Creating the Best Data Center Strategy

The volume of data generated today is growing at an astonishing rate, and demand for data center space has reached an all-time high, consistently outpacing supply in the top markets. Many organizations are struggling to develop effective data center strategies, frequently facing the familiar question: build or lease?

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Parallel Technologies recently completed a large job for a major medical device manufacturer in Tokyo, Japan. Parallel Technologies aided in the design and deployment of the network infrastructure used in their new colocation site. While working alongside the delivery group, they managed to meet expectations and timelines to deliver a complex project abroad. They  completed the job with enough time to do some exploring in Japan, and these are the pictures of their exciting voyage!

There are multiple reasons why companies decide to move from company-owned data centers to colocation data centers. Regardless of the reason, after deciding to "go colo," the question, "how do we relocate all of our equipment with minimal downtime for our business?" may come to mind. The answer can seem daunting because relocating IT equipment can be complex and overwhelming.

Successfully relocating equipment is not something that can be rushed into; it is a deliberate and methodical process where the "devil really is in the details." A lack of attention in one area can cause rippling effects across the project. If you're planning to move to a colocation data center, follow these five best practices to ensure a smooth transition.

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Parallel Technologies Expands Building Infrastructure Team 

"In today's intelligent buildings, it is essential for IT and facilities to work together to deliver superior results," explains  Norm Spear, director of Building Infrastructure Delivery at Parallel Technologies. "A key component to that is having a project manager that not only understands the needs of both sides but also knows where the integration needs to happen. At Parallel, Jeff's focus will be on project managing complex multi-discipline building infrastructure projects, including data center, DAS, security and building controls. His vast experience in building infrastructure technologies makes him an asset in all of our solutions."