noris network initiated the third construction phase of its high-availability, modular data center in Nuremberg South for the Bavarian State Tax Office. Leveraging innovIT AGs modular design, the project delivers scalable, energy-efficient IT floors and accelerated deployment. Featuring ten thousand square meters of reserve capacity, high-performance modules, and artificial intelligence readiness, the expansion establishes new standards in security, sustainability, and performance for cloud and ELSTER services, reinforcing Bavarias digital infrastructure.
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Noris Network Begins Data Center Expansion in Nuremberg South
noris network has broken ground on the third and final construction phase of its data center facility in Nuremberg South. The project, attended by Bavarias Finance and Homeland Minister Albert Füracker, will expand server capacity by 10,000 square meters. The Bavarian State Office of Taxes (BayLfSt) is the initial tenant. This new phase establishes scalable infrastructure for future cutting-edge high-power applications, including artificial intelligence workloads with demanding energy density requirements.
Modular data centers deliver tailored scalability for AI applications
innovIT AGs modular data center framework provides the foundation for rapid deployment and flexible adaptation. Pre-assembled modules manufactured in two facilities are tailored to precise client requirements and installed within days. Beyond power and cooling infrastructure, IT spaces can be scaled on demand. This approach enables noris network to address surging energy densities driven by advanced AI workloads efficiently, ensuring optimized resource allocation and robust performance across dynamic computing environments.
New Data Center Houses 1,000 Racks Exceeding Efficiency Standards
Designed for 1,000 rack positions at full expansion, the facility adheres to BayLfSts rigorous security and energy efficiency criteria. Employing advanced power distribution units and precision cooling, noris network surpasses the new Energy Efficiency Acts targets before enforcement. Engineered with multiple fault-tolerant power and network pathways and comprehensive surveillance systems, this deployment exemplifies resilience. The data center functions as pioneering benchmark for low-carbon, highly available, secure computing environments in Bavaria.
Minister Highlights Bavaria’s Digital Administration Through Modular Data Center
Minister Albert Füracker highlights that the Bavarian tax administration already leads the state with its digital approach. By deploying a new modular data center, the ELSTER service platform gains an optimal foundation for expanded online tax filings, enabling faster processing and improved user interactions. Equipped with advanced server infrastructure, the installation will support over 33,000 employees across judiciary and fiscal offices, enhancing collaborative workflows and secure access to critical applications.
IT Module Construction, Manufacturing Running Concurrently Ensures Future Flexibility
The construction and simultaneous fabrication of the IT modules are scheduled for the current year, aligning prefabricated components with on-site assembly activities. Full operation of the BayLfSt data center is slated for 2026, with a phased commissioning plan ensuring reliable service delivery. By maintaining an additional 10,000 square meters of IT space in reserve, noris network preserves flexibility for future expansion phases and integration of emerging, high-power-density technologies and solutions.
Nuremberg South Data Center Enables Scalable, Secure, Sustainable Performance
Overall, the new modular data center in Nuremberg South delivers critical advantages for modern IT operations, including high availability through redundant infrastructure, rapid scalability via prefabricated modules, and optimized energy efficiency thanks to advanced cooling techniques. Security is reinforced by multi-layered access controls and resilient power systems. Designed to accommodate emerging AI workloads and support digital government services like ELSTER, it enhances Bavaria’s digital backbone while exemplifying sustainable datacenter engineering.
