Banco BHD reaches a new technological milestone by receiving the Gold Operational Sustainability certification for its main data center, an recognition that confirms its capacity to operate with long-term efficiency, resilience, and security. This is the third time the financial institution has obtained this international endorsement from the Uptime Institute, consolidating its leadership in technological infrastructure in the country.
Why is the Gold Operational Sustainability certification crucial?
The Gold Operational Sustainability certification represents the highest level of operational sustainability granted by the Uptime Institute, evaluating critical aspects such as operational management, maintenance, security, and continuous staff training. This recognition not only validates the strength of the infrastructure, but also guarantees the continuity of financial services under optimal conditions.
The maturity of the bank’s operational processes
Fidelio Arturo Despradel, executive president of Banco BHD, highlighted that the Gold Operational Sustainability certification reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to security and reliability in every management task. “In this context, the accreditation specially validates the maturity of the bank’s operational processes, given that management and the human factor are decisive,” Despradel emphasized.
Previous milestones and technological evolution
This is not the first time BHD has received an international endorsement. In 2023, the institution obtained the Tier III Design Documents certification, and in September 2025 it achieved the Tier III Facility (TCCF) certification, marking key steps in its digital transformation. The Gold Operational Sustainability certification closes this cycle of technological strengthening, demonstrating constant evolution.
Operational benefits and risk management
Among the benefits of the Gold Operational Sustainability certification are greater operational resilience, optimization of maintenance processes, and a superior capacity to sustain the future growth of the technological infrastructure. The evaluation model is based on three pillars: data center management, infrastructure characteristics, and site location.
The Uptime Institute certifies organizations that offer premium data center services with high standards of availability and security, aligned with best international practices. The Gold Operational Sustainability certification is not only an achievement, but a guarantee of quality for Banco BHD users. With this Gold Operational Sustainability certification, the institution reaffirms its commitment to innovation and stability in the Dominican financial sector.
