CloudFerro Launches Sovereign Cloud Region in Łódź
CloudFerro has launched a new cloud region in Łódź, Poland, expanding sovereign infrastructure designed for AI and large-scale data processing.
The move reflects a growing shift across Europe towards tighter control over infrastructure and operational models, particularly for public administration and regulated industries.
The new region is positioned to support systems that must operate locally and in compliance with EU regulations, reinforcing the role of digital sovereignty as a practical requirement rather than a policy ambition.
By situating infrastructure within Poland and under EU jurisdiction, the facility enables organisations to maintain full oversight of their technology stack, from infrastructure and software to data management and access.
CloudFerro’s model is built on open-source technologies, reducing reliance on proprietary licensing and enabling greater transparency and flexibility.
“Building infrastructure at this scale is no longer just about performance – it is primarily about control over data and operational capabilities,” says Dr. Maciej Krzyżanowski, CEO of CloudFerro.
“The new CloudFerro region in Łódź enables large-scale data processing, AI model development and the execution of public-sector projects in an environment operating under Polish and European jurisdiction.
“Digital sovereignty is no longer a competitive advantage it is becoming a prerequisite for modern administration and the economy.”
Infrastructure for AI and large-scale data
The Łódź region has been designed to support compute-intensive workloads, including advanced analytics, AI and geospatial processing. It offers capacity for more than 300 server racks and up to 2.4MW of IT power, alongside a readiness for exabyte-scale data storage and processing.
Cooling technologies are integral to the design, with the facility prepared for direct-to-chip and direct liquid cooling solutions to improve efficiency. The region also supports modern GPU accelerators, including NVIDIA H200, B300 and RTX 6000 PRO, aimed at accelerating AI workloads.
CloudFerro currently provides around 500 GPUs across its public and private cloud environments, spanning regions in Poland and Germany as well as deployments in Finland, Germany, Italy and Spain.
The company has invested more than €50m (US$57m) in its cloud infrastructure over the past three years, with further expansion planned.
This new region builds on CloudFerro’s existing capabilities in handling large datasets, particularly through its involvement in the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
The company already provides access to approximately 100PB of Earth observation data and is positioning the Łódź site to support even larger volumes and more demanding computational requirements.
Space sector and data infrastructure
The investment underpins the development of Poland’s space sector, where cloud infrastructure plays a critical role in processing satellite data. CloudFerro operates a reference data source for the Copernicus programme, serving more than 600,000 users globally.
This enables scientists, public institutions and commercial organisations to analyse large datasets directly in the cloud, avoiding the need for local downloads and reducing barriers to high-performance data processing.
The expansion aligns with wider European efforts to strengthen space capabilities and data resilience.
Poland has increased its funding for European Space Agency initiatives, particularly in Earth observation and dual-use systems.
Under the European Resilience from Space programme, the country has allocated around €110m (US$126m) for 2025–2027 to support technologies related to satellite data processing and systems for security and crisis management.
Energy efficiency and data centre standards
The Łódź region operates within a Tier III data centre, designed to deliver high availability and resilience.
The facility has a Power Usage Effectiveness below 1.25, placing it ahead of current European averages and in line with anticipated EU regulatory targets.
Energy sourcing and reuse are also central to the design, as the data centre is powered entirely by renewable energy and is prepared for heat recovery.
This focus on efficiency reflects increasing scrutiny on data centre energy consumption, particularly as AI workloads drive higher power densities.
By combining advanced cooling with renewable energy and heat reuse, the facility aims to balance performance demands with environmental considerations.
The launch of the Łódź region expands CloudFerro’s footprint while reinforcing its focus on sovereign infrastructure.
It provides public sector organisations, research institutions and enterprises with access to locally governed cloud resources tailored for high-performance workloads and regulatory compliance.
