Beyond the badge

A guide to data centre certifications in a regulated world

Choosing a data centre isn’t just a technical decision – it’s a compliance, risk, and business continuity decision. Yet across Latin America, many IT leaders rely solely on Uptime Tier certifications, unaware that equally robust (and in some cases, more comprehensive) alternatives like ANSI/TIA-942 exist.

This whitepaper demystifies the region’s two most referenced standards – Uptime Tier and TIA-942 Rated – and highlights why organisations in regulated sectors must look beyond the badge to understand what each certification truly validates.

Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, government, or education, this guide helps you navigate certification complexity, reduce risk, and ensure your infrastructure decisions support long-term operational and regulatory resilience.