Colombia. Andean Telecom Partners (ATP), a company announced that its Orion data center has obtained a new Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute, a key recognition that positions it among the most advanced 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
part of 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.
The demand for certified technology infrastructure continues to rise due to the accelerated digitization 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 through the Data Center.
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 internationally certified data centers has become more
It 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.
ATP offers connectivity services to the main mobile and fixed telecommunications operators in the Andean region. Its neutral fiber optic network allows connecting different economic sectors with point-to-point solutions and FTTx networks, facilitating access to B2B and B2C customers. From the point of view of connectivity to Orion, ATP has a metropolitan network that links the Data Center with the main traffic concentration points in Bogotá, including Zona Franca Fontibón, WBP, WTC and NAP Colombia, allowing it to offer a comprehensive high availability solution throughout its structure.
