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            <title><![CDATA[Gen AI Company Recogni Signs with IDCA for System, Design, and Service (SDS) Audit]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Certifies 1018 AI-Data Centers and Hexacore Protean Microchip]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Enterprise AI Company, SambaNova, Signs with IDCA for System, Design, and Services (SDS) Certification]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Eradeh Power Signs Agreement with IDCA for SDS Data Center Audits]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Releases the Global Digital Economy Report (2025)]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Appoints GDCA as a Training Provider in GCC]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Singapore's Power Technologies Obtains IDCA SDS Certification on its ATS and Temperature Sensor Solutions]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA and the Saudi Government Discuss Digital Economy in Washington DC]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Leads Discussion of Digital Economies at UN-Week 4th International Trade and Investment Forum]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Former Uptime Director, Mark Gusakov, Joins IDCA]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Water Expert Michael Lesniak Joins IDCA's Technical Standards Committee]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Washington, DC – July 11, 2024 – IDCA has announced that leading water resource expert and executive Michael Lesniak has joined the IDCA Technical Standards Committee. Michael was a former senior advisor to the United Nations Global Compact. He is the Executive Advisor at the Water Center at Penn, a Board Member at Angeles Equity Partners, and the Vice President of Net Positive Water Impact at Aquatech International, spearheading strategic alliances that foster water sustainability and resilience. With expertise in water chemistry and a dedication to new business development. His work involves advancing technologies such as desalination and water reuse, efforts that are essential in protecting watersheds and mitigating the industry’s water footprint. “Water is a critical issue on our planet and specifically within the data center and digital infrastructure realm today. Michael is a world-leading subject matter expert on the topic and having him join the IDCA’s effort to build sustainable digital economies, is a blessing to us and an achievement for the industry,” said IDCA Chairman and CEO Mehdi Paryavi. “IDCA has been instrumental in setting modern-day standards and educating the digital infrastructure industry, helping cloud providers, hyper scalers, emerging markets and developed nations alike,” Michael said in joining the IDCA Technical Standards Committee. “Water is a great enabling force and vital for the existence and sustainability of data centers and digital infrastructure. This is where my expertise and passion reside and I am honored to join the IDCA thought leaders and be an integral part of setting new standards of excellence for water across the sector.” Michael received his BS in Biology and Chemistry from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his responsibilities at Aquatech, he conducts academic work through the Corporate Roundtable at the University of Pennsylvania, NGO work at the United Nations CEO Water Resilience Coalition, and recently collaborated on a new book, “Responsible Industrial Water Management In A Changing Climate – Breakthroughs and Innovations.” His journey in the water sector spans nearly four decades, characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation and environmental stewardship. His work at Nalco early in his career witnessed his ascent to executive roles and international work, especially after a merger with Ecolab, a deal which in he played a key role and was responsible for merging the global field teams across 170 countries and a $65B market cap today. Rich Banta, IDCA CTO Technical Standards Committee Chairman added, &quot;Massive AI-driven growth in data center facility size and scale has confirmed, and elevated, water consumption and sustainability to be critical factors in standards and operations. We are thus grateful and fortunate to have Michael's knowledge and expertise in water usage and management as part of our team.&quot; The data center industry is projected to double in size by 2028, and continue very rapid growth thereafter, as an AI-driven wave and continued efforts to create Digital Economies in all nations of the world push new demand for high-performance computing services. A data center can use hundreds of thousands or millions of gallons of water per month, for cooling, maintenance, and overall operations. “Having Michael Lesniak on the IDCA Technical Standards Committee re-affirms IDCA's commitment to sustainability overall and responsible water usage in particular, and we are looking forward to Michael's input and contributions,” concluded Mehdi Paryavi.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Certifies Assetspire’s DCIM Platform for Breakthrough System, Design, and Service (SDS) Applicable for Mission-Critical Digital Infrastructure]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Concludes Tashkent International Investment Forum Visit]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leading AI Strategist Mark Minevich Joins IDCA as AI Counsel and Board of Directors Member]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[HEXACORE and 1018 Data Centers Sign with IDCA to Evaluate the Revolutionary Hexacore Protean Microchip and Obtain the SDS (System, Design, Service) Certification]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Hosts Philippines DICT Leaders in Washington D.C. and Tours the “Data Center Alley”]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA & CEC Facilities Group Announce Partnership To Deliver Data Center Industry Certification Training Programs]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Assetspire Signs with IDCA to Audit its Offerings and Obtain the New SDS (System, Design, Service) Certification ]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Economic and Digital Hub Developer Buddy Rizer Joins IDCA]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:34:30 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Washington D.C., December 6th 2023: The International Data Center Authority (IDCA) today announced that Mr. Buddy Rizer has joined IDCA as Chief Development Officer ("CDO") and Global Head of Digital Hubs at the International Data Center Authority (IDCA). “I am humbled to be part of its growing team and progressive mission”, stated Buddy Rizer, on the occasion of his joining the IDCA.  Buddy Rizer has been named a Tech Titan seven times by Washingtonian Magazine (2017 – 2023), has been named one of the 50 most influential Virginians 6 times by Virginia Business Magazine (2018 – 2023), a four-time member of Virginia’s Power 500 (2020 – 2023) and was three times named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 as one of the most influential businesspeople in Washington, DC (2020, 2022, 2023).  Buddy joins IDCA in the right time and place in history,” stated Mehdi Paryavi IDCA Founder & Chairman. Paryavi continued, “IDCA is the leader in digital economy initiatives and helps nations and communities around the world build sustainable digital economies. Buddy is one the few, if not the only individuals on earth who can claim that has been responsible for building the largest digital footprint and concentration in the world.”        Buddy has served as the Executive Director for economic development in Loudoun County, Virginia, which was named the 2021 Economic Development Organization of the Year by the International Economic Development Council. He has lead the agency responsible for encouraging growth and developing relationships with Loudoun’s business community.  During his tenure, Buddy and his team have attracted more than $50 billion in new commercial investment and more than 50 thousand new jobs. During this time, the growth in the commercial based has help lower the tax rate in Loudoun by more than 41 cents on the dollar, saving residents thousands of dollars annually on their tax bill.  Buddy continued, ““I have joined IDCA because I believe in its vision and mission to build sustainable digital economies around the world, serve global communities and create great social and economic impacts for the emerging markets around the world, as well as here at home. I hope that by IDCA's key partnerships with the local, state and federal governments around the world, to be able to play a role in moving this conversation forward.”  In 2007, Buddy joined Loudoun County and helped build “Data Center Alley” into the largest concentration of data centers in the world.He also has extensive international business development experience in China, France, Germany, Russia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Finland, Taiwan, Japan, India, Korea, Ghana, Uruguay, and the United Arab Emirates.  Currently Buddy serves as the Chair of the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA), is a member of the Board of Trustees for Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Past-Chair of the Northern Virginia Community College Foundation Board, Secretary of the Go Virginia Region 7 Council.He is on the Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia Technology Council, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and the Washington Airports Task Force (WATF).He is also the Chair of the Rivana at Innovation Station Community Development Authority. Buddy is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) and a graduate of Virginia Tech's Local Government Management Graduate Certificate Program.  With respect to Buddy's new IDCA role, Roger Strukhoff, Chief Research Officer at IDCA, noted, “Building a Digital Economy worldwide is no longer a matter of choice for any nation, it's a matter urgency. We have a deeply experienced team ofhands-on experts who have 'been there and done that.' Our mission is to help all emerging markets build the right set of economic plans and initiatives and develop future-proof digital infrastructure that can most benefit their communities, foster innovation and invite investment.”  In line with its 2024 and beyond vision, IDCA is unleashing a series of aggressive plans by involving key global leaders, working with mega institutions, expanding strategic alliances, and introducing advanced solutions and services to the national and international markets.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Training Continues in Asia, with Africa Coming Up]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[IDCA is continuing its work in Asia to deliver comprehensive data center training, in nations that are increasingly active in developing their Digital Economies. “Use cases, experiences, the use of new and future technologies, methodologies, ideas and opinions about the future of Digital Economies were shared and discussed at several events,” according to IDCA Founder and Chairman Mehdi Paryavi.   A busy week in Kuala Lumpur featured young infrastructure professionals students earning their DCIS® certifications. “All of our students take back to their organizations an enriched knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure systems and an increased understanding of the best practices and future trends,” said IDCA Chief Technical Officer, Rich Banta, DCA®.   The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) sponsored a strategic Digital Infrastructure and Digital Economy discussion and knowledge workshop during the week, covering the advanced principles of modern datacenter operations.   The closed-door roundtable discussion brought together key stakeholders from the public, private, and academic sectors to engage in meaningful conversations and strategic planning to promote the development of the thriving sustainable data center economy in Malaysia.  The session was lead by Mehdi Paryavi and Rich Banta, and moderated by MDEC’s SVP Digital Investments, Raymond Siva, and Head of Digital Infrastructure, Tze Meng Tan. IDCA's Jessica Ho, Manager of Training and Membership Programs at IDCA ASEAN and IDCA head of ASEAN Shah Sidek also participated in the activities in Malaysia.  “We are pleased to be working with the world-class organization MDEC to continue Malaysia's Digital Economy momentum,” said Sidek at the conclusion of the week's activities.  Dubai and Africa, Too Additionally, IDCA recently hosted DCTP® technology professional and DCOM® operations management training and certification in separate events in Dubai, UAE. This training featured a group of operations professionals from Ethiopia as well.   IDCA's certified DCIS® training will now move on to Africa, for a 2-day session in Lagos, Nigeria is on November 27 and 28.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Department of Energy Data Center Guru Jordan Potts Joins IDCA Technical Standards Committee]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC – August 25, 2023 –  Jordan Potts of the Department of Energy has joined the IDCA Technical Standards Committee. With close to two decades of experience working in data centers, Jordan has become known for his ability to handle diverse and multiple levels of responsibility.  He is highly versed and experienced in the data center's IT-centric areas of Virtualization, Networking, PC and Server repair/upgrades, Converged and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, troubleshooting Windows Enterprise Software, VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, Azure, Microsoft365 and MAC OS.  He is currently focused on Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) with a core focus on facility efficiency, inventory management, structured cabling, racking, and power distribution.  “We are pleased to welcome Jordan to the IDCA Technical Standards Committee,” said Chairman of the IDCA Technical Standards Committee, Rich Banta, DCA®. “He is IDCA certified and thoroughly experienced in every aspect of data center operations, with particular expertise that is broad and deep in the IT itself. We look forward to his contributions to the committee's global work to drive industry standards.” Jordan has also logged several hours in classroom training focusing on designing, deploying, and managing and is a certified Data Center Operations Manager (DCOM) by IDCA.  “I see the data center as a living, breathing organism that must be cared for, trained, and fed appropriately. These facilities are unique in their design and application, and it's important to fully appreciate the scope of involvement in design, construction, and activation of these facilities,” Jordan said. “Through IDCA, I hope to enable enterprise and government organizations to implement resilient infrastructure that is cost effective, safe, and has real longevity to meet their immediate and future needs.”]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Excellence in Operational Management Webinar Set for September 20]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The third monthly online broadcast in IDCA's new webinar series is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20 from 11am until noon Eastern time. The topic is Excellence in Operational Management, and brings together data center operations professionals from Microsoft, Apple, Bloomberg, AIG, Roblox, and NBC.   “Excellence in data center management encompasses physical infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and achieving efficiency, security, performance, and excellence through smart policies, the right tool sets, and a holistic understanding of the entire application ecosystem,” according to IDCA Founder and Chairman Mehdi Paryavi. “Capacity planning, resource management, such as human resources, energy resources, parts, vendors, etc. business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and security policies and procedures are all integral parts of achieving excellence in operations management.”   “This panel brings a real-world view from several leading data center management executives to a discussion of challenges, how they meet those challenges, along with the lessons learned and best practices that result from their experience,” said IDCA Chief Research Officer and Editor-in-Chief Roger Strukhoff, who will moderate the panel.   IDCA's first two webinars in this series focused on Web 3.0 and EMI/EMP, respectively. They received strong attendance, enthusiastic responses to several live poll questions, and a 100% positive response when attendees were asked if they would attend future events.  Registration for Excellence in Operational Management is now open. ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Noted AWS Cloud Economics Leader Saleheh Vahaji Joins IDCA Technical Standards Committee]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC – August 23, 2023 –  Saleheh Vahaji has joined the IDCA Technical Standards Committee. She is a noted STEM advocate, Women in Tech proponent, and serves as Technical Business Development Manager on the Cloud Economics team for Amazon Web Services WorldWide Public Sector. “We are pleased to welcome Saleheh to the IDCA Technical Standards Committee,” said Chairman of the IDCA Technical Standards Committee, Rich Banta, DCA®. “She brings a unique perspective to our committee, through her work at AWS and her advocacy of STEM and Women in Tech and cloud economics. Her experience and voice bring a significant strengthening to the committee's critical work of understanding the needs of Digital Infrastructure and the Digital Economy and driving global standards.” Saleleh holds a BS in Engineering and MS in Finance, and considers herself a bridge between the two worlds of technology and economics. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University.  Through her work on the AWS team, she enables government agencies to quantify the value of their cloud migration while maintaining commitments to diversity and inclusion (D&I). She takes a special interest in inclusive organizational leadership, and the positive psychology approach required to create such an environment. “I'm an avid advocate of personal development along with D&I, and building that approach throughout organizations,” she said. “Joining with IDCA shows that the organization is in sync with my work, and I am looking forward to working with IDCA and the Technical Standards Committee to continue moving technology and its use forward in a very positive way.”]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[IDCA Breaks Ground in Singapore]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:07:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Human Rights Activist Jon Drimmer Joins IDCA Board of Directors]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jon Drimmer, one of the world's most renowned experts on international anti-corruption and human rights programs, has joined IDCA as Human Rights Counsel and a member of the IDCA Board of Directors.  “I am honored to be able to support IDCA’s critical mission, helping to enable a digital economy that protects, respects and promotes human rights and anti-corruption efforts. The amount of data generated in the digital economy continues to grow exponentially, and the protection and responsible use of that data represent perhaps the most significant human rights issues to be confronted over the next 5 years,” stated Jon Drimmer on the occasion of his joining the IDCA board of directors.  An attorney with more than 25 years of experience, Jon's work in resolving complex cross-border problems has the benefit of him having sat in every chair at the table: senior legal officer for a global 500 company, federal prosecutor, and seasoned advocate. He has overseen investigations around the world related to anti-corruption, human rights, and numerous other areas. “IDCA will have an important role to play in helping to address and manage those risks and opportunities, and I am pleased to be able to assist in those efforts,” he noted.  Jon has represented companies and individuals in numerous government enforcement proceedings in the U.S. and overseas, in relation to the FCPA and bribery claims, human rights issues, and a wide array of additional subjects. He has participated in dozens of major disputes in the U.S., Canada, and abroad, with particular expertise in representing companies in non-judicial and quasi-judicial legal proceedings involving human rights and transnational torts. He possesses a wide-ranging experience helping companies manage multi-faceted dilemmas in overseas activities, developing and managing solutions that may encompass civil, criminal, regulatory, and political dimensions.  "Jon has a unique expertise and passion for human advocacy to help preserve our rights and create the balance that we all need,” said IDCA Founder and Chairman Mehdi Paryavi in making the announcement. “Addressing human rights such as data privacy its legal, moral, and ethical dimensions is an essential aspect of IDCA's work in creating Digital Economies around the world that can actually last. Having Jon as a Board Member and counsel provides the essential insight into our vision and ability to execute our initiatives.”]]></content:encoded>
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