing and storing a phenomenal amount of data. While they are not the most energy-intensive players in the digital ecosystem, their operation requires high levels of energy consumption, which takes its toll on the environment. Fortunately, solutions are available to reduce this footprint. Back to basics Cloud computing has revolutionised the way businesses and individuals use the ..read more