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<\/a><\/a>\nUnder the agreement, T964 has been appointed as Uptime Institute\u2019s business partner in Iraq, working jointly to advance data centre standards, professional capacity building, and resilient digital infrastructure across the nation.<\/p>
\nAs Iraq\u2019s leading digital infrastructure company, T964 is the principal private-sector enabler of nationwide digital transformation initiatives, operating at the core of the country\u2019s digital infrastructure ecosystem. Through its investments in carrier-neutral data centres, telecommunications infrastructure, cloud enablement, cybersecurity, fintech infrastructure, and AI-ready digital platforms, T964 is building the critical infrastructure that powers Iraq\u2019s government, enterprises, financial sector, and digital economy.<\/p>
\nThe partnership combines Uptime Institute\u2019s globally recognised authority in digital infrastructure standards with T964\u2019s national leadership, bringing world-class certification, operational excellence, and international best practices to Iraq.<\/p>
\n\u201cThis partnership represents a defining milestone in T964\u2019s mission to build Iraq\u2019s digital future,\u201d said Ali El Akabi, Chief Executive Officer of T964. \u201cAs the company leading the development of Iraq\u2019s digital infrastructure ecosystem, our responsibility extends beyond building data centres\u2014it is about creating the trusted digital foundation upon which governments, enterprises, financial institutions, cloud providers, and future AI infrastructure will operate. By combining Uptime Institute\u2019s globally recognised standards with T964\u2019s national platform, we are creating infrastructure that meets the highest international benchmarks while positioning Iraq as a credible digital hub connecting the Middle East with global technology markets.\u201d<\/p>
\n\u201cIn T964, we have found a partner whose ambition and execution match the scale of Iraq\u2019s opportunity,\u201d said Mustapha Louni, Chief Business Officer, Uptime Institute. \u201cAs the company leading Iraq\u2019s digital infrastructure transformation, T964 is uniquely positioned to bring global standards to a market entering a defining phase of digital growth. Together, we are building the trusted infrastructure that will support Iraq\u2019s digital economy for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>
\nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce served as the premier venue for the signing, underscoring its vital role in fostering international economic collaboration and connecting global technology leaders with emerging markets. Driven by the strategic alignment between the U.S. and Iraqi governments, the partnership aims to deploy resilient, sustainable, and globally recognized digital infrastructure. Through targeted knowledge transfer and local talent development, Uptime Institute and T964 are establishing the foundational pillars necessary to attract international investment and secure Iraq\u2019s digital future.<\/p>
\nAbout Uptime Institute<\/b><\/p>
\nUptime Institute is the Global Digital Infrastructure Authority. For over 30 years, the company has established industry-leading benchmarks for data center performance, resilience, sustainability, and efficiency. These benchmarks assure customers that their digital infrastructure will perform consistently with their business needs under any operating conditions. With more than 4,300 awards issued globally and over 1,100 active projects in 120+ countries, Uptime has helped tens of thousands of companies optimize critical IT assets while managing costs, resources, and efficiency. The organization\u2019s Tier Standard is the IT industry\u2019s most trusted and adopted global standard for data center design, construction, and operations. Core offerings include Tier Certifications, Management & Operations reviews, AI Infrastructure Advisory, Data Center Risk Assessments, Energy & Sustainability Assessments, Cybersecurity Assessments & Ratings, and IT Advisory Services. Uptime Education programs have been completed by more than 100,000 data center professionals, establishing Uptime as the Learning & Development partner of choice worldwide. Uptime Institute is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in London, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and Madrid, and full-time Uptime professionals based in over thirty-four countries around the world.<\/p>
\nAbout T964<\/b><\/p>
\nT964 is a leading technology, connectivity, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure investment group headquartered in the Middle East, investing in and developing the critical platforms that power modern economies: telecommunications networks, data centers, cloud ecosystems, AI platforms and solutions, cybersecurity services, fintech infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives.<\/p>
\nBuilt on a strong operational foundation in Iraq, T964 bridges global technology leaders and high-growth regional markets through disciplined governance, long-term investment, and strategic partnerships, with a mission to unlock economic opportunity, accelerate AI-driven solutions, and build trusted infrastructure for governments, enterprises, and communities across the region. www.tech964.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>