RIYADH — Riyad Bank Data Center in Dammam was awarded the “Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility” by the American Institute “Up Time”, which is specialized in the evaluation of global database and data centers.

Tier 3 Certification is considered one of the highest recognized awards according to the data center global standards in the areas of operation and sustainability that must comply with the operational sustainability criteria of data center owners, managers, and operators, as well as other international practices in order to accomplish strong installed infrastructure and reduce the risks of work interruption and human errors.

Riyad Bank Data Center in Riyadh has obtained three certificates from the same institute. They were awarded based on the high quality of the building design and architecture, the compliance of the global specifications and standards, besides the gold certificate that Riyad Bank was awarded as the first bank in the Middle East and North Africa for the application of the operational sustainability criteria. — SG