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Frankfurt, December 17, 2025 – CyrusOne, a leading global data center owner, developer and operator specializing in delivering sophisticated digital infrastructure solutions worldwide, recently supported the Hessen Special Police Unit by providing an unused office building for realistic training sessions for Hessian special forces, in a notable collaboration between local authorities and the private sector.
Taking place at the former Europark site on Wilhelm-Fay-Strasse in Sossenheim, the training exercises utilized the unused office buildings on the 27,500 square meter (6.8 acre) site before planned demolition works began to transform the site into a state-of-the-art CyrusOne data center, named FRA6.
This initiative offered a valuable opportunity for the Hessen Special Police Unit to train in a realistic environment. The diverse terrain and existing infrastructure of the abandoned site provided conditions that enhanced the unit's ability to practice tactical maneuvers and prepare for real-world scenarios.
The arrangement demonstrates CyrusOne’s commitment to community engagement and responsible site stewardship, ensuring that each phase of the data center development offers value to the local community and general public where possible.
“We are grateful to CyrusOne for the opportunity to use this site for our training sessions and appreciate the support as we invest in our staff’s development,” said Thomas Wlotzek, Head of the Special Forces Directorate at HPE. “The collaboration with CyrusOne has been excellent throughout and has enabled us to conduct important training in a realistic and secure environment.”
“Our collaboration with local law enforcement reflects values central to our work – security and infrastructure protection,” said Carsten Schneider, VP and Managing Director Germany at CyrusOne. “It also demonstrates our commitment to being a positive presence in the community and maximizing the value of our sites where possible to benefit the local residents.”
About CyrusOne
CyrusOne is a leading global data center owner, developer and operator, delivering sophisticated digital infrastructure solutions worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates over 55 data centers across the United States, Europe, and Japan. Specializing in comprehensive solutions for hyperscale and enterprise companies, CyrusOne enables customers to align with their unique business and sustainability goals, catering to the complex needs of AI-driven applications and services workloads. CyrusOne’s data centers offer unparalleled flexibility, enabling customers to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. CyrusOne delivers tailored build-to-suit, colocation, and interconnection solutions that meet the evolving digital needs of its customers.
For more information, please visit cyrusone.com.
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Summary
- Increasing pressures on the data center industry – including power reliability and sustainability – are fueling interest in nuclear power, notably SMRs
- Nuclear power has gained acceptance in recent years as a clean solution to overcome rising pollution and climate change while also appealing to those who see it as a means to fuel industrialization and economic growth.
- Despite its growing acceptance, myths about nuclear power and SMRs continue to persist.
