Uptime in a mission critical Data Center is paramount, as all owners and operators of these critical facilities understand. Any break in services means lost revenue and, if the downtime is unplanned or the result of a crisis, can mean loss of reputation and customers....
Read MoreWith one of the most challenging years behind us, DSI would like to wish all of our customers and partners a wonderful holiday season. While this year has been difficult for all of us, we can all be proud of the individual roles we have...
Read MoreMany factors put pressure on an existing Data Center that may require a move to a new location. However, moving a Data Center is a daunting task— evaluating destination options, identifying time and cost of a move, planning and testing processes and equipment, and then...
Read MoreData Center Managers live in fear of power outages, and rightly so. With the growing interdependency of IT and business to meet the real-time needs of customers, any unplanned downtime from power loss can be disastrous to business continuity, reputation and budget. In its 2020 survey...
Read MoreManaging the temperature in the Data Center is top of mind for Data Center owners and operators in order to keep critical IT equipment working properly. If the CRAC unit isn’t providing the necessary cooling level, there may be a tendency to think additional cooling...
Read MoreWith pandemic-fueled increases in online work, education and entertainment, Data Centers of all types have proven their worth time and again in the last many months. These critical facilities have met the challenges of new workloads and changes in how they provide services. They have...
Read MoreThe pandemic has changed the world of work. The rapid shift to remote working for many employees last spring has led companies to think differently about how technology supports the business. And this, in turn, is impacting how Data Centers do business. A recent webinar...
Read MoreCOVID-19 has not slowed down the Southern California Chapter of 7x24 Exchange, as they continue to deliver impactful educational discussions. Last week’s Zoom meeting was no different as Greg Stover of Vertiv made a great presentation on "High Density is Coming." Following was an informative...
Read MoreData Centers are a critical player in how we live our lives. Our current environment—of increased online learning, working from home, and virtually connecting with friends and family—has only highlighted their key role. In fact, the demand for ecommerce and virtual connectivity during this global...
Read More5G is here and growing fast! Leviton Network Solutions, in a well-attended webinar last week, made recommendations for "preparing your Data Center infrastructure for the coming waves of 5G adoption." Leviton expects 1 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023. With its faster speeds,...
Read MoreJoey Apostle is a Project Manager for DSI. He started in the construction industry in 1999. Joey has overseen some of our largest and most complex design and installation projects. He works on new and expanding data centers and data storage facilities. He has participated in several large data center projects and co-generation plants throughout southern California and Arizona. He takes pride in understanding the clients’ needs and desires for all aspects of any project being discussed. Building successful project teams and exceeding client expectations has been a consistent model for all projects in which Joey has participated.
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.
As Service Manager for Data Specialties Inc., Juan Vega oversees all of DSI’s preventative maintenance services. In addition to assessing current and prospective customers’ needs, Juan manages proposals, contracts and service providers to ensure that data centers and other critical facilities are receiving the maintenance and attention they require. He also manages our client contracts and relationships, and oversees the internal staffing for the reliable 24/7 response capability for which DSI has become known.