Datacenter United
Belgian operator with a national network of carrier-neutral data centers, ISAE 3402 reporting and a Tier IV design certificate
Quick Overview
| Company | ANTWERP DATACENTER (trading as Datacenter United) |
|---|---|
| Category | Colocation and Data Center Providers |
| Headquarters | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Belgium (EU) |
| Data Location | Belgium |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Colocation, private cages, carrier-neutral connectivity, remote hands, business continuity, migration services, high-density infrastructure |
| Pricing | Quote on request |
| Best For | Belgian organisations and IT service providers that want an in-country site with audit reports |
| Replaces | Equinix |
Detailed Review
Datacenter United calls itself the only Belgian data center operator with a national network, quoting 14 data centers across 12 locations. Sites on its list include Antwerp, Brussels, Burcht, Evere, Ghent, Hasselt, Machelen, Mechelen, Moeskroen and Oostkamp near Bruges.
The privacy statement names ANTWERP DATACENTER at Haifastraat 6 in Antwerp, enterprise number BE 0715.408.157, as the party responsible for personal data. The website defaults to Dutch, with an English switch.
Audit paper trail
The certifications page lists ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISAE 3402 Type II, PCI DSS and a Tier IV Design and Facility certificate issued by the Uptime Institute. An ISAE 3402 Type II statement means an external auditor has tested the operator's controls, which helps auditors of financial customers.
Its sustainability pages mention SBTi validation of its climate targets.
What the colocation service covers
Depending on need, Datacenter United says colocation can include rack space, private cages or dedicated environments, redundant power and cooling, carrier-neutral connectivity, remote hands and migration guidance. Technicians are available around the clock for monitoring and interventions.
The company also lists AI and high-density infrastructure as a service line, without naming rack power limits on the pages checked.
Funding and growth
A news item announces a EUR 120 million financing with an additional EUR 50 million available through an accordion facility, framed as funding for sustainable, AI-ready growth. Infrastructure development pages describe upgrades to the existing Belgian sites.
Limitations to Consider
Coverage is Belgium only, so a multi-country footprint needs a second provider such as NorthC. Most of the website text is Dutch first, quotes are by request only, and the legal entity named in the privacy statement is a site-level company rather than a group holding, so confirm the contracting party on the order form.
Who Should Use Datacenter United
Belgian public bodies, financial firms and IT service providers that need audit-ready in-country colocation and a Tier IV design certificate.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Tier IV Design and Facility certificate
- ISAE 3402 Type II statement
- Network spread across Belgium
- 24/7 technicians and remote hands
- Funding announced for expansion
Cons
- Belgium only
- Dutch-first website
- No published prices
- Contracting entity to confirm per order
Alternatives to Datacenter United
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
Pulsant
United Kingdom · Regional UK colocation with an owned edge network
Green.ch
Switzerland · Swiss colocation and housing around Zurich with cloud on top
See all European colocation and data center providers or compare them directly against Equinix on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
It lists ISAE 3402 Type II alongside ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and PCI DSS, plus a Tier IV Design and Facility certificate from the Uptime Institute.
The pages checked describe a Belgian network only, with sites such as Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Hasselt.
Yes, there is an NL and EN switch, though the main text and news items appear in Dutch first.