Hanover Data Center
Secure IT infrastructure in the heart of Germany
The highest security standards, redundant infrastructure and German data protection law — all centrally located in Hanover. This is how we lay the foundations for your secure and future-proof IT operations.
Your Data Center in Hanover
With Strong Regional Roots, Operating Throughout Germany
Digital business processes require an infrastructure you can rely on at all times. Whether it is ERP systems, production control, cloud applications or AI workloads — the demands on security, availability and performance are constantly increasing.
At the GRASS-MERKUR data center in Hanover, companies operate their business-critical systems on a highly available, certified infrastructure with direct connectivity to high-performance networks and cloud platforms. Thanks to the connection to HAN-CIX/DE-CIX, you benefit from latency times from 3.5 ms to key internet exchanges in Germany.
The data center offers colocation, high-density colocation, cloud services and managed services all from a single source, combining state-of-the-art technology with personal support.
For more than five decades, GRASS-MERKUR has been synonymous with the secure operation of business-critical IT. The data center at the Hanover site has been continuously modernized and expanded and is now one of the most high-performance data centers in the region. With over 3,500 m² of IT space, the center offers businesses flexible colocation, cloud and infrastructure services.
The site combines the advantages of a central location in Germany with short travel distances, personal support and a state-of-the-art technical infrastructure.
Location advantages
Why Choose Hanover as a Data Center Location?
Choosing the right data center location is a strategic decision — and Hanover offers the ideal conditions for this.
As the capital of Lower Saxony, Hanover ranks among Germany’s most important business and technology hubs. Companies benefit from excellent transport links, short distances to major conurbations and a high-performance telecommunications infrastructure — complemented by a direct connection to the HAN-CIX powered by DE-CIX.
Companies of all sizes — from fast-growing SMEs to international corporations — value the combination of personal support and professional enterprise infrastructure.
For many companies, this means
- Low latency
- Rapid accessibility
- Short service channels
- High reliability
- Regional proximity combined with national reach
A reliable supply
Infrastructure Designed to Meet the Most Demanding Requirements
Thanks to ongoing investment, the data center has been expanded and technically upgraded on several occasions. State-of-the-art cooling technologies and energy-efficient systems form the basis for the long-term, reliable operation of sophisticated IT infrastructures.
High Density
Ready for AI and HPC
The demands of modern applications are growing rapidly: GPU clusters, artificial intelligence, machine learning and high-performance computing require significantly higher performance densities than traditional enterprise servers.
GRASS-MERKUR provides specially designed high-density areas for this purpose — with high power capacity per rack and high-performance cooling systems to ensure the reliable operation of demanding workloads.
High-performance networking
Direct Connectivity with HAN-CIX, Powered by DE-CIX
High-performance networks are just as important today as a secure electricity supply.
With the HAN-CIX, powered by DE-CIX, GRASS-MERKUR operates a regional internet exchange directly in Hanover. Businesses benefit from latency times from 3.5 ms, high bandwidth and a direct connection to national and international networks. Since its launch in 2024, HAN-CIX has primarily strengthened hybrid cloud architectures and laid the technical foundations for high-performance, future-proof IT infrastructures.
Your benefits
- Fast data transmission
- Low latencies from 3.5 ms
- Redundant carrier connectivity
- Direct cloud connections
- Ideal conditions for a hybrid cloud
Compliance, German-style
NIS2, DORA & KRITIS — Compliance Assured
Regulatory requirements for IT security and data protection are constantly increasing — and with them the need for consulting services for businesses that wish to remain compliant and future-proof.
Our team monitors and manages your systems continuously from Germany, ensuring that your data is subject exclusively to German and European data protection law.
For organizations subject to requirements under NIS2, DORA or KRITIS, this provides the legal and technical foundation for future-proof, compliant operations. Our consulting team supports you in integrating these requirements into your IT strategy on a case-by-case basis.
Range of services
More Than Just Colocation
The data center forms the basis for a comprehensive portfolio of services.
Our Services Include, Among Others:
Who Is It For?
For Which Companies Is Our Data Center Suitable?
Our solutions are aimed in particular at:
- Medium-sized companies
- Industrial companies
- Software manufacturers
- Managed service providers
- Public sector organizations
- Healthcare
- Research organizations
- Financial services providers
- Organizations subject to KRITIS or NIS2 requirements
- Organizations with high compliance requirements
Good reasons
Why GRASS-MERKUR?
Companies choose GRASS-MERKUR because they expect more than just data center space. Our aim is not merely to ensure the secure operation of your IT — we lay the foundations for your future growth.
You benefit from
- Over 50 years’ experience in data centers
- Personal support from dedicated contacts
- Certified infrastructure
- Tailored advice
- Direct HAN-CIX connection
- Personal advice
- Quick decision-making processes
- Based in Germany
- Focus on digital sovereignty
- Scalable infrastructure concepts
Contact
Request a Tour of the Data Center
Tell us about your project — we will get back to you with a concrete assessment.
Direct Line
GRASS-MERKUR GmbH & Co. KG
Rothwiese 5
30559 Hannover
