Microsoft Azure Zurich
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
67.8MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.26
GoodGreen Score
85/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
CIXP Geneva
2 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Zurich |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 67.8 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.26Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.1901, 6.1360 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 30 gCO2/kWhExcellent |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
6
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIXP Geneva | Geneva | 2 km | 30 |
| TOP-IX Turin | Turin | 173 km | 80 |
| SwissIX Zurich | Zurich | 226 km | 250 |
| MIX Milan | Milan | 250 km | 350 |
| France-IX Paris | Paris | 411 km | 400 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
19.2% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
85.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇨🇭 CH)
Est. Annual CO2
22.5ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇨🇭 Switzerland)
Microsoft Azure Portfolio
Microsoft Azure
73 facilities across 16 countries
Total Facilities
73
Countries
16
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Microsoft Azure Facilities
Local Market Context
7
Facilities in Geneva
26
Facilities in Switzerland
3
Operators in Geneva
#2
City rank in Switzerland
Geneva ranks #2 in Switzerland by facility count, with 7 data centers operated by 3 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Geneva
Geneva has 7 facilities from 3 operators.
Amazon Web Services
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126.2 MW
Tier 4
1.68
Digital Realty Zurich 5
VerifiedDigital Realty·Geneva, Switzerlandcolocation
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Tier 4
1.11
Amazon Web Services Zurich 4
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Geneva, Switzerlandhyperscale
74.5 MW
Tier 3
1.53
Amazon Web Services·Geneva, Switzerlandhyperscale
126.3 MW
Tier 2
1.27
Amazon Web Services Zurich 2
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Geneva, Switzerlandhyperscale
192.9 MW
Tier 3
1.80
Vantage Zurich 3
Verified
Vantage·Lausanne, Switzerlandcolocation
35.4 MW
Tier 2
1.33
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Zurich?
Microsoft Azure Zurich is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Geneva, Switzerland, with 67.8 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Zurich have?
Microsoft Azure Zurich holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Zurich?
Microsoft Azure Zurich has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.26, which is rated as "good". This is 19.2% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Zurich?
The nearest IXP is CIXP Geneva in Geneva, located 2 km away with 30 connected participants.