Kim Otte on Dec 31, 1969

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Join EEC at the Markley Group Data Center Networking Exchange

Posted by Kim Otte on Mar 16, 2011

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Tags: Data Center, data center design

Are You Managing the Energy & Airflow in Your Data Center

Posted by Kim Otte on Feb 2, 2011

We have all heard many statistics in recent years about how much money is being spent on powering data center servers and the infrastructure supporting them. Keeping up with demands from power and cooling technology and equipment is tough.  

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Tags: Data Center, data center design, data center energy management

Recorded version of Data Center Webinar now available

Posted by Kim Otte on Jan 3, 2011

The recorded version of our recent webinar:
"Proactively Managing Your Data Center Infrastructure"
is now available to view.

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Tags: Data Center, uninterruptible power supply, data center protection, preventive maintenance, hot aisle/cold aisle, thermal imaging

Would like to share an article I came across regarding IT Downtime

Posted by Kim Otte on Dec 13, 2010

IT System Downtime Costs $26.5 Billion A Year, Study Finds

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Tags: server downtime

Free Webinar - Proactively Managing Your Data Center Infrastructure

Posted by Kim Otte on Nov 23, 2010

Don't miss out on our upcoming Webinar - Proactively Managing Your Data Center Infrastructure: Power - Cooling - Maintenance

Date: December 8, 2010
Time: 2:00pm EST
Register at this link:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/446408402

When people talk about a power or cooling issue, it usually means a couple of things: Either you haven’t planned properly, or you have an imbalance of power and cooling.

No company wants to face the hassle and expense of replacing its data center—or even any of its components—until it absolutely has to. Yet many are lax when it comes to proactively managing the power and cooling infrastructure.

This webinar will give you some valuable information on the common power, cooling and maintenance problems found in data centers today and what to do to avoid them.

Don't miss out.
Register at this link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/446408402

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Tags: Data Center, data center energy management

How to maintain business continuity in your evolving data center

Posted by Kim Otte on Oct 1, 2010

Would like to share an article I came across on eWeek.com.

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Tags: Data Center

Maintaining & Extending the Life of your Data Center's UPS Batteries

Posted by Kim Otte on Aug 3, 2010

The battery is the most vulnerable part of any uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, it is ultimately at the heart of the UPS in terms of reliability. Understanding causes of UPS battery degradation, ways to prevent degradation and maintenance options are fundamental to ensure maximum system availability and are key to data center maintenance.

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Tags: Data Center Maintenance, Data Center

Important Upfront Facts to Know when Building a New Data Center

Posted by Kim Otte on Jun 2, 2010

Building a new data center or server room is a very complex project, whether you're building a small 1,000-square-foot server room or a 100,000-square-foot data center. Here are some important facts your IT department needs to think about prior to beginning:

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Tags: Data Center, data center design

Where can Data Center Thermal Imaging Help in Your Critical Facility?

Posted by Kim Otte on May 27, 2010

Data center thermal imaging or thermography is very important for different components in your data center. It is a must for all electrical and mechanical systems and should be part of the regular maintenance schedule.

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Tags: Data Center Maintenance, Data Center Thermal Imaging

More on Utility Sponsored Rebates for Data Center Energy Efficiency

Posted by Kim Otte on Mar 23, 2010

If you read my blog post from November about Utility Rebates for your Data Center, then you will want to check out this blog post from AJ Howard from Energy Market Innovations (EMI) titled "Utility Sponsored Incentives for Data Center Efficiency" http://wp.me/pJn6M-Y.

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Tags: Data Center Thermal Imaging, utility rebates