100 Data Centers certified under latest edition, which includes enhanced requirements for new technologies and sustainability
Arlington, VA (Mar. 26, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world — today announced that approximately 100 global facilities have been certified under TIA’s latest revision to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers, ANSI/TIA-942 Revision C. Since its inception more than 600 data centers across 51 countries and 6 continents have been certified under TIA-942.
The third and latest revision American National Standards Institute (ANSI) TIA-942-C standard, sets forth the requirements and recommendations for designing and implementing data centers worldwide to ensure the appropriate level of reliability and availability and provides enhancements to previous versions by incorporating new technologies that offer improved performance and efficiencies. TIA 942-C was published by TIA’s TR-42 Committee in May 2024.
“The enhancements in TIA-942-C, which are aligned with industry best practices and include new and updated requirements for new technologies (including AI), and added considerations for sustainability, have been well received by our members and are key to the rapid adoption of this latest edition,” said Tom McGarry, vice president of standards at TIA. “This significant milestone is further validation of the value our members are receiving from TIA-942-C, especially since it was introduced less than a year ago. We are extremely proud of the fact that more than 600 data centers around the world are performing better, operating more efficiently and experiencing improved service delivery by implementing the TIA-942 standard.”
“The release of TIA-942-C marked a significant step forward in ensuring data centers meet the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and security,” said Edward van Leent, Chairman & CEO, EPI Group of Companies. “This updated framework is empowering organizations to enhance resilience, optimize performance, and future-proof their infrastructure. Every certification represents a commitment to excellence, and as we reach 100 TIA-942-C certified data centers, it is clear that the industry recognizes the immense value of this standard. By adopting TIA-942-C, organizations are not just meeting requirements—they are reinforcing trust, driving continuous improvement, and setting a new benchmark for the future of data centers.”
ANSI/TIA-942-C major enhancements include:
- Incorporation of previously published documents focusing on edge data centers
- Recognition of new cable media and connectivity requirements
- New requirements and recommendations related to cabling, floor loading capacity and minimum cabinet width
- References to other technical documents including recommendations and requirements for Data Processing Environments and Edge Computing
- Modification and addition of Informative and normative annexes including site selection and space considerations
- Many clarifications of the requirements based on feedback and best practices from the industry
TIA-942 applies to all data center types ranging from hyperscale to colocation to enterprise facilities and covers architecture, telecommunications, power, cooling, fire protection, physical security, safety and monitoring.
Learn more about the standard in the latest White Paper from the TIA Data Center Working Group. Additional papers include: AI at the Edge; The Rise of Liquid Cooling in Data Centers
To purchase the updated TIA-942-C Standard, CLICK HERE
To join TIA’s TR-42 Standard Committee or learn more about Data Center Working Group, send an email to standards@tiaonline.org
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