DATA4
Paris-based campus operator with data centers in France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany and Greece, from one rack to dedicated buildings
Quick Overview
| Company | DATA4 Services (Joint Stock Company Unipersonal) |
|---|---|
| Category | Colocation and Data Center Providers |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Founded | 2006 |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany, Greece |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Colocation, dedicated suites, dedicated buildings, hybrid IT services, customer portal, connectivity, 220 cloud and carrier presences |
| Pricing | Quote on request |
| Best For | Organisations that need the same operator across several EU countries |
| Replaces | Equinix |
Detailed Review
DATA4 states that it finances, designs, builds and operates its own data centers, and that it was founded in 2006. Its campuses are Paris-Saclay at Marcoussis, Milan at Cornaredo, Madrid at Alcobendas, Warsaw at Jawczyce, Frankfurt at Hanau and Athens at Paiania.
The legal notice names DATA4 Services, a sole-shareholder company with 40,000 euros of share capital, registered in Paris under RCS 493 254 643 with a head office on Rue de la Tremoille.
From a rack to a building
Customers can rent a single rack, a dedicated suite of 200 to 1,000 square metres with 350 to 1,800 kW of power, or a dedicated building. DATA4 says it can deliver a customised building in nine months with an average capacity of 4 MW.
A dedicated customer portal and logistics and operations management are listed as part of the service range.
Certificates by country
The company lists ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 and 50001, PCI DSS, HDS (French health data hosting approval), an EcoVadis rating and the Spanish Esquema Nacional de Seguridad. It notes that certifications vary by country and data center.
Green Circle waste diversion is reported for France, Spain, Poland and Italy.
Interconnection
The campuses advertise connectivity to more than 220 cloud providers and carriers, with fibres interconnected inside each campus. A hybrid IT services page covers links to public clouds.
Limitations to Consider
The campus model is aimed at sizeable deployments, so very small tenants should confirm minimums per country. Certifications differ from site to site. DATA4's owners are not named on the pages read, and quoting happens through a contact form.
Who Should Use DATA4
Multi-country enterprises, cloud providers and carriers that want one French-contracted operator across Southern, Central and Western Europe.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Six EU countries under one operator
- Rack to dedicated building
- HDS approval for health data
- Over 220 cloud and carrier presences
- Customer portal included
Cons
- Certifications vary by site
- Owners not named on pages read
- Small-tenant minimums unclear
- Quote-only pricing
Alternatives to DATA4
Other European colocation and data center providers worth comparing before you decide:
NorthC
Netherlands · Regional colocation sites across NL, DE and CH
Green Mountain
Norway · Hydropower-fed Nordic racks, cages and data rooms
Datacenter United
Belgium · Belgian network of carrier-neutral sites with Tier IV design
Pulsant
United Kingdom · Regional UK colocation with an owned edge network
See all European colocation and data center providers or compare them directly against Equinix on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Germany and Greece.
French health data hosting approval, which DATA4 lists among its certifications for relevant sites.
Yes, DATA4 says it can build a customised dedicated building in nine months, with an average capacity of 4 MW.