Following the technical briefing paper 1 on data center innovation, this briefing aims to start a discussion among data center operators about the need to review current data center classification standards.
Regulatory compliance isn’t exactly the most exciting topic, but if you’re in any way, shape or form involved in the security of your data center, it is, however, one of the most important.
EPI-DCOS® is designed to provide a framework and guidance with great flexibility to adapt to the organization’s business needs.
March 10, 2016
EPI has announced the global release of its EPI-DCOS® (EPI Data Centre Operations Standard®), the world’s first complete data centre operations and maintenance standard.
The results strengthen the company’s federal compliance and data security capability.
March 9, 2016
QTS Realty Trust has received Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) High Authorization and Accreditation at its Dallas-Fort Worth data center for physical and environmental services.
Completed by an independent CPA firm, the examination included review of OneNeck’s processes, controls and procedures at its data centers.
March 1, 2016
OneNeck® IT Solutions has announced completion of the annual American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16, Type 2 SOC 1 examination.
NJ-1 and NC-1 facilities exceed stringent federal, health care, and PCI security requirements.
February 2, 2016
Sentinel Data Centers has announced that its wholesale colocation facilities in Somerset, NJ and Durham, NC achieved compliance with HIPPA, FISMA (High), FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS standards.
Designation marks first OIX-1 Certified IXP in the Boston Area.
January 26, 2016
The Massachusetts Internet Exchange (MASS IX), the carrier and data center neutral Internet Exchange in Boston, and the Open-IX Association (OIX) have announced that MASS IX has been awarded OPEN-IX® OIX-1 certification.
The milestone validates CenturyLink’s commitment to becoming first data center hosting provider to achieve full certification with Uptime Institute’s Management & Operations Guidelines.
December 7, 2015
Uptime Institute has announced that it has successfully certified more than half of CenturyLink, Inc.’s global data centers with its Management & Operations (M&O) Stamp of Approval.