With occupancy rates exceeding 90% and even 95%, data centers across Europe are struggling to accommodate new customers. At the same time, in the enterprise environment, the need for technology has never been more critical.
Digital transformation projects, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity requirements, regulatory pressure, and customer expectations for real-time available services continue to grow. Companies for which operating on-premises infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to justify are looking for new IT equipment colocation opportunities—and Romania is no exception.
The good news is that M247 Global can provide the space and resources required for IT infrastructure colocation in its Bucharest data center, active on the market for 10 years and built in accordance with Tier III requirements.
On-premises IT: limited, costly, and risky
Many organizations own and operate critical IT infrastructure but were never designed to function as data center operators. Even with a capable internal IT team, most non-IT companies face clear limitations:
• Office buildings are not data centers
Typically, they lack redundant power supply, sufficient UPS and generator capacity, advanced cooling systems, or multiple telecommunications connections. At best, they can host a small data room with a few racks—far below the requirements imposed by modern workloads.
• High availability is difficult to achieve
Ensuring continuous operation requires redundant power paths, backup energy sources, cooling, fire suppression systems, physical security, and network connectivity. Building and operating all these components internally is complex and expensive.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability are hard to deliver
Rising energy costs and ESG requirements are driving companies to seek more efficient infrastructure compatible with renewable energy sources—an objective that is nearly impossible to optimize in a traditional office environment.
What a professional data center truly means
True availability, resilience, and efficiency can only be delivered by a data center purpose-built for these objectives and designed from the ground up.
A key benchmark in this regard is the Tier III standard. But what does Tier III actually mean in practice?
A Tier III data center is designed with a high level of redundancy across multiple layers, which means:
• All critical systems (power, cooling, network) are fully redundant (N+1 or 2N)
• Any component can be maintained or replaced without shutting down IT services
• Guaranteed availability of 99.982%, meaning less than 1.6 hours of downtime per year
For a non-IT company, achieving Tier III internally would require:
• Dual power supply from independent substations
• High-capacity UPS systems and diesel generators
• Redundant cooling systems
• Separate and diverse network paths
• 24/7 monitoring and specialized operational staff
The costs, operational complexity, and compliance requirements make this objective unrealistic for most organizations.
The benefits of colocation remain constant
Both in Romania and globally, recent years have demonstrated that resilient and flexible IT infrastructure is essential for business continuity. As processing, storage, and connectivity requirements grow, colocating IT equipment in a modern datacenter becomes the most efficient option.
Today, operating on-premises infrastructure is:
Costly
• High-performance servers require equally advanced power, cooling, and network infrastructure
• Energy prices continue to rise
• Expanding space or moving to high-density racks involves expensive upgrades to electrical and cooling systems
Complex
• Data center-specialized engineers are difficult to find and retain
• Over 50% of companies report difficulties in recruiting qualified staff
• Staff shortages increase operational risk and salary costs
Risky
• Over 80% of companies with on-premises data rooms have experienced unplanned outages in recent years
• Power outages remain one of the main causes
• Implementing full electrical redundancy is prohibitively expensive for most organizations
It is therefore no surprise that the colocation market continues to grow by more than 15%annually.
Why colocate your IT in the M247 Global Data Center in Bucharest
Located in Pipera, Bucharest, the M247 Global Data Center is built to Tier III standards and designed to support mission-critical business workloads.
In a colocation setup, customers use their own servers and networking and storage equipment, whileM247 provides the environment required for secure and efficient operation:
• State-of-the-art data center infrastructure with energy-efficient systems (excellent PUE)
• Redundant power supply (UPS systems and diesel generators)
• Professional cooling systems (N+1 / 2N)
• Advanced network connectivity, including peering and transit options
• High-level physical security, CCTV, access control, on-site security staff
• Easy physical access for upgrades, replacements, and maintenance
• 24/7/365 on-site support
• Access to 100% green energy
• Professional support to facilitate the actual migration
Complementary services such as DDoS protection, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity are also available, along with advanced connectivity and interconnection options.
Migrating IT assets toa professional data center is no longer just an IT decision—it is a business decision. One that reduces risk, increases availability, and supports long-term growth.
M247 Global Data Center has the space, power, and expertise required to meet your colocation needs—right now. If you want to overcome the limitations of on-premises infrastructure and achieve Tier III-level availability without Tier III complexity and costs, now is the time to act.
Contact M247 Global for additional information and commercial offers regarding IT colocation in theM247 Global Data Center in Bucharest. Our specialists are ready to help you assess your requirements and plan a safe and efficient migration.
