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TEN QUESTIONS EVERY CIO MUST BE ABLE TO ANSWER
ABOUT THEIR DATA CENTER STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS 
As we have seen time and again in the news headlines, Data Center outages carry significant risk and negative impact to an organization's profitability and performance. Data Centers aren't necessarily something CIOs think about on a daily basis. Nevertheless, there are then things that every CIOs must know about their data center operation.
 
No matter the organization size, CIOs need to have a current understanding and an immediate response to each of these ten questions. These are critical areas that should be talked about before anything catastrophic happens to a data center. A crisis plan of sorts, having ongoing and updated discussions around these areas ensure that any existing or new processes are strictly followed and enforced. 

Read the full article on Data Center Knowledge - Coming Soon! 

BE THE MATCH 5K
WALK + RUN
On May 13th, Parallel employees gathered together to support funding and awareness for the cure of blood cancers, through Be The Match - National Marrow Donor Program.
Be The Match is the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on saving lives through marrow and umbilical cord blood transplantation. They foster a community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals and researchers who deliver cures by helping patients get the life-saving marrow or cord blood transplant they need. Their passion to save lives drives them to help more patients survive each year.

MHTA PANEL DISCUSSION 
TECH ENABLED WORKPLACE
The new workplace paradigm is one of openness and density driven by flexibility and collaboration. The bottom line of this discussion is the tech enabled workplace has become table stakes for companies to compete in the 21st Century. So, how do companies adapt, maintain, or reinvent themselves to implement intelligent buildings, innovative amenities and worker centric support into their organizations? First steps can be a more holistic approach to technology. Infrastructure, Device & Application Access, Mobility, and Security all are key components from an IT strategy perspective. However, when integrated with a company's workplace strategy, co-created with other company stakeholders, we can enhance internal communication, promote wise investments and avoid duplicative efforts.

ERIK FRASER
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
Name: Erik Fraser
Department: Building Infrastructure
Job Title: Project Coordinator
 
"I am beyond excited to be working with such a friendly, supportive and collaborative group of people here at Parallel Technologies. Although I've only been working here for a few weeks and certainly don't have everything down just yet, it's clear to me that I am very fortunate to have joined this firm. I look forward to contributing to this company which has great integrity and truly cares about their employees."

CINCO DE MAYO ON THE DECK
MARGARITAS AND MINGLING
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Although a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. Parallel Technologies chose to celebrate the holiday enjoying sunshine on the deck, snacking on guacamole and queso, listening to festive music and cooling off with Coronas and Margaritas. The celebration was a perfect kick-off to "summer" and we will be looking forward to many more sunny afternoon happy hours!

WHAT YOU MISSED LAST MONTH
FEBRUARY 2017
 
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Parallel Technologies 
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