Day Three - General Sessions – March 29, 2012
Day Three Themes Include:
Data Center Management and Operational Strategies
8:30
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Coffee & Tea
Data Center Management and Operational Strategies
9:00
Internap Case Study: Building an Efficient Facility from the Ground Up
To achieve 'green' results that make a long-term impact, a data center needs to be viewed holistically - from its design, electrical and mechanical systems and the materials used to the selection, utilization and maintenance of equipment.
Mike Higgins, SVP of Data Center Services for Internap, will provide an in-depth view into the design and construction of Internap’s Green Globes and LEED certified Silicon Valley data center, as well as its new Dallas (Plano) facility, which was recently Green Globes certified. He will walk attendees through the process of making the facility as energy efficient as possible, and will discuss topics ranging from site selection, development and design, and ongoing maintenance.
Built with scalability in mind, Internap’s advanced data center facilities offer a superior modular design allowing for enhanced flexibility and increased reliability. State-of-the-art technology provides for high density power and high efficiency cooling options, while advanced security and protection features ensure that customer data is 100 percent secure.
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9:45
10 for 7 Sponsorship Showcase
From the moment an organization makes the decision to green
their data center or migrate to the cloud they are faced with a
dizzying array of available pathways to follow, options they may
consider and products from which they might choose. The 10
for 7 showcase puts the decision in your hands by allowing each
of our sponsors to present their products and services to our
entire audience base for strictly seven minutes. No hard pitch
or awkward excuses. Just seven minutes of sales so you have
the best opportunity available to learn and connect with your
vendor of choice. The 7-minute presentations can be viewed as
commercials for our audience are distributed throughout the
two main conference days
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10:00
Win-Win: Data Center Reliability + Efficiency
YOUR CHALLENGE: The incredible responsibility of maintaining a 99 percent or better data center reliability rating. Down time is not an option—it puts revenue on the line. Yet, you’re being pressured to adopt energy efficiency. How can the two co-exist?
In this session you will learn how data center reliability and energy efficiency can be a winning combination. Benefit from an encompassing best practice approach for data center management. Learn about practical and proven energy efficiency strategies for procurement, power management, consolidation, power, and cooling
Hear case studies about data centers that implemented energy efficiency strategies with zero impact on business operations. Find out how to successfully field internal pressures from your Chief Financial Officer and how to navigate external pressures from vendors and co-location providers.
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Geoff Overland
Business Development Manager - IT and Data Centers
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation
10:45
Refreshment Break and Exhibitor Meet and Greet
11:00
Data Center Optimization: Maximizing Utilization with DCIM
When looking at efficiency from both a green house gas emission standpoint and an overhead standpoint the key driver to the discussion is often energy use, cooling and PUE. But many data center managers have realized that the discussion should move toward the importance of maximizing infrastructure utilization through innovative management tools and techniques. This session will dive into optimizing network utilization and how this can in turn drive down both power consumption and operational expenditures.
The keys to maximizing utility computing
The efficiency impact of optimized utilization
DCIM Tools and Techniques
Measuring your utilization and cost savings impact
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Bruce Cardos
Director, Project Management Office
Consonus Technologies
11:45
Health Care Service Corporation Dallas Data Center Case Study
This case study presentation will dive into the efficiency initiatives implemented at HCSC’s new facility in the Ft. Worth area. The presentation will look at the cutting edge green-water system as well as efficiency innovations in power and cooling design. Following the presentation please join us for a guided tour of the nearby HCSC facility.
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Gael Syoen
Sr. Director, Corporate Engineering / Data Center Ops
Health Care Service Corporation
1:00pm
Join us for a tour! Health Care Service Corporation Data Center Tour
Join us for a tour of the Health Care Service Corporation Facility in Ft. Worth Texas. After the conclusion of the conference we will be providing transportation for all those interested in taking a walking tour of the facility, and learning more about the green initiatives implemented by the largest customer-owned health insurer in the US. The tour is optional but all are welcome to join.
More on HCSC:
HCSC is the the fourth largest healthcare provider in the US. HCSC operates under the Blue Cross Blue Shield name in Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma and New Mexico. HCSC operates Data Center facilities in Waukegan Illinois, established in 1996 and one in Ft. Worth Texas, established in 2010.
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