The demands on data centres are constantly increasing â topics such as redundancy, energy efficiency, sustainability and IT security are more in focus than ever. That’s why Sven Kellputt, Head of Key Account Management at KAMP Netzwerkdienste, talks about the company’s strategic direction, explains the advantages of outsourcing IT infrastructure and shows how the company is meeting modern challenges with future-proof solutions.
Mr. Kellputt, topics such as redundancy, energy efficiency and sustainability are becoming more and more important. How does KAMP meet these requirements when selecting and operating data centres?
We meet these requirements when selecting and operating data centres through various measures:
Reliability: KAMP places a high value on the reliability of its data centres. This is ensured by redundant systems and regular maintenance to guarantee a high level of availability and reliability.
Energy efficiency: Energy efficiency is a central concern. We rely on modern technologies and efficient cooling systems to minimise energy consumption. In addition, renewable energies are used to reduce the ecological footprint.
Sustainability: Sustainability plays an important role in the selection and operation of data centres. KAMP ensures that the data centres use sustainable practices, such as the use of renewable energies and the implementation of resource efficiency measures.
Through these measures, KAMP ensures that our data centres are not only efficient and reliable, but also operated in an environmentally-friendly and sustainable manner. Among other things, we underline this with our own certifications, such as ISO 14001.
Many companies today operate their own IT infrastructure. From your point of view, what are the arguments in favour of outsourcing to professional data centres today?
Operating your own IT infrastructure is a strategic decision for many companies that needs to be carefully considered. However, there are several arguments in favour of outsourcing to professional data centres today:
Cost efficiency: operating your own IT infrastructure can be very costly, especially when it comes to purchasing and maintaining hardware, software and security measures. Professional data centres offer scalable solutions that enable companies to pay only for the resources they actually use.
Security and compliance: Professional data centres have state-of-the-art security measures and are often certified according to international standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 27701. This ensures that companies’ data is protected and that all legal requirements are met.
Scalability and flexibility: Companies can quickly adapt their IT resources to their needs without having to invest in expensive hardware. This is particularly important for growing companies or those that experience seasonal fluctuations in demand.
Energy efficiency and sustainability: Professional data centres often rely on energy-efficient technologies and renewable energies, which not only lowers operating costs but also reduces the environmental footprint. This is an important factor, especially in view of the increasing importance of sustainability in the corporate world.
Expertise and support: Data centres have specialised experts available 24/7 to solve technical problems and monitor the infrastructure. This allows companies to focus on their core business instead of investing resources in IT infrastructure operations.
Modular use of services: The modular use of advanced services such as Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) within an application architecture allows companies to design their IT infrastructure flexibly and efficiently.
Overall, outsourcing to professional data centres offers a variety of advantages that enable companies to operate their IT infrastructure more efficiently, securely and sustainably.
The KAMP Data Center Day highlights precisely these topics â from security and air conditioning to business continuity. What are you personally most interested in at this event?
We want to use this event to provide a glimpse âbehind the scenesâ. Personally, what interests me most about this event is the opportunity to gain in-depth insights into the latest technologies and best practices in the field of data centre security. The security of data and the warranty of a continuous business continuation are crucial factors for the success of every company.
I look forward to exchanging ideas with experts and interested parties on how modern security measures and air conditioning technologies are implemented to ensure high availability and reliability. I am also looking forward to the discussions about sustainable solutions and how data centres can minimise their ecological footprint. These topics are not only exciting from a technical point of view, but also of great strategic importance for the future.
The KAMP Data Center Day takes a look at future-proof data center architectures and the secure, energy-efficient operation of IT infrastructures. To what extent are topics like these currently strategically relevant for KAMP â and which developments are you watching with particular interest?
For us, continuous observation and adaptation to trends such as energy efficiency, security, cloud architectures, automation and edge computing is crucial. KAMP is positioning itself as a future-oriented provider that not only offers powerful and scalable data centre infrastructures, but also, for example, SaaS or IaaS solutions that meet the increasing demands for sustainability, flexibility and security.
