Draft:Contabo

Contabo GmbH is an international web hosting company and data center operator originally based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The company is known for providing a wide range of hosting services, including virtual private servers (VPS), dedicated servers, and cloud solutions.

History
Contabo was founded in the spring of 2003 under the name Giga-International. Initially, the company operated with just a single server. Over the years, Contabo has expanded significantly and now manages over 400,000 servers worldwide.

In 2009, Contabo established its first state-of-the-art data center in Munich, which could house more than 4,000 physical servers. In 2013, the company rebranded from Giga-International to Contabo and began offering its services internationally. To meet growing demand, Contabo opened a second data center in Nuremberg in 2014, capable of hosting 10,000 physical servers. In 2020, Contabo expanded its operations outside Europe by opening its first data centers in the United States, with locations in Central, East, and West USA.

Offerings and Services
Contabo offers a variety of hosting services designed to meet the needs of different customers:


 * Virtual Private Servers (VPS): Contabo provides VPS with scalable resources, allowing customers to choose configurations that best suit their needs.


 * Dedicated Servers: Dedicated servers offer dedicated resources and full control, suitable for high-performance applications.


 * Cloud Solutions: Contabo's cloud services include scalable cloud VPS and VDS compute instances, which can be managed via a web interface called Customer Control Panel or through an API.


 * Object Storage: S3-compatible object storage is available in 250 GB slices, catering to customers needing reliable and scalable storage solutions.

Addons
Contabo offers a variety of add-ons to enhance their services:


 * Backup Space: Additional storage space for backups.


 * Server Management: Managed server services to handle technical questions such as updates, security patches, and performance optimizations.


 * Monitoring: Tools and services for monitoring server performance and uptime.


 * SSL Certificates: Secure Sockets Layer certificates to encrypt data and secure communications.


 * Control Panels: Options like Plesk, cPanel , and Webmin for easier server management


 * Windows or RDC CAL Licenses: Licenses for Windows operating systems and Remote Desktop Services.


 * Additional IP Addresses: Extra IP addresses for servers.


 * Custom Images: Ability to deploy custom ISO or QCOW2 images.


 * Private Networking: Options for setting up private networks between servers.


 * Snapshots: Ability to create snapshots of server states for quick recovery.


 * Object Storage: Additional object storage space for data backup and storage needs.

Datacenters, Locations and Infrastructure
Contabo's data centers are designed with a focus on security, efficiency, and reliability. The company employs strict access controls, constant CCTV monitoring, and magnetic card access to ensure physical security.

Additionally, Contabo emphasizes energy efficiency and durability in its hardware selection to maintain low operational costs and offer competitive pricing.

Munich Datacenter
Contabo has significantly expanded its data center presence over the years. The company started with its first state-of-the-art data center in Munich in 2009, capable of housing over 4,000 physical servers.

Nuremberg Datacenter
In 2014, Contabo opened its second data center in Nuremberg, with capacity for 10,000 physical servers.

United States Datacenters
The company's global expansion accelerated in 2020 with the launch of data centers in the United States, offering locations in Central, East, and West USA.

Singapore Datacenter
In 2021, Contabo opened their Singapore datacenter becoming the first datacenter Contabo offers for the asian market.

United Kingdom Datacenter
Contabo further expanded its reach by establishing data centers in the United Kingdom (Portsmouth).

Sydney Datacenter
In late 2022, Contabo opened its first datacenter in Australia (Sydney).

Japan Datacenter
In April 2023 Contabo expanded again into Japan (Tokyo).

India Datacenter
In 2024, Contabo launched its newest data center in Mumbai, India, bringing its global network to 9 regions and 12 locations worldwide.

Lauterbourg Datacenter
Additionally, Contabo is currently building a new state-of-the-art data center in Lauterbourg, located on the French-German border. This facility will consist of seven buildings with a 12 MW capacity, capable of housing around 50,000 servers. The Lauterbourg data center will feature advanced redundancy measures, including two separate fiber optic lines and power lines from different providers, as well as diesel generators and UPS systems for emergency power. The site will be powered by 100% green energy, utilizing solar panels and free air cooling to achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.1. The Lauterbourg data center is expected to begin serving customers in 2024.

Customer Support
Contabo is committed to providing premium support to all its customers, regardless of their spending. The company has a team of highly-trained support specialists available 24/7, 365 days a year. Contabo's support quality has been recognized by various industry experts and is frequently mentioned in customer reviews.

Recognition
Contabo has been recognized for its rapid growth and technological advancements. The company was ranked as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2014 ranking and as the 6th fastest-growing tech company in Germany.