Linxdatacenter

What Linxdatacenter does

Linxdatacenter (legal entity ООО «Связь ВСД», operating under the brands Linx Datacenter and Linx Cloud) is a privately held Russian cloud and data center services provider founded in 2003. The company operates two owned Tier III data centers in Moscow (4,400 m², 5 MW) and St. Petersburg (9,000 m², 12 MW), totaling 13,400 m² and 17 MW of power capacity, and serves customers across central Russia. Linx holds FSB and FSTEC licenses, УЗ-1 and К-1 accreditations, 152-FZ, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications, positioning it as one of the few domestic providers qualified for government information systems (ГИС) and regulated personal data workloads.

The company's product portfolio spans cloud infrastructure (IaaS, GPU acceleration on NVIDIA hardware, managed Kubernetes, S3 object storage, 152-FZ compliant secure cloud, DRaaS, managed databases, VPS/VDS, backup, and cloud migration), data center services (colocation, L2VPN channel rental, network services, DC audit), an extensive security stack (SAST, MFA, WAF+AntiDDoS, NGFW, antivirus, vulnerability scanning, SOC, GOST-VPN, firewall, GIS cloud attestation, security awareness training, and consulting), professional services (IT infrastructure audit, design, and migration), and a cloud insurance offering brokered with Ingosstrakh, AlfaStrakhovanie, and Pure Insurance. The underlying technology stack is built on VMware Cloud Director and OpenStack, all-flash SAN storage, and a Spine-Leaf Fabric IP-Clos network topology upgraded to 100 Gbps in 2025.

Linx generates revenue primarily through recurring subscriptions across colocation, IaaS, private cloud, security, network services, and DRaaS, supplemented by usage-based S3 pricing, per-incident security fees, and one-time professional services. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales (sales offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg), inside sales for mid-market, a self-service portal with online calculators (portal.linx.ru), and a white-label partner program that lets IT providers resell Linx Cloud under their own brand. Customers span diverse verticals including retail, IT/telecom, media/entertainment, finance, energy, pharmaceuticals, and HR tech, with notable enterprise clients such as Gazprom Neft, Kaspersky Lab, Western Union, Okko, and Pikabu.

Name

Linxdatacenter

Legal name

ООО «Связь ВСД»

Website

https://linxdatacenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Linxdatacenter is a privately held Russian cloud and data center services provider operating two owned Tier III facilities in Moscow and St. Petersburg. It serves Russian enterprises and mid-market customers with IaaS, private cloud (FSB/FSTEC-accredited), colocation, DRaaS, security, and managed services compliant with 152-FZ and PCI DSS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Computer Storage Devices (3572)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Services & Managed Data Center Networking (HDABAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK), Cloud Network Security (Microsegmentation, Cloud Firewall, WAF, DDoS) (HDABAHAJ), Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ), Cloud Security for Containers & Kubernetes (KSPM/Kubernetes Security) (HDABAHAO)

Keywords

• Cloud infrastructure services
• Data center colocation
• Disaster recovery services
• Managed cloud security
• Private cloud hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Rack space rental, dedicated zones, and server hosting in Tier III data centers. Revenue from physical infrastructure placement in owned/operated facilities in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
2. IaaS/Cloud Platform: Cloud resources including virtual machines (VPS/VDS), managed Kubernetes, GPU acceleration, databases, object storage. Pay-per-use and subscription models available. Fixed annual pricing option for IaaS resources.
3. Private Cloud: Dedicated private cloud infrastructure with regulatory compliance (152-FZ, FSB, FSTEC). Monthly subscription with fixed predictable costs, transitioning CAPEX to OPEX.
4. Security Services: MFA, NGFW, WAF+AntiDDoS, SAST, antivirus, vulnerability scanning, SOC, GOST-VPN, security audit and consulting. Both subscription and per-incident models.
5. Professional Services: IT infrastructure audit and design, cloud migration services. One-time project fees.
6. Network Services: L2VPN channel rental, network connectivity services with SLA guarantees.
7. DRaaS (Disaster Recovery): Disaster recovery as a service with replication and failover capabilities. Standard and extended service tiers.
8. Cloud Insurance: Business risk insurance for cloud infrastructure covering cyber incidents, data loss, and downtime. Coverage limit from 5 million rubles. Partners: Ingosstrakh, AlfaStrakhovanie, Pure Insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Linxdatacenter delivers colocation, IaaS, private cloud, and managed security from two owned Tier III data centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Its cloud platform spans virtual servers (VPS/VDS), managed Kubernetes, NVIDIA GPU compute, S3 object storage, databases, 152-FZ compliant secure cloud, and DRaaS with VMware-based replication. Security offerings include WAF/AntiDDoS, NGFW, MFA, SAST, vulnerability scanning, SOC, GOST-VPN, antivirus, and security audit, complemented by IT infrastructure audit, cloud migration, and L2VPN network services.

Product overview

Linxdatacenter operates under the Linx Cloud and Linx Datacenter brands, providing a comprehensive cloud and data center services portfolio for Russian businesses. The offering spans three main categories: (1) Cloud Platform — IaaS cloud resources, GPU-accelerated computing (NVIDIA), private cloud (with FSB/FSTEC accreditations УЗ-1 and K-1), managed Kubernetes, 152-FZ compliant secure cloud, DRaaS, VPS/VDS servers, managed databases, S3 object storage, cloud migration, and cloud insurance; (2) Data Centers — colocation, network services, DC audit, and L2VPN channel rental at Tier III facilities in Moscow and St. Petersburg; and (3) Security — SAST code analysis, MFA, WAF/AntiDDoS, NGFW, antivirus, vulnerability scanning, SOC, GOST-VPN, firewall, GIS cloud attestation, Security Awareness, and security consulting. Professional services include IT infrastructure audit, design, and cloud migration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IaaS Cloud Resources (Облачные ресурсы IaaS) Cloud infrastructure platform based on company's own Tier III data centers offering fault-tolerant architecture with resource scaling within one hour for Russian businesses.
• GPU Acceleration on NVIDIA (Ускоренные вычисления на базе NVIDIA GPU) GPU-accelerated computing service for complex computations, machine learning, and remote video and 3D graphics rendering.
• Protected Private Cloud (Частное облако УЗ-1, К-1) Protected private cloud with УЗ-1 and К-1 security accreditations and FSB and FSTEC licenses for sensitive and state information system workloads.
• Managed Kubernetes Managed Kubernetes service for deploying, scaling, replicating, and monitoring containerized applications.
• 152-FZ Secure Cloud (Защищенное облако 152-ФЗ) Secure cloud infrastructure for storing and processing personal data in compliance with Federal Law 152-FZ on personal data protection.
• DRaaS Disaster Recovery (DRaaS — аварийное восстановление) Disaster recovery as a service enabling IT infrastructure recovery with configurable RTO and RPO parameters using VMware Cloud Director Availability.
• VPS/VDS Virtual Servers (Серверы в аренду VPS/VDS) High-performance virtual private servers for business and developers.
• Cloud Backup (Резервное копирование для бизнеса) Automated backup management for virtual machines and databases, billed at 0.92₽ per GB.
• Cloud Database (База данных в облаке) Managed DBMS service with on-demand scaling and high SLA.
• S3 Object Storage (Объектное хранилище S3) S3-compatible secure object storage compliant with 152-FZ standards, with optional object lock/WORM capability for ransomware protection.
• Cloud for Universities (Облако для ВУЗов) Cloud services bundle for higher education institutions with a 25% discount for one year.
• Cloud Insurance (Страхование в облаке) Business risk insurance for cloud infrastructure clients covering cyber incidents, data loss, and service outages, offered in partnership with Ingosstrakh, AlfaStrakhovanie, and broker Pure Insurance.
• Colocation (Размещение оборудования) Data center colocation services including server rental, rack rental, and dedicated zone rental at Tier III facilities in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
• Network Services (Сетевые услуги) Network services ensuring fault tolerance and uninterrupted network operation.
• Data Center Audit (Аудит ЦОД) Audit, modernization, and optimization of server infrastructure.
• L2VPN Channel Rental (Аренда каналов связи L2VPN) Dedicated L2VPN channels for connecting offices, data centers, and clouds with 99.5% SLA.
• SAST Source Code Analysis (Статический анализ исходного кода SAST) Cloud service for application security testing during source code development stage.
• Multi-Factor Authentication MFA (Двухфакторная аутентификация MFA) Multi-factor authentication service for secure remote access across any infrastructure type.
• WAF and AntiDDoS (Облачная защита WAF + AntiDDoS) Multi-layer protection for internet resources and web applications.
• Next-Generation Firewall NGFW (Межсетевой экран нового поколения NGFW) Virtual next-generation firewall for comprehensive cloud resource protection.
• Antivirus (Антивирус) Infrastructure protection against viruses and ransomware.
• Vulnerability Scanning (Сканирование на уязвимости) Monitoring and assessment of IT infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Security Operations Center SOC (Security Operations Center) Center for combating cyberattacks at any incident stage.
• GOST-VPN (ГОСТ-VPN) Secure communication channel for personal data systems meeting GOST encryption standards.
• Network Firewall (Межсетевой экран) Network firewall protecting company networks from unauthorized external access.
• Private Cloud Attestation for GIS (Аттестация частного облака для ГИС) Attestation of private cloud for state information systems meeting К-1 and УЗ-1 requirements.
• Security Awareness Training (Security Awareness) Employee training on information security skills using an online platform.
• Information Security Audit and Consulting (Аудит и консалтинг в сфере информационной безопасности) Customized solution development for protecting the digital perimeter.
• Cloud Migration to Linx Cloud (Миграция в облако Linx Cloud) Comprehensive service for transferring corporate IT systems to Linx Cloud from other platforms.
• IT Infrastructure Audit and Design (Аудит и проектирование ИТ-инфраструктуры) Comprehensive analysis and architecture design of information systems.
• Cloud Migration Service (Миграция в облако) Comprehensive service for transferring corporate IT systems to a cloud environment.
• White-Label Partner Cloud Program (Партнерская программа) Partner program offering white-label cloud services to IT partners, allowing them to resell Linx Cloud under their own brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network throughput increased 10x from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps in Moscow data center
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ingosstrakh (Ингосстрах)coreOthers · 15 July 2026Insurance partner for cloud infrastructure business risk insurance. Provides cyber insurance coverage for Linx Cloud customers covering data recovery, downtime losses, and reputational damage. Covers targeted attacks, malware, unauthorized resource use, and expert incident response costs.
• AlfaStrakhovanie (АльфаСтрахование)coreOthers · 15 July 2026Insurance partner for cloud infrastructure business risk insurance. Provides financial protection for Linx Cloud customers against cyber incidents, technological failures, and service availability losses.
• Pure InsurancecoreOthers · 15 July 2026Insurance broker providing expert and organizational support for the cloud insurance service. Analyzed customer needs and cyber risks, evaluated cyber insurance market offerings, and coordinated insurance protection with leading insurance companies. Ongoing support throughout insurance term.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCore platform provider for cloud infrastructure using VMware Cloud Director and Cloud Director Availability for disaster recovery replication.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@linx_cloud_DC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linxcloud

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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