Enterprise Data Centre achieves Tier III Gold certification for operations and maintenance
Shared Services Canada’s (SSC) Enterprise Data Centres (EDC) are modern, reliable and secure facilities that serve the entire federal government. They eliminate planned maintenance shutdowns, which supports the Government of Canada’s work to deliver digital services to Canadians.
EDC Borden, one of SSC’s 4 EDCs, has achieved the prestigious Tier III Gold certification from Uptime Institute. This recognizes the EDC’s exceptional operations and maintenance standards.
Tier III Gold certification means that EDC Borden can effectively handle partner workloads. This includes conducting maintenance or upgrades without causing disruptions or requiring shutdowns. It also confirms that EDC Borden’s operational practices adhere to the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and sustainability.
Uptime Institute’s findings emphasize the critical importance of operational practices in maintaining data centre reliability. Regularly auditing and validating EDC Borden’s standard operating procedures greatly reduces the risk of outages caused by human error.
EDC Borden’s certification from Uptime Institute serves as a testament to its exceptional operational practices, reliability and commitment to industry-leading standards. As one of only 25 Tier III Gold-certified data centres in Canada, EDC Borden sets a high industry standard. It also ensures reliable and secure IT infrastructure for years to come.
Quick facts
- Uptime Institute is internationally recognized for its expertise in data centre standards and certifications.
- Tier III Gold certification is for facilities with redundant components that remove the need for shutdowns for equipment maintenance or replacement.
- This certification recognizes SSC’’s commitment to high-quality service delivery that reduces the potential for disruptions.
- EDC Borden has previously received recognition from the Uptime Institute for meeting the highest standards in facility design and construction.
- Every 3 years, the facility undergoes auditing and validation for its operations. This ensures that EDC Borden'’s operations remain aligned with industry-leading practices and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.