FULL SERVICE PROVIDER
We guide you through every stage of your data center’s lifecycle — from strategic vision to operational excellence. We act as your one-stop partner for all data center consulting services, fully integrated and independent.
Data Center Consulting
Independent. Vendor-neutral.
End-to-end.
We provide expert data center consulting services across the entire lifecycle – from initial business case and strategy consulting to design, commissioning, and ongoing operations optimization.
Whether you’re building a new facility, evaluating colocation options, or modernizing existing infrastructure, our team of experienced consultants supports you with insights, structure, and technical depth. Our independent and vendor-neutral approach ensures that every recommendation aligns with your goals – technically, economically, and sustainably. With a proven framework of Strategy, Planning, Realization, and Operations, we enable successful and efficient data center projects at every stage.
Our Full-Service Livecycle Approach
Strategy
Laying the foundation for future-ready infrastructure with sound strategic and financial guidance
- Financial Due Diligence, Business Case Development & ROI Analysis
In-depth financial modeling to ensure project viability, investor alignment, and long-term profitability. - Data Center Due Diligence (Technical & Commercial)
Independent assessments of data center assets, including operational performance, risk exposure, and infrastructure value — essential for acquisitions, divestitures, or partnerships. - Site Selection & Risk Evaluation
Identifying optimal locations based on energy availability, latency, regulations, and geopolitical stability. - Sustainability & ESG Alignment
Integration of carbon neutrality goals, green energy sourcing, and compliance with environmental standards (e.g., EU Taxonomy, GHG Protocol). - Regulatory and Compliance Advisory
Navigating national and international data center regulations, certifications, and standards from early planning. - Hybrid / Cloud Strategy Consulting
Evaluating infrastructure needs in the context of on-prem, colocation, and cloud integration. - Data Center Education for Investors and Developers
Tailored workshops and briefings to enhance understanding of data center infrastructure, operational requirements, risk factors, and investment considerations for non-technical stakeholders.
Design
Transforming vision into executable plans with technical depth and commercial clarity
- Needs Assessment
Detailed analysis of IT workloads, business growth projections, availability targets, and compliance needs to define spatial, power, and operational requirements. - Feasibility Studies
Technical, economic, and regulatory analysis of potential solutions or locations to determine the most viable implementation approach. - Concept and Design Planning
Development of high-level concepts and scalable architectural blueprints, focusing on modularity, efficiency, and maintainability. - Requirements Specification & Basis of Design (BoD)
Creation of structured requirements in the form of specifications, BoD documents, or functional descriptions to enable consistent and compliant planning. - Tender Management & Vendor Selection
Preparation and management of procurement processes, including RfP documents, bid evaluation, and negotiation — for both in-house construction and colocation/housing space. - Budgeting and Investment Planning
Structured cost planning (CAPEX/OPEX), value engineering, and investment decision support based on verified market benchmarks. - Technology Evaluation and Procurement Support
Assessment of technical options (e.g. power, cooling, monitoring) and vendor-neutral support for selection and contract structuring. - Compliance & Standards Alignment
Early-stage audits and reviews to ensure alignment with critical data center standards, including EN 50600, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, and TÜV requirements. - Project Roadmapping & Scheduling
Phased project timeline development with interdependency analysis and resource planning to ensure transparency and control over execution.
Realization
Delivering robust and reliable infrastructure — on time and on budget
- Project Management and Quality Control
End-to-end project supervision ensuring cost control, schedule adherence, and alignment with specifications. - Vendor Coordination and Tender Support
Managing and evaluating contractor proposals, ensuring technical and commercial comparability. - Construction Supervision & Documentation
On-site representation, milestone reviews, and full documentation of build quality and change requests. - Testing & Commissioning
Functional and integrated testing procedures to verify resilience, energy efficiency, and failover capabilities. - Certification support (Uptime, ISO, TIA-942, EN50600, TÜV)
Ensuring all systems meet global standards for reliability, redundancy, and sustainability.
Organization & Operations
Establishing efficient structures and ensuring operational excellence
- Operator Setup
Strategic and organizational development for establishing a dedicated data center operating company – including governance, processes, staffing, and roles. - Operational Structure & Processes
Design of operating models and workflows, including SOPs, EOPs, maintenance regimes, escalation procedures, and compliance structures. - Operational Optimization
Identification of inefficiencies in existing operations and implementation of improvements in availability, maintainability, cost, and transparency. - Technical Optimization
Detailed assessment and enhancement of energy efficiency (PUE), resilience, and capacity utilization – using analytics, DCIM systems, and AI-supported tools. - Certification Advisory
Preparation and support for audits and certifications (e.g. EN 50600, ISO 27001, Uptime Tier, TÜV IT), including GAP analyses and documentation readiness.