About us

AFCOM is a leading international data centre association with a membership base of more than 4,000 data centre professionals from over 50 countries, and including many of the Fortune 500 Companies.

AFCOM is dedicated to providing education and resources for data centre professionals. Our Mission is to build an innovative and comprehensive portfolio of resources that enable data centre users to get the most from their investment in AFCOM membership. From Educational conferences and an extensive local Chapter program to in-depth publications and research tools, AFCOM provides the means to empower its members.

The data centre environment is constantly changing, making it difficult to stay abreast of the latest information and technology. AFCOM offers the tools and knowledge needed to successfully manage today’s data centre.

Although data centres are alike in many ways, data centre managers face unique challenges depending on the industry they represent, the size of the data centre, what projects they are planning for, and where they stand with these projects. AFCOM provides real value to its members by offering individualised assistance to help meet their personal needs.

Some frequently used
services include:-

Publications
AFCOM produces an award-winning magazine with original content from a management perspective. Members also receive a monthly online newsletter with articles, tips and information about how to run a data centre.

Conferences
Data Centre World is held twice a year and provides educational information and networking opportunities for more than 1500 attendees.

Local Chapter Program
Chapters provide face-to-face contact with your peers from organisations and industries working in the data centre management field. AFCOM’s Local Chapter program hosts more than 25 Chapters worldwide.

Hot Line Centre
This exclusive membership service provides research and assistance for members’ most pressing technical questions.

On-Line Resource Centre
The Resource Centre provides a continuous supply of the latest information from the data centre community through an online collection of white papers and articles.