Posts by jswanson
Eliminate the guesswork in construction with virtual design
BY MIKE TOUSLEY, Executive Vice President & General Manager, The Weitz Company
In a place like downtown Des Moines, space is tight for new construction. This month, Dan Solem, Senior Project Manager, and Ben Bunge, …
Read MoreHybrid Cloud is vision of the future
BY DAN KURTZ, Director, Business Development and Data Centers, LightEdge Solutions
One of the most vital components of a colocation center is the data for which it is responsible.
Many customers use off-site data centers …
Read More5 Traits of the Best Servers for Analytics
BY DENNY FISHER, Chief strategist, ACS
You want a car that lets you know when there’s a problem, a mechanic or dealership who responds quickly, and the ability to get back on the road as …
Read MoreA vision for your data center
BY DAN KURTZ, Director, Business Development and Data Centers, LightEdge Solutions
You’ve been through the checklist of what to look for in a co-location data center. Now, let’s take a look at what an actual …
Read MoreTop Traits for Data Analytics Tools
BY DENNY FISHER, Chief strategist, ACS
Better data leads to better decision-making when it comes to business.
That’s why it’s important to have the most accurate data possible when trying to make those decisions.
Using …
Read MoreEliminate waste, improve construction with Lean methods
BY MIKE TOUSLEY, Executive Vice President & General Manager, The Weitz Company
This is the first blog in a series where I sit down with my colleagues and Weitz construction experts to discuss construction fundamentals, …
Read MoreA 9-Point Checklist for Your Data Storage Facility
BY DAN KURTZ, Director, Business Development and Data Centers, LightEdge Solutions
Before deciding which co-location facility to choose for your technology equipment, you’ll want to go through a checklist to make sure the multi-tenant data …
Read MoreLaying the Foundation for Data
BY DENNY FISHER, Chief strategist, ACS
A study by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC) and Iron Mountain in 2015 revealed only 4% of companies were classified as “data elite” or able to effectively manage and leverage …
Read MoreIt’s all about location, location, location
BY DAN KURTZ, Director, Business Development and Data Centers, LightEdge Solutions
In the real estate market, they say location is important. It’s no different with co-location facilities.
The Midwest, specifically Iowa, is a great location …
Read More5 tips for storing, securing data
BY DENNY FISHER, Chief strategist, ACS
More and more data is being collected through the use of everyday objects that people and businesses use through the Internet of Things (IoT). This data can be used …
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