Swisscom: Centralizing Data Center Energy Management
Project Overview
Swisscom, Switzerland’s leading telecommunications provider, operates a nationwide network of data centers—key drivers of both operational excellence and energy consumption. Previously, each facility managed energy procurement and reporting independently, making it difficult to track costs, optimize usage, and meet ambitious sustainability goals.
To address this, Swisscom centralized its energy procurement and reporting processes, unifying all data centers under a single strategy. The company also invested in building an in-house team of energy management experts, equipped with advanced monitoring tools to analyze and optimize consumption in real time. This transformation enabled Swisscom to negotiate better utility contracts, proactively manage risk, and report transparently on energy costs and efficiency.
As a result, Swisscom achieved industry-leading efficiency ratings, earned the SDEA SILVER Plus label for sustainability, and delivered substantial cost savings—setting a new standard for data center energy management in Switzerland.
Date
January 2022 - Ongoing
Category
Telecom
Client
Swisscom
Key Advantages
Key Achievements
Industry-leading PUE rating (1.2 at Wankdorf data center)
SDEA SILVER Plus label for efficiency and low CO₂ emissions
Significant cost savings and improved operational resilience
Technologies Implemented
Centralized energy procurement and reporting
Established an in-house energy management team
Deployed advanced monitoring and analytics tools
Outcome
Through this centralized approach and investment in internal expertise, Swisscom has not only reduced its energy costs but also gained full transparency and control over its data center operations. The company is now better positioned to respond to market volatility, drive continuous efficiency improvements, and support its ambitious sustainability targets. Swisscom’s data centers stand as a benchmark for operational excellence, delivering long-term value for the business and setting a new standard for responsible energy management in the industry.
