Telecommunications Industry Association | TIAonline.org | Home Skip to content The trusted industry association for the connected world. Data Center Quality Workforce Development A New Standard for Data Center Quality Is Underway Global demand for data center infrastructure is surging—driven by AI, cloud, and digital services. But scale alone isn’t enough. Quality must keep pace. TIA has officially launched the development of a new Data Center Quality Standard, designed to address reliability, sustainability, and performance across today’s evolving supply chains. Grounded in decades of leadership through the QuEST Forum, this initiative will define a trusted framework for operators, suppliers, and regulators alike. TIA-942-C DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD The latest revision of the TIA-942 Data Center Infrastructure Standard now includes enhancements to accommodate the increasing data growth, advancements in AI, and the growing focus on sustainability. Download White Paper ANSI/TIA-942 and DCE 9000: Understanding the Benefits and Difference This blog examines the distinct but complementary roles of ANSI/TIA‑942 and the Data Center Excellence Quality Standard ( DCE 9000 ) in strengthening data center infrastructure and the ecosystems that support it. Read Blog Cyber & Supply Chain Security TIA QuEST Forum's SCS 9001 Cyber and Supply Chain Security Standard has been designed with a holistic approach to ensure the security of ICT networks. By utilizing proven processes, controls, and measures, it continuously enhances security performance and aligns with emerging regulations worldwide. TIA Meetings and Events Calendar CLICK HERE to see the upcoming committee and working group meetings, webinars, and events from TIA and TIA QuEST Forum. Latest News Read more news TIA Advances AI Ready Data Centers with New ANSI/TIA 942 Addendum, Global Certification Leadership, and Expanded Industry Quality Initiative View Press Release Click Here > Securing Converged Data Center Infrastructure Through Supply Chain Trust View Blog Click Here > TIA Advances DCE 9000 Initiative to Strengthen Quality and Reliability Across Data Center Infrastructure View Press Release Click Here > New White Paper: Extending the Reach of Copper Cabling Download Paper Click Here > Explore TiA communities Member Priorities Transformation. In a word, it’s what every player in the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry faces today. Millions of users from every corner of the globe coming onto the network. From remote locations in the Middle East and Africa to bustling urban epicenters in Europe and North America, these users are lighting up the network with billions of bandwidth-hungry devices. And with it, they are transforming the way in which network service must be delivered. Read more -> Technology Programs As the ICT market remains immersed in a period of rapid transformation, TIA works diligently to stay ahead of the change. Read more -> TIA QuEST Forum Digital transformation. New business models. The change imperative is disrupting conventional thinking and empowering innovation. Read more -> Standards TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developing organization (SDO). Read more -> Policy As the ICT market remains immersed in a period of rapid transformation, TIA works diligently to stay ahead of the change. Read more -> Buy Standards POLICY FILINGS Data Centers SCS 9001 TL 9000 Smart Buildings become a tia member today Uncover real business benefits with TIA. Explore TIA Membership Options TIA uses cookies to give users the best experience on our website. Learn more about which cookies TIA uses or switch them off in Scroll To Top Privacy Overview This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Strictly Necessary Cookies Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Enable or Disable Cookies Enabled Disabled