Data centre tier and design certification
BOTTLENECKUptime Institute leads certification with 4,000+ awards, and tenants and lenders require its stamp before leasing or financing, locking in high switching costs.
Third-party audits of data centre design, build quality, and operational uptime against tier standards. Tenants and lenders require certification before leasing or financing. Uptime Institute leads with 4,000+ awards; certified facilities command 5-15% occupancy premiums and face high switching costs.
Third-party certification services assessing whether a data centre design, construction, or operation meets defined resilience and performance standards; provides bankable proof of facility quality required by tenants and lenders across L4-L5.
What the evidence shows
Uptime Institute's Tier Standard has been used in thousands of sites across 114+ countries.
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Where it sits in the stack
Takes in: Facility design documentation, construction records, and operational procedures
Sends on: Tier certification awards (TCDD, TCCF, TCOS) and TIA-942 compliance certificates providing occupancy and financing premiums
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