Caribbean Datacenter Association and EPI Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Data Center Skills Across the Caribbean
Singapore, 9 December 2025 - The Caribbean Datacenter Association (CDA) and EPI, the world’s leading data center training and certification body, have formed a strategic partnership to make EPI’s globally accredited training and certification programs available to CDA members through EPI Academy, its’s Training On Demand (TOD) platform.
EPI’s training and certification are built on the Data Center Competence Framework® (DCCF®) and aligned with major international standards, including ANSI/TIA-942, ISO/IEC 22237, EN 50600, and DCOS. Through EPI Academy, professionals can study anytime, anywhere, in multiple languages, ensuring high-quality learning for data center teams across the Caribbean.
This partnership advances CDA’s mission to strengthen the region’s digital backbone by fostering skilled professionals, standardized practices, and seamless connectivity across the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
“The collaboration with EPI marks a major milestone for the Caribbean digital economy,” said Giovanni King, Chairman, CDA. “By equipping our members with globally benchmarked skills and certifications, we’re accelerating the region’s journey toward a unified and sustainable digital future.”
“At EPI, our mission is to empower professionals to design, operate, and manage data centers to the highest global standards,” said Edward van Leent, Chairman & CEO, EPI Group of Companies. “We’re proud to support CDA’s vision of a connected, resilient, and future-ready Caribbean.”
Joseba Calvo, SVP EPI Americas BU, added, “The Caribbean is at a pivotal stage in its digital growth. By enabling access to world-class training and certifications, we’re helping to develop talent essential for regional resilience, growth, and innovation.”
About the Caribbean Datacenter Association (CDA)
The Caribbean Datacenter Association (CDA) is a regional body dedicated to accelerating digital transformation across the Caribbean. By uniting data center operators, the CDA fosters collaboration, resource sharing, and access to technology, ensuring the region is equipped for a digital future. The CDA actively supports the CARICOM Single Market and Economy and contributes to the CARICOM Single ICT Space by advocating standardized practices, interoperability, and shared infrastructure.
About EPI
EPI is the leading certification body for data center facilities, operations, and professionals. With a presence in over 60 countries and 130 cities, EPI provides internationally recognized training, audit, and certification services aligned to standards such as ANSI/TIA-942, ISO/IEC 22237, EN 50600, and DCOS. Guided by the principle of “Protecting Your Interests,” EPI empowers organizations and professionals worldwide to design, build, operate, and manage data centers with confidence.
