Commerz Real is one of the first financial service providers in Germany to rely on so-called colocation IT safes. These are rented, compact, highly secure mini data centres that bundle the functions of classic data centres in the smallest of spaces. In combination with a European cloud solution from the provider OVH, they replace the previous in-house data centres of the asset manager for tangible assets of the Commerzbank Group.

In contrast to conventional external data centres, the TÜV-certified IT safes remain within the office space of Commerz Real in Wiesbaden and Düsseldorf. This ensures that physical access - an important component of digital sovereignty - is guaranteed at all times. The company works with Prior1 Colocation & Services, which provides and operates the colocation IT safe on site.

In accordance with the European standard EN 50600 for high availability, the solution also helps Commerz Real to ensure the control of cyber and IT risks within the meaning of the EU regulation DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). According to the financial service provider, the new concept also increases the security, stability and scalability of the IT infrastructure. At the same time, internal operating expenses are reduced, allowing the IT team to focus more on innovation and customer-related applications.