Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 hour
The data center industry is struggling to keep up with the unprecedented expansion fueled by the global surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. Currently, the industry lacks a unified quality framework, relying on generic ISO 9001 standards that do not address the technical complexities of data center infrastructure. To address these challenges, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Google have launched the Data Center Quality Initiative, an industry-led effort designed to transition the sector from a fragmented, proprietary requirement model to a standardized, high-maturity ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
- Explore why Hyperscale speed and AI complexity are turning minor quality gaps into major availability risks.
- Understand where generic quality standards fall short; they aren’t built for today’s densified, multi‑tier data center ecosystems.
- Learn how Industry‑specific, certifiable quality frameworks can strengthen supply chains and deliver resilience at scale.
Govind Ramu
Sr. Technical Program Manager for AI Infrastructure Quality
Google
Chris Murphy
Data Center World Content Director
Informa