From application to certificate
The IT-Label is determined through an independent audit in which both the physical infrastructure and the actual performance are assessed.
The process
Four steps to an IT-Label
Apply
You register your building with a certified partner. The partner agrees the scope: which building, which spaces, which delivery level is assessed.
Audit
The partner assesses the infrastructure on site and measures the actual performance under real-world conditions.
Classification
The outcome is translated into an IT-Label ranging from IT1+ to IT5, with a justification for each component.
What happens during the audit
The audit looks at the complete digital foundation of a building. Not just whether provisions are present, but whether they actually function, are reliable, are scalable and meet the needs of modern users.
That distinction matters. A building may have fibre optic on paper while throughput disappoints in practice, or WiFi that lacks capacity on a busy Tuesday afternoon. The IT-Label measures what actually happens.
What is assessed?
Connectivity
Type of connection, capacity, redundancy, speed, latency and stability.
More information →Infrastructure
Cabling, WiFi, patch and server rooms, network management and backup connections.
More information →Performance
The measured performance under actual load, not the specification on paper.
More information →Scalability
Whether the infrastructure scales with increasing load and new applications.
More information →Integration
Whether building systems work together or stand apart.
More information →Smart Building
Climate control, access control, camera security, visitor registration and reservation systems.
More information →
Certification Standard
The outcome
The assessment is translated into an IT-Label ranging from IT1+ to IT5. Each level describes a digital delivery level: view all classifications. Who does what is recorded in the IT Demarcation List.
The certificate is valid for two years. After changes or upgrades, recertification may take place. That is deliberate: digital infrastructure ages faster than a building, and a label that lasted ten years would say nothing.
Frequently asked questions about the process
Ready to have your building certified?
Get in touch, or see which partners carry out audits.
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Certified partners
The IT-Label is determined by independent partners who work to one methodology, so the outcome is comparable between buildings.
What is the IT-Label?
The IT-Label is the independent standard that provides insight into the digital quality, performance and IT delivery level of commercial real estate.
Your certificate and materials
After certification you receive the official IT-Label certificate, a customer portal with marketing materials, a public verification page and a website widget.
The IT-Label classifications
The IT-Label has six classifications. Each level describes a different digital delivery level and what that means for the user.