We can not use T_ _ R word anymore........

As you should read TIA walked away to use the word TxxR ; the usage of the word could be a trade mark?  

Well if TIA a standardization body recognized by ANSI and backed then by ISO has been defeated all of us could be a target -legally speaking- in any country if we use the four letter  word -pls keep clear your mind  is not F_ _ K-  but it could be interpret alike.

Ok,  now we have to look into a new conceptualization, so let propose this idea.

The classification is used to have or get a recognition on what features your facility OPEration / CONstruction or /and DESign can be awarded for. Correct? This must have the formula to:

1.  comply a minimum requirements that a owner would want to achieve in its investment , 
2.  be use as a marketing advantage by the owner
3.  comply sustainability / energy efficiency and reduce TCO and be a Social Responsible organization.
4. be recognize by industry / and market as an innovator status

and so on

This is trying to do via data centres standards like

• EN                                    Europe
• TIA  ,  BICSI                   USA
• ISO/IEC JTC1 / SC39     World organization
• NMX                                México   
• Data Center Council         Japan
• Public ICT strategy       Australia    (now iin public comment)
  
  And best practices documents like TGG, EU CoC  among others

Maybe UTI has gave to all of  us a GREAT opportunity to align the concept -classification- no matter the own differences that those documents (standards, good practices) can have each one -because country, interest, idiosyncrasy-  and use one word. Which could be?

• Level
• Type
• Class

any other?  open to discuss

Then all of us will be:

• going to the same direction
• using  a word that classify better our facilities
• and of course  safe enough -no lawyers- not using anymore the four letter word that now is forbidden in this OUR industry / market

Or what do you think?

roberto sanchez, RCDD
México