INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE POWERED BY THE DCA
Becoming a DCA Registered User also provides direct access to
a wide range of additional support services which are tailored
specifically for private data centre/server room owners and
operators; all approved by the tade association.
allowing you to search for products,
services and review the organisations
which supply them. These events keep delegates informed
on new innovations, latest research and
best practices.
Special interest groups – The Trade
Association facilitates a range of special
interest groups – these groups exist
to help drive key initiatives which are
important to the sector; including
standards, R&D, energy efficiency,
workforce development and cybersecurity.
The groups meet on a regular basis and
Registered Users are encouraged to attend
and contribute. This year alone the DCA is supporting over
30 events around the world all designed
to arm you with the knowledge and tools
you need to drive your own businesses
forward. These events include exhibitions,
conferences, workshops, together with
breakfast and lunch briefings. More details
can be found on the DCA website at www.
dca-global.org/events.
Influence – The DCA is one of the
principal spokespeople for the data centre
industry. It plays a vital role in promoting
the industry and in explaining to both the
public and governments the critical role
it plays. The DCA provides members with
a voice and ability to shape the future of
our industry. DCA personnel also sit on
several all-party political groups (APPGs),
members and Registered Users are often
invited to these closed meetings with MPs
to share their thoughts and concerns.
Events – The DCA supports many events
throughout the year. We alert Registered
Users of these events so they can register
their interest and attend.
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Energy efficiency and
availability support
The data centre is a complex
infrastructure governed by a wide range
of influences. You will find many helpful
best practice guideline documents in the
DCA Knowledge Hub and online; however,
the challenge is deciding which is the
best strategy for your own business. As
a Registered User you will have access to
some of the best DCA approved advice
and consultancy practices in the industry.
Energy procurement support
Published content – The DCA has long
been recognised as a trusted source of
information and guidance, this in due in
part to our retained independence, strict
review policy and strong collaborative
relationship built up over many years with
our media partners. All articles published
via the trade association are reviewed and
approved prior to publication to ensure
readers always receive a balanced view.
Steve Hone, CEO, DCA
The DCA Certification Scheme is aligned
to the new EN50600 European Standard.
Once implemented the certification scheme
will help the business identify and reduce
risk, improve energy efficiency, reduce
operating costs and increase resilience of
your mission critical IT services.
Updates – As a Registered User you have
the option to receive updates on latest
news items, upcoming events to look out
for, report alerts and published articles.
Once registered and logged in you can
refine the updates you receive to meet
your exact needs.
Through our approved energy partners,
the DCA provides bespoke energy
consultation, intelligence and procurement
services on a global scale. Our energy
experts have the experience, knowledge
and industry contacts to ensure that you
always get the optimum price for all your
energy purchasing. Services include:
• • Electricity procurement; fixed,
wholesale and flex
• • Gas procurement; fixed and flex
Client Data Centre Assessment –
DCA Certification Scheme
As Registered Users, if you own or operate
a private data centre or server room
your organisation can apply for the DCA
Certification Scheme at a subsidised rate.
The DCA Certification Scheme provides
your business with an affordable industry-
led audit which checks the facilities’
operational integrity, resilience/service
availability, maintenance procedures,
energy efficiency best practices and
access control security policies are all in
place and correctly maintained in line with
your business needs.
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