Portland, OR – November 13, 2025 – iMasons has signed a strategic alliance with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) as the trusted resource for certification and education to emerging talent, industry professionals and veterans looking to enter the data center and digital infrastructure community.
“IDCA brings strong expertise in data center training and certification, while iMasons unites a global community focused on advancing digital infrastructure,” said iMasons Chairman and Founder Dean Nelson. “Through this collaboration, we’re expanding access to valuable educational resources and programs that support our mission to empower people, drive innovation, and enhance efficiency across the industry.”IDCA’s renewed alignment with iMasons “The workforce shortage in our industry is a serious matter. IDCA has pioneered professional data center education for the longest time and we believe that now with this partnership we can broaden the horizons for candidates that wish to enter this lucrative and growing industry,” according to IDCA Chairman and CEO, Mehdi Paryavi. “Our renewed agreement with iMasons offers great value for participating individuals and organizations in all regions of the world.” IDCA is the independent think tank focused on the Digital Economy, with activities in all regions of the world.
“This partnership with IDCA takes direct action on one of our industry’s biggest challenges—developing skilled talent,” said iMasons CEO Santiago Suinaga. “By combining our communities and resources, we’re empowering professionals to advance their careers and helping organizations drive innovation and efficiency at scale.”
Mark Gusakov, IDCA CCO stated, “We are privileged to be delivering robust and effective education programs to the world of data centers.. Partnering with iMasons represents a significant advancement for our industry. Through this collaboration, our shared members will gain substantial benefits, and the industry at large will experience expanded access to IDCA education.”
Through this partnership, iMasons members will have access to IDCA training and certification programs world-wide. The aim of this collaboration is to improve access to individuals that wish to enter the data center industry in an effort to address the workforce shortages in the data center industry.
About iMasons
Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all by uniting people that innovate to drive efficiency. Since its launch in 2016, the organization has brought together 6,000 individuals representing US $1.5T+ in infrastructure projects across 130 countries. iMasons provides an agnostic platform for members to connect, grow, and give back.
To date, iMasons has contributed USD 1+ million in scholarships, launched Member Focus Groups and opened regional and local Chapters across four continents. In 2022, iMasons spearheaded the Climate Accord, uniting leaders on carbon reduction in digital infrastructure.
To learn more, visit iMasons.org.
About IDCA
International Data Center Authority (IDCA) is the global independent Digital Economy think tank that works with nations to create AI policies, Digital Hubs, and Digital Economies through the standardization of the approach, selection, design, feasibility, operation, and various processes and methodologies of digital infrastructure and related processes and systems. IDCA is represented in more than 40 countries and is active globally in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.