Status: Operational / Active Multi-Tenant Modernization & Density Upgrades | Location: Wezembeekstraat 2, 1930 Zaventem, Greater Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium
Digital Realty’s BRU3 is a carrier-neutral data center facility strategically located within Digital Realty’s Brussels Campus in Zaventem, Belgium, one of the country’s most important business and connectivity hubs. Spanning approximately 21,495 square feet (1,997 m²), the facility provides 1.3 MW of critical IT capacity across 1,000 m² of dedicated colocation whitespace, supporting enterprise applications, cloud environments, digital services, and mission-critical workloads. Positioned less than 10 minutes from Brussels Airport and in close proximity to major European Union institutions, BRU3 offers an ideal location for organizations requiring secure, highly connected infrastructure with access to European markets. The facility is part of Digital Realty’s interconnected Brussels campus ecosystem, with low-latency dark-fiber links connecting BRU3 to nearby BRU1, BRU3, and BRU4 facilities, enabling efficient workload distribution, enhanced resilience, and seamless cross-campus connectivity. As a key digital gateway in Belgium, BRU3 provides direct cloud on-ramps to leading platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing customers to establish secure hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. The facility also offers direct access to BNIX (Belgian National Internet Exchange) and interconnection capabilities with more than 100 network carriers, internet service providers, and telecommunications partners. Designed with reliable power infrastructure, advanced security systems, and scalable colocation capabilities, BRU3 supports a wide range of applications including cloud computing, financial services, digital media, artificial intelligence (AI), and enterprise IT operations. With its strategic European location, extensive connectivity ecosystem, and carrier-neutral design, Digital Realty BRU3 serves as a vital interconnection hub for businesses seeking high-performance, resilient, and future-ready digital infrastructure across Belgium and the broader European region.
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | Digital Realty BRU3 Brussels: Carrier-Neutral Capital Interconnection Hub |
| Location | Wezembeekstraat 2, 1930 Zaventem, Greater Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium |
| Status | Operational / Active Multi-Tenant Modernization & Density Upgrades |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Cloud Interconnection, Enterprise Colocation & Financial Gateway Node |
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| City Name | Brussels |
| Population | ~190,000 (Brussels City) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.1 million (Brussels Metropolitan Area) |
| Economic Profile | 🔒 Detailed city intelligence available to subscribers |
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