By Justin Lee, theWHIR.com
October 2, 2008 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Data center operator DataSite (datasite.com) announced on Thursday that its DataSite Orlando facilty will offer a public tour for the first time during AFCOM’s (afcom.com) industry tradeshow, Data Center World Expo (datacenterworld.com), held at Orlando’s World Center Marriott.
In August, DataSite announced that the facility would begin accommodating tenants in September, helping the region’s marketplace by offering large-scale, secure space for the operation of data storage equipment and networks. Then last month, DataSite has appointed Ken Sanders general manager of the data center.
DataSite Orlando will host a reception and tour on October 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., where representatives from companies attending the tradeshow will be able to familiarize themselves with the facility and its features.
These data center features include fully customizable spaces in wide-ranging sizes, multiple sources of power, 24-hour security and surveillance, biometrically-controlled access, and advanced water-cooling capabilities.
“We have a very unique facility equipped with capabilities rarely seen in the data center marketplace,” says Jeff Burges, president and founder of Burges Property Company, which owns the facility. “Having DCW in our backyard presents us with a great opportunity to showcase the advantages DataSite Orlando offers the industry and potential clients.”
Tour participants will also be provided with insight into Total Site Solutions’ management of the facility and the implementation of $26 million in upgrades to mechanical and electrical infrastructure to convert the 130,000 square-foot space into a mission-critical facility.
The facility is owned by BURGES Property and Company, and supports Central Florida’s growing high technology industry with a secure facility that meets the region’s varying needs.
Located on 18 park-like acres, the DataSite Orlando facility offers true redundancy with fail-safe power from two independent utility feeds from separate substations.
