Manama: The Data and Integrated Solutions Centre at the Information Technology and Electronic Systems Directorate, operating under the Assistant Undersecretary for Planning and Organisation office, has achieved Tier III accreditation from Uptime Institute. This marks the centre as the first government data facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain to receive this certification.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikha Mashael bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Planning and Organisation, expressed gratitude for the Interior Minister's directives aimed at developing a digital infrastructure that supports technological advancements and enhances service provision. She emphasized that the accreditation signifies a commitment to adopting cutting-edge digital systems and delivering technological services of high quality.
The certification represents a strategic move to boost operational efficiency and ensure the continuity of digital security operations. It underscores the centre's commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, security, and reliability, fostering an operational environment that is prepared to adapt to global technological progressions.
The accreditation is expected to further enhance government digital services and their ability to respond to technological challenges. The Uptime Institute, a global organization specializing in the evaluation and accreditation of data centres, awarded the Tier III certification, which assesses data centres on criteria of availability, reliability, and sustainability.
The certification confirms that the centre achieves 99.982% availability according to its design standards, thereby significantly diminishing the risk of unplanned failures and outages.