COUNTRY FOCUS : BELGIUM claims that achieving Tier IV in this country is impossible , we ’ ve proven it is and it gives me great pleasure to have disproved this myth and reset expectations .
“ Completing Uptime Institute ’ s Accredited Tier Specialist ( ATS ) course is one of the best professional decisions I have ever made . It has given me crystal clear insight into how Uptime Institute assesses and certifies data centres . This was instrumental in the successful Tier IV Certification of our facility . Through its Tier Standard and courses , Uptime conveys a clear philosophy that you can apply to achieve digital infrastructure success .”
How prestigious is Uptime Institute ’ s Tier IV TCCF Certification and what successes have you seen since receiving this ?
Haringsma : “ Achieving Tier IV Certification for both design and especially constructed facility is a tremendous accomplishment for our organisation . I am extremely proud of our team and of this milestone . It has helped us earn attention from some of the top cloud and IT players in the world , and recognition from customers and suppliers within the sector . Without the validation of these Certifications , I ’ m pretty sure this momentum would ’ ve been much more difficult to build .”
How far has Datacenter United been able to differentiate itself from competing data centres since its collaboration with Uptime ?
Haringsma : “ It is very difficult to stand out from the crowd and differentiate from competitors . Some claim they have Tier-Certified infrastructure or infrastructure that operates at the equivalent levels , when in fact they don ’ t . With this Certification , we finally put an end to the misconception that a Tier IV certification in Belgium is impossible . I really believe we put Belgium data centre services on the European map and am confident that our country has a golden future in the heart of Europe at the centre of the FLAP region .”
What does the future hold for Datacenter United now that it has received this certification ?
Haringsma : “ Datacenter United is just getting started ; our company story is far from finished . The Certification helped us to strengthen our market position and bring our organisation and ambitions to a higher level . With Uptime as our knowledge partner , we continue to empower data in a sustainable way , and working with strong and reliable business partners is crucial for success .” p
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