GIA Informatik AG operates a new data center in Lucerne

The targeted expansion of its infrastructure forms a core element of the strategic orientation of GIA Informatik AG. Security for its customers is the IT company's top priority. It chose Lucerne as the location for a new data center (now the third), as it is not located in any danger zone for nuclear power plants, earthquakes, airports or floods. CKW Fiber Services AG has been operating this data center since 2015 and accommodates various tenants in it. At the beginning of 2019, the IT service provider from Oftringen with a focus on SAP, Cloud computing and IT Services will start operations in Lucerne. René Lüscher, Head of IT Solutions and member of the Executive Board of GIA Informatik AG: "We are convinced that with another data center we can offer the best possible solution for our customers. The new location does not pose any significant risks. By geographically separating the data center locations, we ensure that not all data centers are affected at the same time in the event of a crisis situation. With the new data center in Lucerne, we are significantly raising our quality standards."

Low latency brings great advantages

The primary data center is still located in Oftringen; all system classes classified by availability are located here. Disaster-tolerant systems are in operation in Lucerne. The lines from the previous data centers of GIA Informatik AG to Lucerne are routed redundantly. This means that they run on separate paths and never cross each other. The IT service provider ensures the fast connections with DWDM technology and bandwidths of 100 gigabit dark fiber leased lines. The data center in Lucerne is built according to Tier Level 3 to 4 and the current state of technology and security. In addition, with certification to the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard, it meets the same high information security management requirements as GIA Informatik AG. This ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. Furthermore, the new data center is well connected in terms of data technology. René Lüscher: "Due to the relatively short distance of less than 100 kilometers between the headquarters in Oftringen and Lucerne, we achieve a low latency, thanks to which the systems can be operated with high performance for the customers."

Customer wishes are a top priority

For the next two to five years, it is foreseeable that customers will increasingly want to move their data to the private cloud. GIA Informatik AG has sufficient capacity for expansion and transmission. "One of our essential advantages is data storage Switzerland. We are known for our quality," confirms René Lüscher. Furthermore, a geo-redundant connection is important, for example of the private cloud to the customer site.

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