As one of Türkiye’s leading participation finance institutions, Kuveyt Türk has successfully completed the TS EN 50600-3 Operations Certification process, further advancing its compliance with international standards in data center operations. As a result, the bank has been awarded the TSE Data Center Operations Certificate for its in-house data centers. With this certification, Kuveyt Türk has strengthened its pioneering position in technology infrastructure and operational management by becoming the second bank overall and the first participation finance institution to receive this certification. The TS EN 50600-3 standard is among the most significant operational standards certifying that the day-to-day operation of data centers is managed professionally, securely, sustainably, and in compliance with European standards.
“A Strong Investment in Business Continuity and Risk Management”
Commenting on the achievement, İrfan Yılmaz, Executive Vice President responsible for the Banking Services Group at Kuveyt Türk, said: "A reliable technology infrastructure that operates without interruption is the foundation of a strong customer experience in digital banking. The TS EN 50600-3 Operations Certificate we have received for our data centers certifies not only the quality of our infrastructure but also that our day-to-day operational processes are managed securely, sustainably, and in line with European standards. This certification is highly significant as it demonstrates that our technology investments are built on a solid foundation focused on business continuity, risk management, and sustainability."
The certification demonstrates that not only the physical infrastructure but also operational process management, business continuity, uninterrupted service delivery, risk management, energy efficiency, lifecycle management, and change management processes within Kuveyt Türk’s data centers are managed in accordance with the highest standards.
Sustainable and Efficient Data Center Management
The TS EN 50600-3 standard assesses not only the current performance of data centers but also their long-term sustainability and efficiency in resource utilization. Within this framework, Kuveyt Türk’s data centers have been certified as meeting European standards in terms of energy efficiency, operational discipline, and process continuity. This certification further strengthens the reliability of the data infrastructure that Kuveyt Türk uses to support its digital banking, open banking, artificial intelligence, and other critical financial systems.