PARALLEL TECHNOLOGIES ACQUIRES BUILDING SYSTEM SOLUTIONS  

MINNEAPOLIS - June 19, 2017 - Parallel Technologies , an industry-leading reliable data center and intelligent building solutions company, today announced the acquisition of Omaha, Nebraska-based Building System Solutions (BSS). The privately-held company specializing in Building Automation Controls & Energy Management solutions was purchased for an undisclosed amount. The company's 11 employees will continue to work out of an office in Omaha. "Building automation is critical component of our Intelligent Building practice and a great complement to our business" said Parallel Technologies CEO and President, Dale Klein. "The key to designing a truly intelligent building solution requires a thorough understanding of a myriad of components that constitute building infrastructure such as HVAC, network, security, controls and automation, communications and much more.  Through the acquisition, Parallel is better positioned to lead in comprehensive solutions for smart buildings." 

COMPANY KICKBALL GAME
RED VS BLUE
Parallel Technologies wanted to KICK this summer off with some fun, at the annual company kickball game! Employees from every department (including field technicians) gathered at Willow Park, Eden Prairie to enjoy the beautiful weather, some healthy competition, and an array of delicious treats. The culture committee wanted to add a special surprise to this year's event by ordering matching uniforms for everyone who attended, which included PTI branded hats and vintage (color coordinated) tube socks. Team red took first place, but everyone enjoyed a great night with their peers - which is a win in my book.

STARTRIBUNE 150 TOP WORKPLACES 
PARALLEL PLACED 15TH IN THE SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY
Parallel Technologies is proud to announce that we've been named a 2017 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace. We're thrilled to have been included on the list, and are very thankful to our employees who helped to make this happen. 


DEANNA PRICE 
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
Name: Deanna Price 
Department: Building Infrastructure
Job Title: Project Coordinator
 
Name: Deanna Price
Department: BI
Job Title: National Project Coordinator
Interesting Facts about yourself: " I have been a vegetarian since 2005. Not a vegan though... cheese is amazing!"


YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS PRESENTATION
MARK BONDE ON DATA CENTER PHYSICAL SECURITY
With data center security there are many variables to consider and address. In Marks session 'Do More with your Data Center Security', he explores the key security functions to address within the data center. He also addresses which technologies are important to overall security, how to evaluate risk levels, auditing data center activity to manage access control and managing alerts, among others. This April, Mark Bonde gave this presentation at AFCOM Data Center World (Los Angeles) and was not only ranked the most attended, but was also the highest ranked presentation in the category of Security, Data Sovereignty, and Risk Management. 
FLASHBACK FRIDAY 
DO YOU KNOW THE LYRICS?
In honor of the fourth of July being just around the corner, enjoy this FBF of Parallel employees trying to remember the lyrics to the national anthem.

WHAT YOU MISSED LAST MONTH
FEBRUARY 2017
 
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