Berlin is the capital and largest population center in Germany, and is a growing data center market. Berlin's strong tech sector, emerging business market and high standards of "data protection" are driving data center requirements and opportunities from both hyperscale and enterprise users. The area is in close proximity to the relevant Internet exchanges, with DE-CIX in Frankfurt standing at the forefront and Berlin coming in second. Investors and operators see building in Berlin as more attractive as a real-estate investment given the financial impact data centers have had on Frankfurt over the last few years.