nLighten (MLH1) Data Center

The nLighten edge data center is strategically positioned in the western sector of Besançon France serving as a vital hub for regional edge computing. Its location offers exceptional accessibility for IT teams and logistics situated close to the N57 motorway and just a 15 minute drive from the Besançon Viotte train station. This placement is designed to help businesses bring digital services closer to local customers and staff reducing latency and enhancing the user experience across Europe.

The facility offers a versatile range of colocation services tailored to meet varying business scales from startups to large enterprises. With a total building size of 650 sq.m. and 345 sq.m. of dedicated whitespace the center provides flexible housing options including quarter racks full cabinets and entirely private rooms. Whether a client requires shared rackspace or a fully customized layout the infrastructure supports rapid business scaling.

Reliability is the cornerstone of this facility featuring a fully built out power capacity of 0.4 MW. To ensure maximum uptime the data center employs a Tier 3 design with N+1 standby power redundancy. This architecture provides independent A and B power feeds to every cabinet ensuring that mission critical applications remain online during maintenance or utility interruptions.

The center maintains an optimal operating environment using a cooling system aligned with ASHRAE A1 allowable standards for temperature and humidity. The cooling infrastructure is configured with N+1 redundancy to keep hardware operating at peak performance. The facility operates with a Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.4 reflecting a strong commitment to energy efficiency.

Security and data integrity are ensured through a multilayered protection strategy. The site is ISO 27001 and ISO 50001 certified confirming high standards for information security and energy management. Physical security is maintained around the clock through CCTV surveillance biometric access control and on site technical staff. The facility also includes raised floor construction and an automatic fire suppression system to protect hardware from environmental risks.

As a carrier neutral facility nLighten Besançon supports a rich connectivity ecosystem. It includes a dedicated Meet Me Room and access to 13 peering networks enabling high speed data exchange and multiple carrier options. This strong network density allows businesses to achieve low latency connectivity and high bandwidth availability for local and international traffic.

Operating since 2012 this purpose built multi tenant data center combines years of operational experience with modern service delivery. Clients benefit from 24/7 Remote Hands support enabling technical tasks to be handled on site by expert staff at any time. With convenient on site parking and a focus on operational transparency the facility functions as a seamless extension of a company internal IT department.