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2013 May-June

MC's May-June cover story focuses on challenges faced by the mission critical team in charge of bringing Time Warner Cable’s new Manhattan-based Tier 4 data center online in the face of increased demand and expensive real estate.

Manhattan Mission Critical

Increased demand leads to a Tier 4 data center

June 5, 2013

By Anastasia Wright

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In the summer of 2011, Time Warner Cable’s mission critical team was presented with a unique problem: How do you build nearly 15,000 sq ft of data center space in one of the most expensive and densely populated neighborhoods in the United States?

Tight Spaces, Tight Schedules

Design, project management, and logistics skills tested, seven stories high, in downtown Chicago

June 5, 2013

By John Kilinskis

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Data centers around the world need reliable standby power, and increasingly, they are seeking solutions that not only meet their power requirements but also satisfy their need for accelerated schedules.

Paralleled System Backs Up University of Utah Data Center

Smaller generators with integrated paralleling enable modular growth.

June 5, 2013

By Art Aiello

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The number of mission critical and data center installations is rapidly increasing and these facilities are adopting technology that provides more re-dundancy and scalability than ever before.

Data Center Endpoint Security: A Call To Action

A refresher on IT security strategies.

June 5, 2013

By Lawrence Garvin

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In a world of constant IT security combat between hackers and security practitioners, advancement in newer hacking and intrusion methods puts pressure on corporate IT teams to strengthen IT security.

Expert Roundtable – Integrated Management Systems: The Next Big Thing?

The future keeps evolving

June 5, 2013

By Tracy Brown

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Check out a roundtable discussion on the technical details of integrated management systems with Envirotrol’s CEO Jeff Farlow (JF), Dennis Cronin (DC), COO at Steel Orca and Mission Critical columnist; and John Diamond (JD), co-founder of DAS Associates.

The Old Bait and Switch

In the data center world, like elsewhere, make sure you get what you pay for.

June 5, 2013

By Chris Crosby

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In case you hadn’t noticed, data centers aren’t cheap. Not only that, but they also support applications that are extremely important to your company or your customers.

Data Centers and Trends

What constitutes a trend?

June 5, 2013

By Caroline Fritz

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This month we are running three different application stories. We usually like to include a mix of application and technical articles, but these three stories were compelling and not only presented different challenges

Heard on the Internet: May-June 2013

June 5, 2013

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The latest online updates about the mission critical industry

Walking Down The Aisle: IT And Data Centers

A marriage of inconvenience?

June 5, 2013

By Julius Neudorfer

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As I write this column it is only a few days before my daughter’s wedding.

Commissioning Existing Buildings (EBCx)

New guidelines are on the way.

June 5, 2013

By Terry Rodgers

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Formal commissioning is now an accepted practice and included in almost all new data center construction projects

Nice Guys Finish Best

Patrick Lynch connects the dots at CBRE.

June 5, 2013

By Andrew Lane

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Interviewing nice guys is hard work. They tend to be smart, ambitious, organized, and calculated, therefore they tend to be too prepared and too careful with disclosure, maintaining that shiny veneer.

Year-Long Road Trip Part III: Data Center Planning

June 5, 2013

By Paul E. Schlattman

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In Part One, we discussed developing the program, and in Part Two we discussed site selection. This column addresses data center planning and the impact it has on total cost of ownership (TCO).

‘Best Practices’ In Data Center Energy Management

The key is the automated continuous adaptation and commissioning of equipment.

June 5, 2013

By Bruce Myatt

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Over the last several years, data center owners across the globe have demonstrated very responsible community awareness by implementing effective energy efficient “designs” in their critical facilities, often compromising capital and schedule objectives and assuming added risk to do so.

Report: Cloud Computing Grows Up: Benefits Exceed Expectations

IT pros now focused on cloud management and security, not the hype.

May 23, 2013

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Cloud computing is exceeding expectations.

CoreSite's Colorado Metro Connect Rebranded As JSA's Telecom Exchange West

The annual event will be held March 6, 2014 in Denver.

May 23, 2013

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Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA) and CoreSite have announced that CoreSite’s annual Colorado Metro Connect has been rebranded as Telecom Exchange West (TEX West).

Security Software from Boon Edman, Inc.

June 5, 2013

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Boon Edam, Inc. has introduced two fully integrated software and security enhancements for the Tourlock 180+90 security revolving door, BoonConnect™ and BoonSentry™.

Digital Realty Contracts With Uptime Institute For Multiple Tier III Certifications

Company has completed Tier III certifications for five of 20 new data center projects

May 23, 2013

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Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has announced that it has contracted with Uptime Institute to achieve Tier III certification for 20 of its new data center projects worldwide.

UPS from Active Power

June 5, 2013

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Active Power has introduced its CleanSource® High Density (CSHD) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for large data center applications.

Tank Cleaning from AXI International

June 5, 2013

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AXI International has released the MTC-HC150 High Capacity Mobile Tank Cleaning and Fuel Optimization System.

Switchgear from Eaton

June 5, 2013

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Eaton has introduced an arc-resistant, metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear design, providing centralized control and protection for medium-voltage power distribution equipment.

Precision Environmental Control from STULZ

June 5, 2013

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STULZ Air Technology Systems, Inc. has introduced the STULZ CyberHandler packaged outdoor air handling system, a highly energy-efficient centralized cooling solution for data centers that frees up valuable indoor white space.

Power Supplies from B&K Precision

June 5, 2013

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B&K Precision has released its 9170/9180 Series of programmable dual range power supplies.

Breakout Cables from AFL

June 5, 2013

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Suitable for rugged applications and installations requiring high performance, AFL’s Indoor/Outdoor Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) breakout cables feature a durable IEC and UL Standards compliant zero halogen

Flexible Gap Seals from Simplex

June 5, 2013

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AirBlock Flexible Gap Seals (FGS) from Simplex are designed to increase cooling efficiency in your data center by closing off those hard-to-seal gaps of a 1/2 in. to 6 in. between server racks.

Enclosures from Snake Tray

June 5, 2013

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Snake Tray® has released the Snake Box, an ultra thin enclosure for super low profile access floors that delivers power and data directly to the workstation.

Circuit Breakers from Schneider Electric

June 5, 2013

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Schneider Electric has released updates to three products in the PowerPact™ line of circuit breakers, including the PowerPact with Micrologic™ , PowerPact Mission Critical in two new sizes

Cameras from HANA Engineering

June 5, 2013

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HANA Engineering’s TC4 TempCam is a compact, combined infrared/CCTV camera designed for stationary temperature monitoring inside sealed,

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