Singapore, January 28, 2026 – Racks Central today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), formalizing a collaboration focused on advancing data center standards, operational excellence, and digital infrastructure workforce development.
Through this alliance, Racks Central will collaborate closely with IDCA to align its data center infrastructure and operations with IDCA’s globally recognized standards and methodologies. The framework for cooperation includes data center certification, benchmarking, training, and advisory services, supporting consistent, high-performance, and resilient data center environments. The collaboration also includes strategic advisory on international market expansion and technology advancement.
As part of the collaboration, Racks Central and IDCA will also explore the establishment of IDCA Academy and education programs in Singapore, as well as at Racks Central’s newly built campuses in Johor, Malaysia, to support workforce development and skills advancement within the digital infrastructure industry.
Mehdi Paryavi, IDCA Chairman & CEO, stated,
“We are always welcoming towards supporting key industry players. This reflects IDCA’s continued focus on translating standards into real-world execution. By working closely with Racks Central, we are strengthening the delivery of measurable outcomes across data center design, operations, and long-term resilience, while supporting the growth of sustainable digital infrastructure.”
Bobby Wee, Founder & CEO of Racks Central, said,
“Partnering with IDCA provides a strong foundation for aligning our infrastructure and operational practices with globally recognized frameworks. This collaboration enables us to enhance consistency, performance, and transparency across data center environments in supporting our clients. We are further excited about the opportunity to be able to explore establishing IDCA’s proven education and skill development programs to support fulfilling the human capital needs and addressing the workforce gap that we and our colleagues across the industry are facing.”
Shah Sidek, IDCA Head of ASEAN, commented,
“This alliance sparks a new era in the digital infrastructure success of the ASEAN region by elevating standards of data center infrastructure and skill development for the finest of data center success factors: human capital.”
Under the alliance, Racks Central and IDCA will pursue joint initiatives including structured assessments, certification pathways, and advisory engagements aimed at improving reliability, efficiency, and compliance across data center assets. The collaboration also supports broader digital economy objectives by promoting resilient, secure, and future-ready infrastructure across the region.
This strategic alliance reflects a shared commitment to execution-driven collaboration, bridging global standards with on-the-ground implementation to support organizations navigating the increasing scale and complexity of today’s digital infrastructure landscape.
About Racks Central
Racks Central is a data center-focused organization delivering infrastructure solutions designed to support scalable, reliable, and high-performance digital environments. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and future-ready infrastructure, Racks Central supports organizations across critical data center design, deployment, and operations. Through strategic partnerships and alignment with globally recognized standards, Racks Central enables clients to enhance performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability across their digital infrastructure investments.
About IDCA
The International Data Center Authority (IDCA) is a global bipartisan digital economy think tank that works with nations to create AI policies, Digital Hubs, and Digital Economies through the standardization of digital infrastructure design, feasibility, operation, and related processes and methodologies. IDCA operates in more than 40 countries worldwide, with active engagement across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
