QuEST Forum Working Groups
QuEST Forum Working Groups bring together industry experts, technology leaders, certification bodies, and practitioners to develop, maintain, and advance the standards and best practices that strengthen trusted digital infrastructure.
Each working group provides a collaborative forum where members share expertise, address emerging industry challenges, and help shape the future of quality, security, and operational excellence across the ICT and data center ecosystem.
Whether your organization is implementing a standard, contributing technical expertise, or helping define future requirements, QuEST Forum Working Groups provide a direct opportunity to influence the direction of the industry.
Data Center Excellence (DCE 9000) Working Group
The Data Center Excellence (DCE) Working Group, launched in January 2026, is leading the development of DCE 9000—the industry’s first quality management system (QMS) standard purpose-built for mechanical and electrical data center infrastructure. Members collaborate to define quality requirements, implementation guidance, certification frameworks, and best practices that improve the reliability, resilience, and operational performance of modern data centers supporting AI, cloud, colocation, and enterprise workloads.
Focus Areas
- DCE 9000 Quality Management Standard
- Implementation guidance and best practices
- Certification program development
- Industry adoption and continuous improvement
Who Should Participate
Data center owners and operators, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, contractors, consultants, certification bodies, and quality professionals.
Quality Management (TL 9000) Working Group
The TL Working Group oversees the continued evolution of the TL 9000 Quality Management System, helping communications technology organizations improve product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
Working group members maintain the standard, review quality measurement requirements, and identify opportunities to address changing technologies and industry expectations.
Focus Areas
- Evolution of the TL 9000 Requirements to address emerging industry needs
- Alignment with ISO 9001 revisions and updates
- Quality measurements and performance metrics
- Training materials and implementation resources
Who Should Participate
ICT manufacturers of hardware, software developers, network operators, public service providers, installation providers, professional services, accreditation and certification bodies, auditors, and consultants.
Supply Chain Security (SCS 9001) Working Group
The Supply Chain Security Working Group develops and maintains the SCS 9001 standard, providing organizations with a comprehensive framework for managing cybersecurity and supply chain risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Members collaborate to strengthen secure development practices, address emerging threats, and improve trust across global technology supply chains.
Focus Areas
- Evolution of the SCS 9001 Standard to address emerging cybersecurity threats, supply chain risks, and global regulatory requirements
- Implementation guidance and best practices to support effective adoption and continuous improvement
- Certification program enhancements to strengthen consistency, credibility, and global recognition
- Training materials and supporting resources for organizations, auditors, and certification bodies
Who Should Participate
Technology manufacturers, suppliers, cybersecurity professionals, quality leaders, certification bodies, and supply chain experts.
Why Participate?
By participating in a QuEST Forum Working Group, organizations can:
- Influence the future of industry standards and certification programs.
- Collaborate with peers and recognized subject matter experts.
- Share best practices and address emerging industry challenges.
- Gain early insight into evolving requirements and technologies.
- Help strengthen trusted, resilient digital infrastructure worldwide.
Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in improving data center quality, advancing supply chain security, or helping shape the future of ICT quality management, QuEST Forum Working Groups provide a collaborative environment where your expertise can make an impact.
Become a QuEST Forum participant and help shape the next generation of trusted digital infrastructure.