Reference Story ORIA by ITpoint – Swiss Data Belongs in Swiss Data Centers

ITpoint recently moved into a new data center in Lucerne. 
What is behind this step?
The expansion of our data center infrastructure is part of our long-term growth strategy. The demand for cloud and managed services under the
ORIA brand is continuously growing. To meet this development, we are specifically expanding our capacities. The new data center allows us to provide additional infrastructure while continuing to scale our platform.

You already had a second data center environment in use. 
Why this change now?
That's correct. We have been working with two data center locations for some time to ensure redundancy and fail-safety. However, with the new location in Lucerne, we consciously chose an operator that is entirely Swiss-owned. For us, this is an important strategic aspect. When we talk about digital sovereignty, it's not just about the location of the data, but also about ownership and control over the infrastructure.

What role does data storage in Switzerland play for your customers?
Its importance is increasing significantly. Many companies today consciously ask the question: Who actually operates the infrastructure on which our data resides?
Especially in regulated industries or with sensitive data, it is crucial for customers that their information is stored and processed within Switzerland. Swiss law, Swiss operators, and transparent structures create trust.

What are the technical features of the data center in Lucerne?
The data center is located in an underground bunker complex and offers a very high level of physical security. It also has redundant power supply, modern access controls, and continuous monitoring. Another important aspect is sustainability. The data center uses, among other things, lake water from Lake Lucerne for cooling and is powered by renewable energy. This results in a very efficient infrastructure with a low ecological footprint.

What specific benefits does this expansion bring for ORIA?
ORIA is our platform for sovereign cloud and managed services. To reliably operate this platform, we need infrastructure that is both highly available and scalable. With the additional location, we create exactly this foundation. We increase the resilience of our platform and can implement new customer projects more quickly.

How is the market for such solutions developing?
We see a clear trend: Companies want to use the cloud, but they also want to maintain control over their data. The combination of modern cloud technology and consistent data storage in Switzerland is therefore becoming increasingly important. This is exactly where we position ourselves with ORIA.

Thank you very much for the interview.