The goal of the Datacenter Star Audit is to assess the performance of data centre infrastructure on the basis of an objective catalogue of criteria. The first ideas in this regard were developed back in 2005. eco launched it a year later and has since evaluated and certified numerous data centres using this independent instrument. 

In addition to the overall redundancy assessment of the data centre, the evaluation also includes security aspects from the areas of Organisational Security, Structural Building Security, Supply Security and Technical Security. The evaluation of the data centre is carried out according to predefined criteria and evaluation matrices by at least two independent auditors. The auditing is valid for two years. At the end of this period of validity, the certified company must undergo a new audit.

The customers of data centre operators benefit from increased market transparency. The auditing itself can be used as a basis for assessments by auditors, banks and insurance companies.

In 2024, the data centre of A1 Telekom Austria AG in Graz was successfully audited with a Single Site certification, while two data centre locations of DMI GmbH & Co. KG in Germany’s Leisnig and Münster were successfully audited with a single site and an Interconnected Site certification. 

In addition to the certificates awarded, the first preparatory talks for upcoming recertifications in 2025 were also successfully held. 

 Further information is available at www.dcaudit.de