2026 Brings New Colocation Opportunities in the M247 Global Data Center in Bucharest

With occupancy rates reaching 90%, data centers across Europe are struggling to accommodate new customers. At the same time, in the enterprise environment, the need for technology has never been more critical. Digital transformation projects, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity requirements, regulatory pressure, and customer expectations for real-time services continue to grow. Companies for which operating on-premises infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to justify are seeking new colocation opportunities for their IT equipment — and Romania is no exception.

The good news is that M247 Global can providethe space and resources required for IT infrastructure colocation in itsBucharest data center, active on the market for 10 years and built inaccordance with Tier III requirements.

On-Premises IT: Limited, Costly, and Risky

Many organizations own and operate critical IT infrastructure but were not designed to function as data center operators. Even with a capable internal IT team, most non-IT companies face obvious limitations:

• Office buildings are not data centers
They typically lack redundant power supply, sufficient UPS and generator capacity, advanced cooling systems, or multiple telecommunications connections. At best, they can host a small data room with a few racks — far below the requirements of modern workloads.

• High availability is difficult to achieve
Ensuring continuous operation requires redundant power paths, backup energy sources, cooling, fire suppression systems, physical security, and network connectivity. Building and operating all these components internally is complex and expensive.

• Energy efficiency and sustainability are difficult to achieve
Rising energy costs and ESG requirements are pushing companies to seek more efficient infrastructure compatible with renewable energy sources — an objective that is nearly impossible to optimize in a traditional office environment.

What a Professional Data Center ReallyMeans

True availability, resilience, and efficiency can only be delivered by a purpose-built data center designed with resilience as a core objective.

A key benchmark in this regard is the Tier III standard. But what does Tier III mean in practice?

A Tier III data center is designed with a high level of redundancy across multiple layers, meaning:

• All critical systems (power supply, cooling, network) are fully redundant (N+1 or 2N)
• Any component can be maintained or replaced without shutting down IT services
• Guaranteed availability of 99.982%, meaning less than 1.6 hours of downtime per year

For a non-IT company, achieving Tier III internally would require:

• Dual power supply sources from the grid
• High-capacity UPS systems and diesel generators
• Redundant cooling systems
• Separate and diverse network communication paths
• 24/7 monitoring and specialized operational staff permanently on-site

The costs, operational complexity, and compliance requirements make this objective unrealistic for most organizations.

The Benefits of Colocation Remain Constant

Both in Romania and globally, recent years have demonstrated that resilient and flexible IT infrastructure is essential for business continuity. As processing, storage, and connectivity requirements increase, colocating IT equipment in a modern data center has become a best practice model.

Today, operating on-premises infrastructures:

Costly

• High-performance servers require equally advanced power, cooling, and networking infrastructure
• Energy prices continue to rise
• Expanding space or moving to high-density racks involves costly upgrades to electrical and cooling systems

Complex

• Specialized data center engineers are difficult to find and retain. By contrast, a professional data center optimizes staffing costs and can scale more easily by integrating remote resources
• Over 50% of companies report difficulties recruiting qualified personnel
• Staff shortages increase operational risk and salary costs

Risky

• Over 80% of companies with on-premises data rooms have experienced unplanned outages in recent years
• Power interruptions remain one of the primary causes
• Implementing full electrical redundancy is prohibitively expensive for most organizations

It is no surprise that the colocation marketcontinues to grow by over 15% annually.

Why Colocate Your IT in the M247 GlobalData Center in Bucharest

Located in Pipera, Bucharest, the M247 GlobalData Center is built according to Tier III standards and designed to supportmission-critical business workloads.

In a colocation setup, customers use their ownservers and networking/storage equipment, while M247 provides the environmentnecessary for secure and efficient operation:

• State-of-the-art data center infrastructure with energy-efficient systems (competitive PUE translating into competitive pricing)
• Redundant power supply (UPS systems and diesel generators) (N+1, 2N)
• Professional cooling systems (N+1)
• Advanced network connectivity, including peering and transit options
• High-level physical security, CCTV, access control, on-site security personnel
• Easy physical access for upgrades, replacements, and maintenance
• 24/7/365 on-site support
• Access to 100% green energy
• Professional support to facilitate the migration process

Additional services include DDoS protection,NOC as a Service, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity, as well asadvanced connectivity and interconnection options.

Migrating IT assets to a professional datacenter is no longer just an IT decision — it is a business decision. One that reduces risk, increases availability, and supports long-term growth.

The M247 Global Data Center has the space, power, and expertise required to take over your colocation needs. If you want to overcome the limitations of on-premises infrastructure and achieve TierIII-level availability without Tier III complexity and costs, now is the time to act.

Contact M247 Global for additional information and commercial offers regarding IT colocation in the M247 Global Data Center in Bucharest. Our specialists are ready to help you assess your requirements and plan a safe and efficient migration.