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From time to time, we like to highlight a tool from the Resources tab on our website. Its called, Data Center Reliability Levels. It is a comprehensive chart that clearly outlines the various levels that a Data Center may be functioning at. We want to enable our potential clients and existing customers to quickly assess… Continue reading Data Center Reliability Levels

With the end of the year approaching, we would like to reflect on recent legislation that effects our Data Center’s and or Data projects. What is the impact of the new government legislation pending? The new “data center energy efficiency” (March 2014) and Senator Menendez  Initiative The cost and liability of data infringement Worldwide government… Continue reading What is the impact of the new government legislation pending?

  Answer: Mechanical systems (i.e. VFD’s, central plant) Temperature/humidity monitor Power monitoring CFD and static pressure monitor Hardware/platform management Network monitoring/management

New Data Center Project? Music to our ears of course, but more than likely you need answers on how to prioritize key elements for planning and discussions with your IT Team. Is communications/network a key consideration in planning for a new data center and if so, what questions should I be asking my IT team?… Continue reading Is communications / network a key consideration in planning for a new data center and if so, what questions should I be asking my IT team?

In a highly reported data breach late last year, Target discovered that the records of some 110 million of its customers had been compromised. Experts are reporting that the Target data breach will end up costing more than $1 billion (US). It led directly to the removal of the IT director and the CEO, and… Continue reading What would a data breach cost your company?

A new data center project means many details and stages of planning/building to consider. But as far as the Program stage of your planning process, we have broken our four key points to help you navigate it. Check out our FAQs page for other helpful planning tips, and of course send us an inquiry if… Continue reading Is Modularity / Scalability / Reliability Important When Planning a New Data Center Project and What Should I Be Considering During The Program Stage of The Project?

Our President and Principal Engineer, Mark Evanko has recently presented his Presentation, Data Center: In House – Outsource –Optimize Options at AFCOM 2014. We would like to highlight some major points here on our Mission Critical Data Center Blog. For a complete breakdown of each “Element” and more in depth information, visit our Presentation and White Papers page… Continue reading Defining the Mix of “Elements” (16) Considered in the Data Center Solution

DEFINE “TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP”? Total cost of ownership for data center solution includes the “fifteen (15) elements”: – Year 1 capex costs – Year 1 maintenance costs – Year 1 opex (lease costs) – Projected annual capex/maintenance/opex costs vs. – Security/liability/downtime risks Different model in the 2014 data center transformation solution from the historic:… Continue reading Define “Total Cost of Ownership”?

BRUNS-PAK will provide you with all the information necessary to plan for Disaster Recovery for your facility’s Data Center. Highlighted below are the top basic and key factors considered in Disaster Recovery. Hot or cold Recovery time Internal disaster recovery data centers vs. external “leased” disaster recovery centers Lease terms and conditions for availability Government… Continue reading How Does Disaster Recovery Play Into My Overall Data Center Solution?

This is a great question, and hopefully there is some short/long term planning going on at your organization. Whether the plan is a developed one or not, BRUNS-PAK has you covered. We have perfected our processes to assist you via the following: Answer: Optimization is encompassed in the BRUNS-PAK data center “hybrid” process. -Consulting -Design/Engineering -Construction/Commissioning… Continue reading How Do I Optimize My Comprehensive Data Center Short/Long Term Plan?

When it comes to Data Security, we are all concerned and interested. Of course we like to arm ourselves with the latest information to protect our data, however it is also important to understand what happens when a breach occurs. Most importantly, who pays? Federal data center efficiency legislation required – passed the United States… Continue reading WITH REGARDS TO “DATA SECURITY” BREACHES, WHO PAYS?

BRUNS-PAK is happy to share a tool to help you understand where your current Facility Data Center is operating at the moment. This is a great chart to help our clients and future clients see where they are and where they want to be. While Budgets are getting planned and fine tuned it is essential… Continue reading Where does your Data Center currently rank?

WHAT ARE KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LOOKING AT CO-LOCATION AS AN OPTION? Leased data center constructed space Capex schedule of delivery minimized ROI – see total cost of ownership – 3+? Other tenants? – Impact of security Downtime: Who pays? Security Breach: Who pays? Terms and conditions (Legal Beagles 2014!!!) Senator Menendez – New Jersey sponsoring… Continue reading WHAT ARE KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LOOKING AT CO-LOCATION AS AN OPTION?

We are very proud of our FAQs page, as it is an extensive list with great information for future planning of your Data Center. Discussions regarding your data center are happening and so the topic of “Energy Efficiency” is an inevitable challenge that will come across your desk. We would like to highlight some topics covered on… Continue reading WHAT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DURING A NEW OR RENOVATED DATA CENTER PROJECT?