Web infrastructure in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest data center market in the Netherlands with 10 facilities. The city is a major hub for internet infrastructure thanks to its port and international connectivity. Operators like NorthC Datacenters run three facilities here, while Bytesnet B.V., TCNPP, EXA Infrastructure, Intermax Cloudsourcing B.V., Cellnex Netherlands B.V., Ekco B.V., and Smartdc each operate one.
Rotterdam as an internet hub
The local Internet Exchange Point is R_iX, which connects 10 networks. This IXP provides peering for carriers and content providers operating in the Rotterdam metro area. The presence of EXA Infrastructure also gives the city direct access to long-haul fiber routes.
Rotterdam serves enterprises that need low-latency access to Amsterdam and the rest of Europe. Buyers include financial services firms, logistics companies, and cloud providers who colocate in carrier-neutral facilities like those from NorthC and Intermax Cloudsourcing.
Key facts
- Rotterdam has 10 data centers and 1 Internet Exchange Point (R_iX).
- NorthC Datacenters operates 3 facilities in Rotterdam, the most of any operator.
- R_iX connects 10 networks locally.
- EXA Infrastructure runs one data center in Rotterdam with international fiber links.
- Bytesnet B.V., TCNPP, and Intermax Cloudsourcing each operate 1 facility.
Data centers in Rotterdam
All 10 facilities →Bytesnet Rotterdam
Bytesnet B.V.
9 carriers
Smartdc Rotterdam
Smartdc
9 carriers
NorthC Rotterdam Zestienhoven 1
NorthC Datacenters
8 carriers
NorthC Rotterdam Waalhaven
NorthC Datacenters
6 carriers
NorthC Rotterdam Zestienhoven 2
NorthC Datacenters
2 carriers
Cellnex Datacenter Rotterdam
Cellnex Netherlands B.V.
1 carriers
EXA Edge DC Rotterdam
EXA Infrastructure
1 carriers
Spaanse Kubus Rotterdam
TCNPP
1 carriers
Intermax Schouwburgplein Rotterdam
Intermax Cloudsourcing B.V.
Luna.nl Rotterdam Puntegale
Ekco B.V.