DATA CENTER SHARPENING VISION
JUSTIN WOODRUFF PROMOTED TO PROJECT MANAGER

Earlier this year Justin Woodruff was officially promoted to Project Manager within the Data Center Business. His role was one of several within the department that were expanded to support new initiatives. 
We sat down with Justin to hear his thoughts on the transition and to provide you with insight into who this new Project Manager is - like the time, believe it or not - he puked on a shark!

TIM KITTLA & CHRIS PINC
PRESENTING AT NATIONAL AFCOM CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
BEGINS MARCH  19-22
PHOENIX, AZ
SEVEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR BUILDING
MOST COMMON SECURITY VULNERABILITIES

Recently, Parallel's physical security expert Mark Bonde was interviewed on where security is typically lacking in commercial buildings and what facilities managers can do to fix the issues.
According to Bonde, in addition to access control, "Video surveillance c ameras are a key component of the security program for many buildings, but it's easy to overlook holes in your camera coverage and storage. Buying a camera won't solve your problems by itself. There needs to be clear, usable video covering your entrances and exits.

Read what Bonde and other experts shared in this article in Buildings magazine >>
EDGE ROOMS AND DATA CENTER CLOSETS
WHAT FACILITIES MANAGERS NEED TO KNOW

Thanks to technology advances and cost reduction, the once cost-prohibitive edge computing technology is driving change across many IT environments. Whether called "edge rooms" or "data center closets" technology is creating outcroppings of data processing and storage throughout the enterprise. While the location might be smaller or more remote than a traditional data center room, the functionality is just as critical. Don't let the monikers "room" or "closet" mislead you. What happens inside these mini data centers is vital to your organization; a failure can have a profound impact.
So, what do facilities managers need to know before they turn a storage closet into something more?

VALENTINE'S DAY GUESSING JAR WINNER! 
JESSICA STONEBURG

In February, Parallel employees had a chance to guess how many pieces of candy were in the annual Valentine's Day Candy Jar. Some of the guesses came close, but Jessica submitted a guess of 285, and the actual amount was 277. Jessica won the candy as well as a $25 gift card! Thankfully she has been generous enough to keep the jar on her desk for others to enjoy!

WE ARE CELEBRATING SOME MAJOR MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES THIS QUARTER!
PAUL SIEBERT - TECH
25 YEARS - JANUARY 1ST
Fun facts about Paul:
  • Paul first heard about Parallel through fellow Technician, Keith Kellner whom he knew from being stationed together in the Air Force. 
  • He started when Parallel was under previous ownership and still a cabling company - he originally didn't see himself staying very long, but over time has enjoyed the new work opportunities presented through Parallel's growth.
  • Paul has two grandkids ages two and seven as well as a log home on a couple of acres that keeps him and his wife busy.They also enjoy car shows and working on projects in the garage.Their latest project is a Porsche 914 that was hauled in from Colorado!
Why did he stay? "Parallel has become a great company to work for.There were times before Dale took over that were tough, but Dale and his leadership have made it a company you want to work for."
TREVOR HENNESSY - TECH
15 YEARS - MARCH 29TH
Fun facts about Trevor: 
      • Twelve out of his fifteen years at Parallel have been spent as a UHG Technician!
      • Trevor loves ATV's and motorcyles - he used to race all kinds of motor craft
      • He and his wife got married within a month of his starting at Parallel

Why did he stay? "Parallel is just a great place to work. Everybody from the office staff to the field techs have been a pleasure to work with."
JADE OHLUND - TECH
10 YEARS - MARCH 6TH
Fun facts about Jade: 
  • He has an 8th grader who is a hockey player and a very talented 4th grade dancer going to a large competition coming up!
  • Jade loves hunting, fishing, and watching hockey
  • He started at Parallel with only a 3 week contract - now 10 years later he's still here!
Why did he stay? "I love the feeling of family - everyone knowing your name - and the family first policy - letting you put your family first. I'm kind old school; if I get loyalty I give it back."
JOSH OLSON - ESTIMATOR
5 YEARS - FEBRUARY 10TH
Fun Facts About Josh: 
          • He thought he was applying for a technician position but ended up hired on as an estimator!
          • Josh is a single dad of two - ages 10 and 18 - they love skiing together as a family
          • He is involved with his church as a volunteer on the facilities team 
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