Colombia. Andean Telecom Partners' (ATP) Orion Data Center has obtained a new Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute, a key recognition that positions it among the most advanced data centers in the country.
This certification guarantees a high level of reliability and availability, with an uptime rate of 99.982%, which equates to less than 1.6 hours of unplanned downtime per year.
The Tier III certification guarantees that Orion has a redundant architecture, capable of operating without interruptions even during scheduled maintenance. This makes it a fundamental pillar for industries that depend on high-performance digital infrastructures, such as telecommunications, banking, healthcare, and cloud services, among others.
Colombia has established itself as a strategic market for digital infrastructure in Latin America, with a 9% share of the region's data center sector.
Currently, the country has 39 data centers, of which only 10 have obtained Tier III certification at the construction level by the Uptime Institute. Orion, located in the north of Bogotá, is one of four data centers with this certification within the urban area of the capital, which represents a key advantage in terms of connectivity and access for national and international companies.
Certified infrastructure for digital transformation
The demand for certified technological infrastructure continues to rise due to the accelerated digitalization of companies and the increasing implementation of artificial intelligence. According to Data Center Map, Latin America accounts for approximately 12.9% of data center investment projects globally, driven by the need for reliable solutions for data storage and processing.
"The recognition of our Orion Data Center with Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute reinforces our commitment to efficiency, security and high availability for critical operations. In an environment where digital transformation is key, guaranteeing continuity in operations by combating different vulnerabilities with certified infrastructure is essential for the growth of companies in Colombia and the region," said Saira Ballesteros, general manager of ATP in Colombia.
With the expansion of cloud services and the rise of artificial intelligence, the availability of data centers with international certifications has become a determining factor for the country's competitiveness. Sectors such as government, utilities, healthcare, finance, and telecommunications require secure and resilient infrastructures that allow large volumes of information to be processed with minimal latency and without interruptions.
