The new Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility confirms the facility meets the world’s highest standards for data reliability and security
ATHENS, GREECE – JUNE 29th, 2026 – Sparkle Greece, the national subsidiary of Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces today that its Metamorfosis II data center has been awarded the prestigious Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF).
This global “seal of approval”, achieved after a diligent assessment of facilities and operations by expert Uptime teams, confirms that Metamorfosis II is built to provide uninterrupted service, ensuring that mission-critical digital data remains secure and accessible even during scheduled maintenance or equipment upgrades.
As businesses and government services increasingly rely on cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence, the need for highly resilient physical infrastructure is becoming increasingly important . The Metamorfosis II facility, which now supports a total peak capacity of 1,282 kilowatts (kW), ensures that Sparkle’s clients – including major banks and international tech companies – experience the highest levels of operational reliability.
“Achieving the Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility for our Metamorfosis II data center is a key milestone that verifies our design and operational compliance with the highest global industry standards” said Stefano Gigli, CTO of Sparkle Group.
“This certification, coupled with our strategic investments in subsea projects like BlueMed and GreenMed, reinforces our commitment to providing the Greek market with the resilient, high-performance digital infrastructure necessary to support the country’s evolution into a vital regional hub”, added Daniele Mancuso, CEO of Sparkle Greece.
Beyond reliability, this facility is a cornerstone of Sparkle’s broader network strategy. It acts as a gateway for international data flows, connecting directly to the BlueMed subsea cable system, which links Greece to major hubs in Europe and the Middle East. Furthermore, the upcoming GreenMed subsea cable project will soon create an additional strategic path through the Adriatic, further cementing Greece’s position as a vital crossroad for international digital traffic.
The facility is also recognized for its focus on sustainability, holding a LEED Gold certification for its efficient cooling systems and eco-friendly design, proving that high-performance data centers can successfully balance technological power with environmental responsibility.
About Sparkle
Sparkle is TIM Group’s global operator, first international service provider in Italy and among the top worldwide, offering a full range of infrastructure and global connectivity services – capacity, IP, SD-WAN, colocation, IoT connectivity, roaming and voice – to national and international Carriers, OTTs, ISPs, Media/Content Providers, and multinational enterprises. As a leading player in the submarine cable industry, Sparkle owns and manages a network of more than 600,000 km of fiber stretching across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia. Sparkle’s sales team has a global presence, with representatives in 32 countries.
Find out more about Sparkle following its X and LinkedIn profiles or visiting the website tisparkle.com
About Sparkle Greece
Sparkle Greece S.A. is a member of the Sparkle Group. The company operates in Greece, providing services through its proprietary data centers, three in Attica (two in Metamorfosis and one in Koropi) and one in Chania, Crete, all integrated into Sparkle’s fiber-optic network. As a result, the company provides a full range of ICT solutions, including colocation, cloud services, and high-quality global connectivity. Sparkle Greece holds a leading position in the cloud and data center sector with a 40% market share and over 150 clients, including telecommunications providers, organizations, as well as domestic and multinational companies. For more information, please visit https://www.tisparkle.com/greece.
About Uptime Institute
Uptime Institute is the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority. With over 4,000 awards issued in more than 122 countries around the globe, and over 1,100 currently active projects in 80+ countries, Uptime has helped tens of thousands of companies optimize critical IT assets while managing costs, resources, and efficiency. For over 30 years, the company has established industry-leading benchmarks for data center performance, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency, which provide customers assurance that their digital infrastructure can perform across a wide array of operating conditions at a level consistent with their individual business needs. Uptime’s Tier Standard is the IT industry’s most trusted and adopted global standard for the design, construction, and operation of data centers. Offerings include the organization’s Tier Standard and Certifications, Management & Operations reviews and assessments including SCIRA-FSI financial sector risk assessment, the Sustainability Assessment, and a broad range of additional risk management, performance, availability, and related offerings. Uptime Education training programs have been successfully completed by over 90,000 data center professionals, such as the much-valued ATD (Accredited Tier Designer) and AOS (Accredited Operations Specialist). The Uptime Education curriculum has been expanded by the acquisition of CNet Training, Ltd. in 2023.
Uptime Institute is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Seattle, London, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Riyadh, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.uptimeinstitute.com.
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