Professional Hosting Solutions,
Reliable yet Flexible
Founded in Düsseldorf, Germany, xTom is a privately held professional Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider. We provide network and data center services. We also provide custom solutions on Windows and Linux platforms, ranging from cloud hosting to dedicated servers.
Features
Client-focused Cloud
You will get a lot more with xTom.
24×7 Network Operations Center
Whatever happens to your infrastructure, here you know we will respond. All services are always monitored around the clock. If unfortunately a downtime happens, we are able to respond immediately.
Tier 1 Network
Our network consists of the highest quality Tier-1 providers, including Tata Communications, RETN, Orange, Softbank, IIJ, GSL, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Mobile and over 2,000 IX peers.
99.99% Network Uptime
We are proud to guarantee a solid, reliable and proven 99.99% network uptime on all servers.
IT Infrastructure Consulting
First time? Not a problem. Simply describe what you want and we have you covered.
Newsroom
Company News & Announcements
The latest updates, press releases and announcements from xTom.
6/16/2024
xTom Expands to Global Switch in Singapore
We enhance our network services with a new presence at the Global Switch Singapore Tai Seng Data Centre.
6/10/2023
xTom Expands to Equinix TY8 in Tokyo
We expand in Tokyo at Equinix TY8, enhancing network services.
5/12/2022
xTom Transitions to Equinix SY5 in Sydney
We successfully migrate from Equinix SY3 to SY5 in Sydney, connecting to major global network service providers.
Blog
Latest Articles & Tutorials
Self-hosting, system administration, and digital infrastructure insights from our team.
8/22/2026
Anycast Explained: How One IP Address Can Live in Multiple Places at Once
Anycast lets a single IP address be announced from many locations at once, routing users to the nearest one automatically. Here's how it actually works, where it's used, and what it takes to run it yourself.
8/22/2026
Docker vs. Podman: Which Container Engine Should You Use in 2026?
Docker built the container ecosystem, but Podman has become a serious daemonless alternative. Here's how they actually differ, with real commands, and which one fits your setup.
8/22/2026
How to Self-Host ntfy for Mobile Push Notifications
ntfy is a simple, open-source notification service you can run yourself. Here's how to self-host it, lock it down, and start sending push notifications straight to your phone from your own scripts and services.
8/22/2026
What Is SQLite, and When Is It Enough Instead of a Full Database Server?
SQLite runs as a single file with no server process at all, and it handles far more real-world workloads than people assume. Here's how it works, when it's genuinely enough, and how to migrate later if you outgrow it.
7/24/2026
Init vs. systemd: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Every Linux system boots with the help of an init system, but the one running on your server today looks nothing like the one from a decade ago. Here's what actually separates traditional SysV init from systemd, and why it matters for how you manage services.
7/24/2026
Namespaces and Control Groups (cgroups): How Linux Isolation Works
Linux namespaces and cgroups are the two kernel features that make containers possible, one hides what a process can see, the other limits what it can use. Here's how they actually work under the hood.