Happy International Data Center Day! This day is designed to create awareness of the Data Center industry and is meant to inspire the next generation of talent. Spearheaded by 7X24 Exchange International, International Data Center Day is on a mission to provide the industry with opportunities to connect to the world in a deeper way. Raising awareness about International Data Center Day creates a steady flow...
Read MoreThere has been a dramatic change within the Data Center industry over the last two years. Due to the rise of digitalization in the workplace and at home, there has been an increase in working remotely and adapting to a hybrid model. Continued Automation & Self Service In 2021, many consumers started using smart connected IoT devices and services at home. It’s estimated that the global smart...
Read MoreOn November 4th, Data Center Frontier and Schneider Electric explored how microgrids can provide sustainable onsite power for Data Centers. Microgrids are proven technology that gives Data Centers the ability to generate their own renewable and sustainable power onsite. They also allow Data Centers to operate independently of the grid during outages and times of crisis. While other facilities such as military bases, hospitals, and...
Read MoreThis week, Microsoft announced that it will open three Swedish data hubs using only green power. While the energy crisis is costing Microsoft “hundreds of millions of dollars within the year,” the shift to renewables is helping to offset soaring gas prices, said Microsoft’s Noelle Walsh. It’s also the key to meeting the company’s target of becoming carbon negative by 2030. The focus on conserving energy...
Read MoreLast week we had the opportunity to attend an informative webinar with Vertiv and Mission Critical Magazine focusing on Data Center sustainability. The Data Center industry is at the center of two major forces: ever-growing demand for data and very real effects of climate change. We are responsible for conducting environmentally friendly and efficient services. Sustainability is defined as the ability to be maintained at...
Read MoreEdge computing is a platform that builds applications and brings data storage closer to its source, preserving response times and bandwidth. Edge computing distributes power where it’s needed, like IoT devices. Many businesses do not want to connect multiple devices and stream the data to a centralized cloud or company data center because it’s expensive - edge computing serves as the solution. It is the “intermediating...
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic, and career-centered computer science education, has increased the demand for technology and software in Phoenix, AZ. In the past 10 years, Phoenix, AZ has seen a 30% increase in jobs in the tech sector which is nearly 10% greater than the national average. In this last year, Phoenix experienced the second-most Data Center leasing activity in North America, according to CBRE’s latest...
Read MoreNew smart-grid-ready UPS's can aid Data Center operators toward achieving sustainability goals. In turn, this will increase revenue and decrease energy costs. This battery backup technology will help power grids move toward renewable energy. This technology will allow Data Centers to operate more efficiently without wasting energy. Now, Data Center operators can use stored energy in their UPS batteries to provide energy to the grid, said...
Read MoreEarlier this month, the US Senate passed the $1 trillion infrastructure plan which proposes to spend $65 billion on broadband-related items, with $42.45 billion of it going towards funding for a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. To bridge the digital divide, this bill will make grants available to underserved or unserved communities when it comes to broadband access. The bill states “The persistent ‘digital...
Read MoreThis August will hold the first annual Data Center Liquid Cooling Awareness month, designated by Green Revolution Cooling (GRC). With the summertime heat causing Data Center managers to increase efforts to keep their operations cool, GRC wanted to dedicate a whole month to these efforts. GRC, along with Dell, Intel, Vertiv and Mission Critical magazine, will help educate the Data Center community by providing educational...
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Dave McCoy is Vice President of Sales for DSI, focused on developing high quality data center solutions for DSI’s clients and partners. Prior to joining DSI, Dave spent 35 years with IBM and 2.5 years with Kyndryl in the Site and Facilities organization providing data center solutions for many Fortune 500 clients. Dave specializes in solution development and contract negotiations related to Design, Build, Renovation, and Prefabricated Modular data center solutions.
Freeman Dennison is Branch Manager, Arizona for DSI. Mr. Dennison is responsible for ensuring the success of customer projects. His responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining project budgets, and completing jobs on schedule. Freeman has 35 years of experience and his electrical expertise has been essential to DSI’s UPS replacement service offering. It takes great skills to successfully migrate our clients critical load to their new UPS systems.
Juan Vega is a Service Manager for DSI, overseeing all of DSI’s Preventative Maintenance services. Juan coordinates with vendors and manufacturers in the data center industry to ensure that data centers and other critical facilities are receiving the maintenance they require.
Joey Apostle is an Account Manager for DSI and has overseen some of DSI’s largest and most complex design and installation projects. Joey’s expertise in data center electrical systems enables him to successfully navigate the challenges of working in live data centers. Understanding the critical nature of our clients’ data centers allows Joey to avoid risks that can impact operation during construction.
His communication skills and attention to detail make Joey one of DSI’s most valuable project team members.
Joseph Kokrak is a Project Manager for DSI. He began his career as a Lead Electrician at DSI. He is now a key Project Manager who oversees new and expansion data center initiatives from design through close-out documentation.
Marty Fisher is Sales/Project Manager with over 15 years IT experience. Responsible for growing business, managing partner/vendor relationships and overseeing new and existing projects.