This is one of the most important certifications in the data center industry, requiring compliance with strict criteria evaluated by certified engineers.
Lima, July 14, 2025 – Cirion Technologies’ LIM2 carrier-neutral Data Center, located in the industrial district of Macropolis in Lurín, Perú, has received the Tier III Certification of Design from the Uptime Institute.
This certification confirms that the Data Center’s design aligns with industry’s best practices. With this achievement, Cirion reaffirms its commitment to the highest international standards, strengthening its position as a strategic partner for major companies in the country.
“Receiving the Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute validates Cirion’s dedication to implementing international standards and ensuring that IT services — which are essential for organizations — remain continuously operational,” said Alexandre Simcsik, Senior Director of Data Center Operations at Cirion Technologies.
“This recognition means that the data centers were designed and built to maintain high availability of IT services, even during maintenance or replacement of any distribution or capacity component in the white space. We have the infrastructure, services, and support model needed to ensure maximum quality, availability, and security for our clients’ businesses,” he added.
About Tier III Certification
Among the four certification levels granted by the Uptime Institute, Tier III is one of the most advanced. To achieve it, several technical and operational requirements must be met, including:
- Rigorous preventive maintenance procedures.
- Connectivity infrastructure with redundant physical routes, independent access chambers, and ultra-low latency network.
- State-of-the-art fault-tolerant power equipment.
- Simultaneous and efficient cooling systems.
- Fire protection with non-flammable materials, early detection, and automatic suppression.
- Continuous monitoring, access control, video surveillance, and 24/7 security.
LIM2 Data Center Highlights
- Carrier-neutral 20 MW facility located in the industrial district of Macrópolis in Lurín, Peru.
- Sustainable, it uses clean energy, efficient liquid cooling systems, and low environmental impact generators to minimize its carbon footprint.
- Connected via redundant fiber to LIM1, Cirion’s current data center in Lima (35 km away).
- Integrated into Cirion’s digital ecosystem, enabling fast and secure connections with over 1,500 providers, including hyperscalers and ISPs, driving new business opportunities in the region.
- Holds the Tier III Certification of Design Documents granted by the Uptime Institute, recognizing excellence in infrastructure design.
- N+2 Catcher configuration: Robust infrastructure that ensures operational continuity in any eventuality.
- Equipment capable of isolating components and performing maintenance without affecting operations.
- Strict information security policies, with constant updates and renovations of its facilities.
Additionally, Cirion’s data centers hold multiple other certifications, including ISO/IEC 9001, 140001, 20000-1, 22301, 27001, 27017, 27018, and maintain compliance with PCI-DSS, ISAE3402 SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 — reflecting the comphttps://blog.ciriontechnologies.com/es/certificaciones-conformidades-data-center?s=certificacionesany’s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in data center management.
“Companies constantly face major challenges in their digital transformation processes,” Simcsik noted. “That’s why Cirion continues to invest in and develop our data centers, offering superior performance and flexibility for the applications shaping today’s technology landscape.”
About the Uptime Institute
The Uptime Institute developed the Tier Certification system over 25 years ago to assess data centers’ ability to meet organizations’ critical needs. With more than 2,500 Tier certifications granted in over 110 countries, the Uptime Institute’s Tier Certification seal is globally recognized as a benchmark for excellence in data center design, construction, and continuous operation.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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