The aim of the Datacenter Star Audit is to assess the performance of data centre infrastructure using an objective catalogue of criteria. The first ideas for this were developed back in 2005. eco launched it a year later and has since evaluated and certified numerous data centres using this independent instrument. 

In addition to the overall redundancy assessment of the data centre, security aspects from the areas of Organisational Security, Structural Building Security, Supply Security and Technical Security are also included in the assessment. The data centre is assessed by at least two independent auditors according to predefined criteria and assessment matrices. The audit is valid for two years. At the end of this period of validity, the certified company must undergo a new audit.

Customers of data centre operators benefit from increased market transparency. The audit itself can be used as a basis for assessments by auditors, banks and insurance companies.

In 2025, various preparatory workshops were held for re-certifications due in 2026.

Further information is available at www.dcaudit.de