Data Center Standardization


International Data Center Authority (IDCA) mission is to establish selection, design, data center audit, and data center operation guidelines, based on data center best practices, key challenges, with geographical & financial sensitivities, tailored to serve all levels of Data Center Tier levels, catering for all sectors in the industry.

International Data Center Authority (IDCA) is dedicated to amalgamating the knowledge base of Data Center Mission Critical systems and the complementing Information & Communication Technology (ICT) systems of today, together with the emerging technologies, and applying this knowledge in the most beneficial and practical manner, to ensure Data Center Standardization becomes a reality. The suitability of a site selection to support your business needs, would be simplified. Over-sizing, Over-spending, and Under-Designing, that is common in many of the Data Centers of today needs to be eradicated.

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A common goal of streamlining the Choice, Data Center Design, Data Center Build, and Operation of Data Centers is essential. International Data Center Authority (IDCA) will include, but is not limited to:
Site Selection Criteria
Surveyor Certification
Designer Certification
Operations Certification
Maintenance Certification
Business specific Data Center Tier
Power Topology
Cooling Topology
Structured Cabling Topology
Mission Critical Components
Mission Critical Control
Monitoring System
Fire Prevention/Protection Systems
Security Systems
Architectural & Civil Components
Operation Procedures
Maintenance Regimes
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)