Data Center Services
Testing, Inspection, Certification & Assurance
Data centers are the foundation of today's digital economy. They power cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), digital services and critical infrastructure. As demand for digital capacity continues to grow, operators face increasing challenges around power resilience, cooling, cybersecurity, sustainability and regulatory compliance.
DEKRA provides independent testing, inspection, certification and assurance services throughout the entire data center lifecycle. From planning and construction to commissioning, operation and modernization, we support customers to reduce risk, improve reliability, comply with regulatory requirements and build trust in critical digital infrastructure.
Why Independent Assurance Matters
Modern data centers are becoming increasingly complex. AI workloads, higher rack densities, liquid cooling, battery energy storage systems (BESS), evolving cybersecurity threats and stricter environmental requirements all increase operational risk. DEKRA combines expertise across Safety, Security, Sustainability and Digital Trust to support reliable and future-ready data center operations.
Our Data Center Services
DEKRA provides integrated testing, inspection, certification and assurance services across every stage of the data center lifecycle.
Build safe, compliant and future-ready facilities.
Services include
- Design review and compliance assessment
- EN 50600, ISO/IEC 22237 and TIA-942 support
- Sustainability assessments for buildings and sites
- Regulatory and permitting guidance
Validate systems before operations begin.
Services include
- Commissioning and re-commissioning
- Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Independent witness testing
- EPMS, BMS and SCADA validation
- Operational readiness and failover testing
Protect mission-critical infrastructure.
Services include
- Electrical installation testing
- UPS, generator, switchgear and lightning protection testing
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assurance
- Arc-flash and power quality studies
- HVAC, indoor climate and liquid cooling validation
- Acoustic and vibration monitoring
- Thermography and calibration
- Pressure systems inspection
Safeguarding people, assets, and operations
Services include
- Process Safety Services
- Business Continuity Management (ISO 22301 Certification)
- Fire Protection & Inspection Services
- Physical Security Testing
- Technical Risk Assessments
- Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001 Certification)
- Workforce Competence & Training
Improve operational efficiency and environmental performance.
Services include
- Energy Management System (ISO 50001 Certification)
- Environment Management System (ISO 14001 Certification)
- Carbon footprint accounting & verification (ISO 14064)
- Resource & Water Management Assessments
- CSRD / ESRS Compliance
- PUE and WUE validation
- Noise and environmental monitoring
Protect connected critical infrastructure.
Services include
- Information Security Management (ISO/IEC 27001 Certification)
- AI Management System (ISO 42001 Certification)
- NIS2 Compliance Services
- IEC 62443 for OT security
- BMS, EPMS and DCIM cybersecurity
- Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
- Mobile, Cloud & App Assurance
- Security evaluations & Penetration testing
Validate performance and reliability of critical equipment.
Services include
- Product safety testing
- EMC testing
- Environmental stress testing
- Cabling certification
- Rack and containment testing
- Hardware, cooling and battery validation
Why DEKRA?
Data centers require expertise that extends beyond traditional inspections. DEKRA combines more than 100 years of safety expertise with leading capabilities in Digital Trust, Cybersecurity, Functional Safety, Sustainability and Industrial Inspection.
Our integrated approach enables customers to address technical, operational and regulatory challenges through one trusted partner.
Why customers choose DEKRA
- Independent third-party assurance
- Global testing, inspection and certification expertise
- Cross-domain capabilities across Safety, Security, Sustainability and Digital Trust
- Local experts backed by a global network
- Lifecycle support from planning to operation
Whether you are developing a hyperscale campus, expanding a colocation facility or modernizing existing infrastructure for AI, DEKRA supports you to build, operate and optimize reliable, secure and sustainable data centers.