Data Centers for the Public Sector
Scalable IT capacity, with maximum security and full data sovereignty within the national legal framework.
Digital Sovereignty Starts with Local Infrastructure. And the Right Partner.
The digitisation of public administration places high demands on security, availability, and sustainability while ensuring full data sovereignty. As a leading German data center provider, we develop data centers specifically tailored to the needs of the public sector:
- BSI-compliant Tier III+ architecture
- Built to leading industry standards (SOC, ISO 27001, EN 50600)
- Low PUE, renewable energy, waste heat recovery
- Autonomous operation for up to 168 hours
We already provide secure, efficient IT infrastructure for government agencies in Germany and have successfully planned and built several data centers for public sector organisations. From building infrastructure and specialized security requirements to certified processes, we offer you future-proof data centers. Certified green electricity and energy-efficient infrastructure make our data centers a sustainable partner – ensuring your organisations meets its climate goals and your data remains secure in the long term.
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Leading German Provider
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400
MW
Platform
(Operating & Under Development)
100%
Data
Souverenity
7
Locations
in Europe
The Right Locations for Your Data Center Projects
Thanks to our in-depth market knowledge and extensive network in Germany, we have access to strategic sites across the country. These locations are ideally suited for data center construction – due in part to reliable electricity and water supplies, as well as predictable network connectivity As a purely European operator, we are subject exclusively to EU regulations on data storage and data protection – an important foundation for long-term data sovereignty.
In recent years, maincubes has become one of the leading providers of scalable IT capacity for government agencies and public institutions in Germany.
Berlin mainHub
Berlin's New Campus for AI, Cloud, and Public Sector
New IT capacity for large-scale needs in Berlin: Secure power supply, AI-ready, AI/HPC-ready cooling options, Ready for service 12/2027. (*depending on the design)
144-186
MW*
Capacity
12/2027
Construction
443352
ft²*
Whitespace
Sustainable, Highly Secure, and Future-Proof in Berlin
maincubes’ sustainable, high-security data center in Berlin: TÜV and ISO certified, with 100 % availability and a focus on climate protection. “Blue Angel” certified and fully EU taxonomy compliant.
9
MW*
Capacity
2025
In Operation
55000
ft²
Whitespace
BER01
FRA02
Frankfurt's Trusted Colocation Provider
Data center for government agencies and public sector organisations in Frankfurt: Maximum operational flexibility, innovative cooling technology, and consistent sustainability. Fully compliant with the EU taxonomy.
8
MW
Capacity
2024
In Operation
54000
ft²
Whitespace
Faster access to new, secure IT resources
Building a highly secure data center is often a challenging process. Our many years of experience working with German regulatory authorities and local stakeholders enable us to expedite procedures and efficiently bring projects to fruition. We build your data center on schedule and exactly to your specifications – based on proven best practices developed through collaboration with particularly discerning clients. Technical excellence is our standard – including comprehensive monitoring of your infrastructure.
Achieve ESG and sustainability goals with maincubes
To provide you with the best possible support in meeting your sustainability goals and reporting requirements, we are constantly working to further improve the energy efficiency of our facilities. We can build data centers with a PUE of 1.2 or higher (see fact sheets) and, upon request, power them entirely with electricity from renewable energy sources. Through our close collaboration with local municipalities, we implement measures such as waste heat recovery not only conceptually but also practically on-site.
Custom Data Center Solutions
For the Public Sector in Germany
Collaborating closely with you, we design solutions tailored to your technical, regulatory, and operational requirements. From the initial concept phase through detailed planning to commissioning, we handle both the technical implementation and the coordination of necessary interactions with regulatory authorities – reliably and on schedule. We have already demonstrated our ability to meet even the most demanding requirements through our custom-tailored solutions, among other achievements.
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Your Contact for IT Resources in Germany
Are you planning to expand or add IT capacity in Germany and looking for a partner who thoroughly understands the requirements of the public sector? Then maincubes is your first point of contact. Our customers benefit from in-depth knowledge of the German market, a high level of technical expertise, and a strong focus on service and customer satisfaction. Our governance framework helps you ensure data and infrastructure sovereignty.
FAQ
In addition to our high level of technical expertise and strong commitment to service, our customers benefit from our extensive local knowledge of European and German legal requirements.
Our existing data centers for the public sector are in compliance with the EU Taxonomy. Our ownership and governance structure also provides the ideal conditions for ensuring data sovereignty.
Thanks to our local network and many years of experience in the German market, we secure strategically attractive locations throughout Germany and build data centers that meet the highest standards. Key advantages of maincubes data centers include:
- Power supply from renewable energy sources
- Experience in implementing waste heat projects
- Access to a large number of carriers
- Years of experience collaborating with municipalities and government agencies
With our deep market knowledge in Germany and an investment volume of approximately 2.5 billion euros, we are already the fastest-growing data center provider in the country and currently operate a data center platform exceeding 400 MW. The combination of local expertise and years of experience in planning and implementing data centers for the public sector makes us a reliable partner – and the go-to choice when it comes to new IT capacity in Germany. Do you have questions about our current IT capacity or specific needs? Please contact us.
Sustainability is a central pillar of our business model. Under the motto “Creating Smartest Places,” we combine technological excellence with environmental and social responsibility.
Through modern, efficiently planned data center architectures, we build resilient infrastructures that help our customers achieve their ESG goals, meet regulatory requirements, and simultaneously strengthen investors, partners, and local communities in the long term.
In doing so, we actively align ourselves with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby contributing to a sustainable digital infrastructure.
We support you with your sustainability reporting obligations – including Scope 1, 2, and 3.
- Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 27001
- ISO 50001
- SOC 1 + 2 (ISAE 3402)
- BER01: Blue Angel / Blauer Engel (DE-UZ 214)
- EU Taxonomy confirmed for BER01 and FRA02
- BER02: LEED Gold
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