Press Review

In this section, you may consult press articles concerning our company, our events.

July 2011 - Luxembourg, European fortress

Resilience is part of ebrc genome. This concept has been transposed from the Data Centre world to the cloud concept. ebrc Trusted Cloud has been built to ensure the security and the integrity of the hosted data: it has been designed for companies having to manage sensitive data or critical business IT systems.

ebrc manages the entire stack of the solution, from the Datacenter to the hypervisor layer. Having a single integrator managing their IT infrastructure ensures ebrc clients an effective control of their IT systems.

This article, in French, was published in The Letzbuerger Gemengen.

"Luxembourg, la forteresse européenne"

July 2011 - In Luxembourg we trust

In the information and virtualisation era, Luxembourg has the unique opportunity to revive its past of "Gibraltar of the North" and to be a digital fortress in the heart of Europe.

This article, in English, was published in Point of View.

"In Luxembourg we trust"

June 2011 - ebrc launches Luxembourg Ethernet eXchange (LEX)

ebrc launches LEX (Luxembourg Ethernet eXchange), a new service that will strengthen the hub role that Luxembourg has increasingly been playing in Europe.

LEX is intended for telecoms operators and will allow them to interconnect at Ethernet level, so that they can offer full Ethernet services to their clients while guaranteeing quality of service and transparency of Ethernet protocols. LEX, as a peering Ethernet service, strictly follows the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) recommendations.

This article, in French, was published in PaperJam.

"ebrc lance LEX"

June 2011 - ebrc PCI-DSS certified

Shortly after its ISO 27001 and ISO 20000  certifications, ebrc is proud to be the first hosting and ICT Managed Services company in Luxembourg to be granted with this prestigious certification for the Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard.

PCI-DSS is a key certification for major e-business and e-commerce players carrying out online electronic transactions.

This article, in English, was published in PaperJam.

"ebrc PCI-DSS certified"

June 2011 - Build a resilient staff community

ebrc suggests its clients to test not only the IT equipment but also the teams in charge of business continuity. These teams are indeed the keypoint of business activities in terms of expertise, know-how and flexibility.

This article, in French, was published in Soluxions.

"Pensez à vos équipes. Faites-en une communauté résiliente"

June 2011 - Excellence at every level

In a world of digital uncertainties, ebrc is convinced it must provide its clients with high guarantees in every field, thus ensuring confidence, transparency and an information audit trail.

Strict processes backed up with industry recognised certifications: Tier IV (the highest standard in terms of security), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 20000 (IT Service Management), PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) guarantee ebrc success.

ebrc positions itself as a real “Trusted Cloud” centre in the heart of Europe.

This article, in French, was published in PaperJam.

"Garantir l'excellence à tous les niveaux"

June 2011 - IT Security vault

ebrc's fifth world-class datacenter, the Resilience Centre East, will be operational as of the spring 2012. It will be the third ebrc datacenter to be Tier IV certified and will provide an availability of 99.995 %.

This article, in French, was published in Soluxions.

"Luxembourg, coffre-fort de la sécurité"

May 2011 - To be or not to be - To cloud, or not ?

What are the physical conditions of Cloud deployment? Where are the data and the applications located? What procedures need to be implemented by the provider for the operational management? All these fundamental questions have to find complete and transparent answers to be able to make the right choice.

This article, in French, was published in IT Nation.

"To be or not to be, to cloud or not ?"

May 2011- Step by step

ebrc exclusive Trusted Cloud is a global answer to the companies' major issues that are security, availability and performance.

The Trusted Cloud is a sum of valuable and clear sets of non separable characteristics based on standards, certifications, data location, architecture design, network capacities and redundancy, and more...

This article, in French, was published in The Letzebuerger Gemengen

"Step by Step"

April 2011 : Trusted Cloud by ebrc

The mission and core business of ebrc is to manage sensitive information. Any confidential or critical information as well as any information requiring high availability is considered sensitive by ebrc. In a world of digital uncertainties, ebrc is convinced it must provide its clients with high guarantees in every field, thus ensuring confidence, transparency and an information audit trail.

This article, in French, was published in IT NATION.

"Trusted Cloud by ebrc, le cloud de confiance"

April 2011 - ebrc ISO 20000 certified

ebrc has just obtained the ISO 20000 certification. This international standard for “Information technology – Service management” comprehensively defines what a service provider has to implement to deliver Managed Services meeting client requirements with a high level of satisfaction.

This article, in French, was published in IT NATION.

"ebrc obtient la certification ISO 20000"

April 2011- Priority to the client

"As far as Outsourcing or Managed Services are concerned, a reliable relationship with the client has to be established. Being ISO 20000 certified also implies for ebrc to be a trustworthy partner with its suppliers."

This article, in French, was published in the Letzbuerger Gemengen.

"Le client au centre des décisions"

March 2011 - ebrc, trust on top

Tier IV, ISO 27001, ISO 20000... Classifications, certifications, national and international recognitions reassure a market more and more attentive to availibility, security and high level services.

This article, in French, was published in Soluxions.

"ebrc, la confiance en plus"

March 2011 - Are Luxemburgish Datacenters structured ?

"Is the Data Center offer structured enough to attract international players ?" For Yves Reding, one of ebrc's objectives is to place Luxembourg as the European capital of Business Resilience.

This Case Study, in English, was published in PAPERJAM.

"Le Luxembourg, capitale européenne de la résilience d'activités"

January 2011 - ebrc, R for Resilience

When it comes to IT, risk zero does not exist. Therefore CEOs should now make their companies more resilient than ever. In other words, being capable of anticipating operational risks, reacting to any problems in no time and evolving together with the market.

This article, in English, was published in the Decisionmakers ICT Luxembourg Guide (My Official Story).

"ebrc, R for Resilience"

January 2011 - IT Security, a quality approach above all

New trend by professionals and IT managers: a focus on Data Protection and a better maturity in Risk Management.

This article, in French, was published in AGEFI.

"Sécurité de l'information : une démarche qualité avant tout"

December 2010 - Information Security Systems

Within the framework of its advisory missions in Information Security Systems, ebrc's Risk and Resilience team regularly helps RSSI defining and setting up the necessary security frame.

This article, in French, was published in AGEFI.

"Quelle gouvernance pour la sécurité des Systèmes d'Information ?"

November 2010 - ebrc's ISO 27001 Benefits

ebrc is one of the three ISO 27001 certified companies in Luxembourg, the first to benefit from this certification in the IT sector.

This article, in French, was published in SOLUXIONS.

"Les plus de la certification ISO/CEI 27001"

November 2010 - Information Risk strategy

Information security is the most valuable asset for a business, in any industry. As organisations embark on an Information security policy programme, their major issue, as well as ebrc's itself, is not about "do we need an Information security strategy?"  but rather "is our Information risk strategy aligned with our business requirements ?" 

This article, in English, was published in IT NATION - Financial guide

"Is our Information risk strategy aligned with our business requirements ?"

October 2010 - Luxembourg's first & unique managed hosting provider ISO 27001 certified

This international certification rewards the efforts and quest for excellence which ebrc has been carrying out for more than 10 years to continuously ensure the availability and security of its clients’ information.

This article, in French, was published in SOLUXIONS.

"ebrc certifié ISO 27001"

October 2010 - ebrc ISO 27001 certified

In agreement with its values resumed under the acronym EARTH (for Excellence, Agility, Responsibility, Trust and Human), ebrc is the 3rd company in Luxembourg to ever benefit from the ISO 27001 certification, a major stage for its national and international development.

This article, in French, was published in the LETZEBUERGER GEMENGEN.

"Une carte de visite internationale"

October 2010 - ebrc awarded "Best Commitment for European Data Centre Services" end "Best Outstanding Contribution to Luxembourg ICT"

ebrc took part in the fourth edition of the IT ONE event "Luxembourg ICT Awards".

Awarded "Best Commitment for European Data Centre Services" and "Best Outstanding Contribution to Luxembourg ICT", ebrc participated in the conference "What should IT in Financial sectors learn from other sectors ?"

This article, in German, was published in LE JOURNAL.

"Mit Formel 1 Speed in Richtung ICT Awards"

October 2010 - ebrc's fifth Resilience Centre to be built in Betzdorf

Inaugurated in Kayl on June 28th, ebrc's new 5,200 m² Resilience Centre offers the highest international standard of fail-safe back-up.

In the same time, ebrc announced the construction of the Resilience Centre East in Betzdorf. Mr. Jeannot Krecké, Minister of Economy and Foreign Affairs, insisted in his speech on the importance of this business sector and congratulated ebrc for it's "contribution to Luxembourg ICT".

This article, in French, was published in IT NATION.

"ebrc Kayl est opérationnel, Betzdorf engagé sur les rails"

September 2010 - Case Study "Security IT - Smart Mobility"

Interview of Mr. Mark Geisler, Risk and Quality Advisor, about ebrc's policy on e-Mobility.

This Case Study, in French, was published in PAPERJAM

"La Smart Mobilité, ce géant aux pieds d’argile"

September 2010 - Sustainable development has always been one of ebrc's priorities

Interview of Mr. Yves REDING (CEO - ebrc) and Mr. Bruno Fery (Head of Datacenter Services - ebrc) about ebrc's position concerning energy efficiency and sustainable development.

This article, in French, was published in SOLUXIONS

"Chez ebrc, le développement durable a toujours été une de nos priorités"

September 2010: ebrc obtains the "Corporate Social Responsibility" label

On September 25th, ebrc obtains the label "Responsabilité sociale des Entreprises" (Corporate Social Responsibility) delivered by the INDR (Institut National pour le Développement durable et la Responsabilité des entreprises).

This article, in German, was published in the LUXEMBURGER WORT

"15 Kandidaten - 15 Gewinner"

September 2010 - ebrc opened fourth Tier IV Datacenter

Inaugurated in Kayl on June 28th, the new 5,200 m² facility offers the highest international standard of fail-safe back-up. In the same time, ebrc announced the opening of sales offices in Paris, Brussels and Frankfurt, to help cement Luxembourg's ambition to be the European capital of Datacenter operations.

This article, in English, was published in the BUSINESS REVIEW

"ebrc opens fourth Tier IV Datacenter"

July 2010 - ebrc Green Datacenter in Europe

The sustainable development is neither new nor abstract to ebrc. To celebrate its ten years and the inauguration of a new Datacenter, ebrc operates a change of image which asserts its commitmens in favour of a sustainable development.

This article, in french, was published in LETZBUERGER GEMENGEN

"Un changement d'identité fortement orienté développement durable"

July 2010 - Datacenter in continuous mode

Uncontested leader in Business Resilience within a 350 kilometre radius from the Grand-Duchy, ebrc is aiming at making Luxembourg the European Capital of Business Resilience. This new Datacenter in Kayl will therefore allow ebrc to reinforce its leading position on the domestic market and, at the same time, contribute to its deployment on the international scene.

This article, in French, was published in PAPERJAM

"Datacenter en mode continu"

June 2010 - Outsourcing by ebrc

Ten years after its creation, ebrc aims to be a centre of excellence in Luxembourg as well as on the international market by delivering a complete range of tailored services in hosting and management of ICT infrastructure.

This article, in French, was published in IT NATION.

"Outsourcing by ebrc, une question de confiance"

June 2010 - ebrc: continuously improving BCP testing

With over 500 BCP tests in the last decade, ebrc declares "BCP testing are not meant to judge or punish, but to improve and go ahead".

This article, in French, was published in SOLUXIONS

"Inscrivez les tests de BCP sur le chemin de l'amélioration"

June 2010 - Fourth ebrc Datacenter

ebrc, which celebrates its tenth birthday, inaugurates its fourth Datacenter and accelerates its international development.

This article, in French, was published in LE JEUDI

"Passe de quatre pour ebrc"

June 2010 - Datacenter of high quality for hosting services

The inauguration of the " Resilience Centre Luxembourg South" in Kayl will allow ebrc to reinforce its leading position in Luxembourg and, at the same time, contribute to its deployment on the international scene. Mr. Jeannot Krecké, Minister of Economy and Foreign Affairs, insisted in his speech on the importance of this business sector for Luxembourg.

This article, in French, was published in LA VOIX

"Un hébergement haut de gamme"

June 2010 - ebrc Datacenter Luxembourg: Data Security

This new Data Center, inaugurated on June 28th, can host up to 400 back-office or front-office users in recovery solutions. Moreover, it integrates the biggest Carrier Hotel in Luxembourg, offering optical fiber connections to the most renowned telecommunication centres in Europe thanks to P&T Teralink network. Understanding its impact on the environment and as a socially responsible entity, ebrc commits itself to a sustainable future: ebrc latest facilities are thus using 100% of green energy.

This article, in German, was published in LUXEMBURGER WORT.

"Datensicherheit für den Fall der Fälle"

June 2010 - P&T and ebrc inaugurated their latest Datacenter

P&TLuxembourg and ebrc inaugurated today in Kayl, in the South of the Grand-duchy of Luxembourg their 4th Datacenter under the presence of Mr. Jeannot Krecké, Minister of Economy and Foreign Affairs, Mr. François Biltgen, Minister of Communication and Media, other V.I.Ps. from the Luxembourgish political and economical worlds as well as staff and clients.

This article, in French, was published by P&TLuxembourg

"P&T et ebrc ont inauguré aujourd'hui à Kayl leur quatrième Datacenter"

May 2010 - ebrc: the "Business Value" of Datacenters

ebrc offers a complete range of tailored services enabling to rapidly adjust and respond to internal or external changes or threats — new business opportunities, competition or operational risks. Each ebrc solution is tailored to meet the client’s needs and comply with the regulatory requirements.

This article, in French, was published in SOLUXIONS

"ebrc place le Datacenter sous l'angle de la Business Value"

April 2010 - Des solutions de résilience à la demande et évolutives...

If yesterday the request was directed on "secured m²", it is today focused on "level of service" and quality of the "Service Level Agreement".

This article, in French, was published in PAPERJAM.

Dossier "Quelle est la taille minimale requise pour faire appel aux services d'un Data Centre ?"

March 2010 - Data Centre Operations : people and Processes

Working with an experienced Datacenter operator can prove invaluable in assuring your business resilience.

This article, in English, was published in IT NATION-ENTREPRISES.

Datacenter Operations: people and processes

March 2010 - "Innovateur dans l'âme"

Interview of ebrc's General Manager.

This article, in French, was published in IT Nation.

"L'IT est devenu un puissant outil..."

February 2010 - ebrc reduces business risks with Agility Services

Since 2000, ebrc has developed a holistic approach based on Business Continuity Services. Developing Business Agility Services, ebrc gives businesses time to market abilities through IT outsourcing.

This article, in French was published in IT Nation (February)

ebrc réduit les risques avec l'agilité métier

February 2010 - ebrc Tier IV datacenters in Luxembourg

European place known for banking and insurance, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg also gathers highly secured Tier IV datacenters, as those of ebrc, able to respond to the business requirements of national and international companies.

This article, in French, has been published on the website www.silicon.fr

Datacenter : ebrc, le Tier IV à la luxembourgeoise

February 2010 - Green IT and datacenters

Becoming green... by outsourcing its datacenter.

At ebrc, green is not just a buzz word. It is a reality in many ways... Outsourcing its IT systems in ebrc datacenters enable the clients not only to benefit from the best managed services but also from green datacenters without heavy investment.

This article, in French, has been published in Soluxions.

Devenir green... en externalisant son data centre !

December 2009 - Green Datacenter in the heart of Europe

From energy efficiency to green concern: ebrc pragmatic approach

In the current climate of economic uncertainty more attention is being paid to reducing costs than reducing the environmental impact of our business processes.

This article in English, published in Future Banking explore the means to cut costs and reduce the over comsumption in datacenters.

Energy efficiency and green concern

October 2009 - Data protection in ebrc Tier IV datacenters

ebrc datacenters are the "fine fleur" of the infrastructures in Luxembourg to protect the clients' data.

D'wort, the reference of the daily news in Luxembourg, has dedicated a two-page article to ebrc services in its special edition "Banques et Technologies".

This article, in German, relates the visit of ebrc Tier IV Resilience Centre in Windhof, a top-level Datacenter in the heart of Europe.

ebrc datacenters in Wort edition

September 2009 - Since 2000, eBRC promotes Luxembourg as the Business Resilience capital in the centre of Europe

ebrc general manager is interviewed on ebrc evolution since the beginning of the company. Article published in Tageblatt in German.

Der Retter in der Not

September 2009 - Luxembourg, European capital of Business Resilience

ebrc fourth datacenter will open in 2010. Yves Reding gives its opinion on Luxembourg a strategic location for ICT in Europe. An article published in Paperjam, in French.

Luxembourg, capitale européenne de la résilience

August 2009 - Luxembourg Data Centre? Surely not

Luxembourg is one of those little known, little thought about countries somewhere in the middle of Europe ... or so you might think.  Actually, Luxembourg is a thriving country nestled between France, Germany and Belgium.  An article on Migrations Solutions website in English.

Luxembourg Data Centre? Surely not

June 2009 - Green IT: beyond the changing trends, a real business matter.

“Think and act green” in ICT services? To Yves Reding’s opinion, it is essential, for the environment as well as for the business.
An article in Paperjam magazine in French.

Case study

April 2009 - Datacenter: Realnetworks selects ebrc in Luxembourg

RealNetworks to centralise datacenter and other business support functions for its European consumer-facing operations in Luxembourg. ebrc, best datacenter operator in Europe 2008, has been selected as a reliable long-term partner. Articles were published in several magazines and newspapers (in French and German).

Datacenter Realnetworks

March 2009 - IT outsourcing, ebrc services

ebrc, leader in Business Resilience, proposes advanced managed services for companies willing to delegate partly or entirely the management of their applications. This article was published in Soluxions Magazine 73 in March 2009.

Outsourcing issue

March 2009 - Datacenter Kayl, Luxembourg, first stone

P&TLuxembourg and ebrc have put the first stone of the next tier IV datacenter in Kayl, in the south of Luxembourg. This will represent the "fine fleur" of the datacenters in the heart of Europe, with unlimited connectivity. An article published in Tageblatt.

Datacenter Kayl

February 2009 - Green Datacenter in Luxembourg

ebrc next datacenter in Kayl, in the South of Luxembourg, will be "super eco-efficiency". An interview of Bruno Fery, Infrastructure manager at ebrc (in French) by Soluxions Magazine.

Datacenter eco-efficiency

February 2009 - Bravura and ebrc provide seamless bridge EMX and Vestima+

Bravura Solutions' partnership with Luxembourg's ebrc provides Software as a Service to help seamlessly connect EMX,the leading UK based electronic funds trading system, with Vestima+, the automatic funds order routing service, which is of one of the largest electronic settlement and custody providers in Europe. An article published on Finextra.com

Saas Bravura

May 2008 - Un Award qui confirme la position d'ebrc parmi les grands

En intégrant le concept de Resilience à la notion d'agilité et en se focalisant sur le service et non la technologie, ebrc se distingue d'autres acteurs plutôt orientés produits.

SOLUXIONS Mai 2008

May 2008 - P&TLuxembourg, ebrc and Level3 Communications establish Luxembourg as Tier-1 Internet Hub to boost the ICT sector

LUXEMBOURG, May 7, 2008- In the presence of Mr.Jeannot Krecké, Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade, P&TLuxembourg, ebrc and Level3 Communications today announced their commitment to boost the growth of the Content market through their respective investments in network and collocation infrastructure in Luxembourg.

Press release EPT, ebrc, Level 3

March 2008 - Gérer une dynamique de Résilience globale

Comment protéger efficacement mon système d'information ? Pour répondre correctement à cette question, la première étape consiste toujours, pour nous chez ebrc, à en poser quelques autres...

IT ONE Mars 2008

February 2008 - Le Résilience Centre d’ebrc fonctionne à l’énergie « verte » !

Pour moitié, elle est d’origine hydraulique – provenant d’Autriche et de Suisse. Et pour l’autre moitié, elle provient des éoliennes allemandes. Aujourd’hui, 100% de l’énergie qui circule dans le data center d’ebrc situé à Windhof est « verte »

SOLUXIONS Février 2008

September 2005 - Case story: the European Presidency of Luxembourg

From January to end of June 2005, ebrc has ensured the permanent audit and monitoring of the network security during the European presidency of Luxembourg. A new success in the continuity services for the specialist in Business Resilience.

SOLUXIONS N°41

November 2004 - A specific status for companies managing data of financial institutions

Professional of the Financial Sector status

Paper Jam - November 2004