ODATA strengthens security and operational resilience at Colombia's largest data center

As the largest data center in Colombia, BG01 needed to maintain strict control over employee, contractor and visitor access while protecting critical customer infrastructure and information. ODATA also required centralized oversight of building operations, including HVAC, elevators and other essential systems, while ensuring interoperability between security, safety and building management technologies. All systems had to support the facility's rigorous operational and cyber security requirements.

ODATA implemented an integrated platform that connected access control, video surveillance and building management technologies across the BG01 campus. The deployment included the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, enabling centralized management of access permissions, visitor activities and security events. Designed to support the facility's stringent cybersecurity requirements, the platform incorporated encrypted communications and cybersecurity compliance measures.

To enhance situational awareness, more than 99 surveillance cameras were installed throughout key areas of the facility and connected through the exacqVision video management platform for real-time visibility, incident monitoring and video retention.

The building management platform integrated security, fire detection and suppression, air conditioning, UPS systems and generators into a unified operational environment. This centralized approach enables ODATA to monitor and manage critical facility systems while tracking energy consumption and key operational performance indicators across the site.

By integrating security and building management systems, ODATA gained centralized visibility across critical facility operations while strengthening protection of personnel, infrastructure and customer data. The scalable platform supports ongoing operational requirements and provides a consistent framework for future expansion projects across Latin America. BG01 now serves as a model for ODATA's continued regional growth strategy.

ODATA is a hyperscale, carrier-neutral, multi-tenant data center operator that provides scalable, secure and flexible colocation infrastructure across Latin America. Founded in 2015, the company supports growing demands for space, power and security as organizations advance their digital transformation initiatives. The BG01 facility in Colombia marked ODATA's first expansion outside Brazil and serves as a model for future regional development.