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Marketing and Business Development During Covid in the Data Center Industry

13 October No Comments

September is one of the best months of the year to take advantage of both in person events and more frequently these days online digital presentations. Any company looking to grow their reach needs to take advantage of these opportunities. Summer is over, kids are back to school and business people are dialed back in

END-TO-END RELIABILITY: MISSION CRITICAL FACILITIES SPRING 2021 CONFERENCE

30 June No Comments

PKAZA had a great time attending the 2021 Spring Mission Critical Facilities Conference. You can read more about it here: https://conferences.7x24exchange.org/spring2021/ Some pictures of the even below.

What are the Important Skills Needed for a Data Center Business Development Manager?

25 May No Comments

Here is a list of skills needed for a data center business development manager arranged by top recruiters near you Business development managers are often considered to be the backbone of every data center. They have a lot of responsibilities that contribute to the successful and efficient functioning of any data center. In order to

What Are the Characteristics of a Good Recruiting Agency?

10 May No Comments

Here are series of factors that you must check before going to any recruiting agency. Whenever you are looking to apply for a job in an environment that is highly competitive, there is a great chance that the hiring manager may not even see your resume. That is why it is crucial that you avail

What Are Data Centers and How Do They Work?

26 April No Comments

IT experts explain what are data centers and what their importance is in modern life. There are plenty of people out there that have never heard of data centers and have no idea about the kind of work that is done there. Simply put, a data center is a physical facility where multiple organizations from

DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES BOOM AS “REMOTE LIVING” BECOMES THE NEW NORMAL

23 April No Comments

Can you imagine being stuck in your home for over twelve months without the internet working during the Pandemic? It should be no surprise to see the massive influx of demand of the data center industry. To say the Pandemic of 2020 changed the world is an understatement. The Silver Lining is that for the

Mitigate Risk, Improve Performance and Decrease Operating Expenses through Data Center Self-Performance
If a vendor conducts the actual work in your data center, then you or your operator aren’t maximizing your current operating resources and are experiencing incremental cost and risk. Chad Giddings of BCS Data Center Operations, explains the importance of your data center provider having a high-degree of self-performance.
Voices of the Industry
Understanding the Physics of Airflow in High Density Environments
To understand precision cooling for IT equipment, you must first grasp the physics of airflow in high density data center environments, Julius Neudorfer reviews the critical details in airflow physics in article featuring TechnoGuard.
Julius Neudorfer
The Top 10 Data Center Stories for June 2022
Huge new campuses and innovative solutions for better sustainability were the key themes that resonated with Data Center Frontier readers last month. Here are the 10 most popular stories on Data Center Frontier in June 2022, in order of article views.
Rich Miller
Why Phoenix is an Increasingly Hot Data Center Market
The Phoenix data center market is one of the largest in the US in terms of capacity, and it's growing at a rapid pace. A new DCF special report provides an overview of growth drivers in the Phoenix metro area.
DCF Staff
Boston’s Rich Tech History Paves the Way for Data Centers
Data center development in Boston has found its way to both the downtown and outer suburbs of the city. A new DCF special report courtesy of Digital Realty examines how the city's rich tech history has paved the way for data center development.
DCF Staff
The Software-Defined Bottom Line and the Data Center Value Equation
Before 2000 and before the more extensive deployment of Internet companies, the data center was seen as a simple business function, meaning it was seen as a tool and cost-center for many businesses. In this article from Schneider Electric, learn more about key DCIM attributes and how the data center value equation has evolved.
Bill Kleyman
Power Interoperability: The New Standard for Data Centers
Brian Korn of Advanced Energy, explores the shift from simple servers to achieving interoperability in an open standard power architecture.
Voices of the Industry
How Microgrids Can Modernize The Grid
The reliability of the U.S. electric grid has taken center stage as increasingly powerful storms and more frequent natural disasters have revealed grid vulnerabilities. Learn why microgrids are the new highly resilient, carbon-neutral backup generation solution for today's technology ecosystems.
Kathy Hitchens
How an Owner-Enabled Supply Chain Can Bring Transparency to Cloud Providers
Without transparency between all parties, the data center construction process is not functioning at max efficiency, leading to site construction delays, and missed opportunities for the Cloud Providers. Robert Moffit, Executive Vice President of BluePrint Supply Chain, explores the importance of transparency in supply chain management.
Voices of the Industry
The Home of the Cloud: Rapid Growth Continues in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia continues to be largest market for data center space in the U.S. A new DCF special report provides an overview of the trends driving growth in Data Center Alley and its emerging sub-markets.
DCF Staff

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Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)

The Certified Mission Critical Operator program was created to meet the growing need for qualified operators to maintain today’s complex data centers. Experienced Mission Critical Operators from major corporations created the blueprint via a grant from the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For excellence in operating a Mission Critical data center, you can count on a Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO).

DCPRO Mission Critical Training

DCPRO is a wholly owned subsidiary of DatacenterDynamics, the industry's most influential media and events brand. DC Professional Ltd. was formed in 2011 to service the professional development needs of the rapidly evolving mission critical IT infrastructure industry. They have provided classroom training to more than 12,000 students around the world - in many languages - through its network of expert instructors, and has delivered more than 15,000 modules of online training.

Uptime Institute

Uptime Institute aligns their data center education and training programs along three tracks, focused on data center design, management and operations. Uptime Institute teaches courses in over 30 cities worldwide, providing you a convenient opportunity to join an alumni network of over 3000 graduates around the world and take your data center education to the next level. Uptime Institute has earned CPD Accreditation through The CPD Standards Office. Taking Uptime Institute Accredited Training Courses qualifies as continuing education credits.