ShanghaiMay 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On May 14, 2026, at the “9th Internet of Everything • Smart Summit Forum & Brand 125th Anniversary Celebration” hosted by BSI, BSI officially awarded the Data Centre Mark of Trust (Facility) certificate to Safaricom Limuru Data Centre. This certification signifies that the comprehensive capabilities of Safaricom’s data center in key dimensions such as availability, security, energy efficiency, and sustainability have been fully validated by international authoritative standards. It also marks a pioneering step for Africa’s digital infrastructure industry in benchmarking international standards and building a digital trust system.
BSI & Safaricom Limuru Data Centre Data Centre Mark of Trust (Facility) Certificate Award Ceremony
BSI Data Centre Mark of Trust: Building a Quantifiable Trust Benchmark with International Standards
The BSI Data Centre Mark of Trust (DCMoT) is the world’s first integrated data center verification system officially launched by BSI in 2026. It adopts a modular architecture design, systematically examining key capabilities of data centers in design, construction, operation, and continuous improvement from three levels: system, governance, and operational practices, helping organizations progressively demonstrate their governance maturity and operational resilience.
This certification mark is based on international standards such as ISO/IEC 22237, conducting independent and transparent rigorous assessments of data center facilities from five core dimensions: availability and protection, business continuity, energy management, water management, and carbon management. The certification framework is built upon the ISO international standards system and global regulatory governance structures, providing the data center industry with an authoritative evaluation framework that carries a high level of trust and is clearly recognizable in the international market.
Certification Empowerment: Forging a Foundation of Trust and Growth Engine for Africa’s Digitalization Process
The certification of Safaricom Limuru Data Centre not only highly affirms its own infrastructure capabilities and governance levels but also provides a practical benchmark for Africa’s data center industry to align with international standards. Against the backdrop of the rapid development of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and critical digital services, data centers have evolved from mere IT infrastructure into core nodes supporting the digital economy and the resilience of critical infrastructure. This certification sends a positive signal to the market about the maturation of Safaricom Limuru Data Centre, helping to boost international customers’ and investors’ attention and confidence in the African data center market.
In the future, BSI will continue to leverage the modular verification framework of the Data Centre Mark of Trust, collaborating with global data center operators and industry chain partners to drive comprehensive improvements in data centers across key aspects such as security, resilience, and sustainability, laying a solid and trustworthy foundation for the long-term development of artificial intelligence and the digital economy.