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A leak in a cooling unit at Bitel's data center in Bielefeld caused server disruptions on February 13. The failure of the cooling system led to overheating and shutdowns of sensitive equipment, prompting emergency measures by Bitel and the municipal fire service to restore cooling.

By 12:15 PM, the issue was stabilized, but complete restoration of server functionality took until 4 PM. Private customers were unaffected, while some business clients experienced minor disruptions.