Web infrastructure in Turin
Turin is a key data center market in northern Italy, with 7 facilities serving the region. The city hosts a mix of public-sector and commercial operators, anchored by CSI Piemonte which runs the regional government's primary data center. Other operators include Retelit S.p.A., IT.Gate, Colt Technology Services Group, B.B.Bell S.p.A., DnsHosting, and Host.it S.p.A.
Turin as an internet hub
The local internet exchange, TOP-IX, connects 102 networks and is one of Italy's largest IXPs. TOP-IX provides a critical peering hub for operators in Turin and the wider Piedmont region, reducing latency for local traffic and improving connectivity to the rest of Italy and Europe.
Turin's data center market is driven by demand from regional government, enterprise, and cloud service providers. Colt and Retelit offer carrier-neutral colocation, while IT.Gate and B.B.Bell serve local and national customers. The presence of TOP-IX makes Turin attractive for content delivery and network-dense deployments.
Key facts
- Turin has 7 data centers operated by 7 different providers.
- TOP-IX is the city's only internet exchange, with 102 connected networks.
- CSI Piemonte operates the regional government's primary data center.
- Retelit S.p.A. and Colt Technology Services Group offer carrier-neutral colocation in Turin.
- IT.Gate, B.B.Bell S.p.A., DnsHosting, and Host.it S.p.A. each operate one facility.