News Advisory & Story Suggestion
Synopsis: The data center is the central nervous system of every corporation and organization, no matter the size. It’s also a facility’s largest energy user.
Expert interview: Data Center Energy Efficiency and Green Initiatives – Munther Salim, Ph.D., senior mechanical engineer, EYP Mission Critical Facilities, New York.
Background: As businesses look inward to cut costs, the data center is a key place to start. Drawing on 2007 benchmarking data from 25 centers, Salim provides solutions for reducing power consumption, recommendations for the chilled water plant and electrical infrastructure, and the financial benefits of free cooling. He reviews green policies and potential regulations in the United States and Europe, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) data center certification.
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center – Room J
3950 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
When: 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17*
Expand the story: Greening Both the Data Center and Your Company’s Bottom Line – Learn the techniques for assessing energy reduction opportunities in the data center and how companies can take steps to go green.
Interview: Chad Riseling, vice president – enterprise segment, APC-MGE, West Kingston, R.I. Room H, 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16
About the show: Facility Decisions Conference & Expo is a new educational conference and trade show for facility professionals responsible for non-residential building management.
Get the latest scoop on the facility management industry and gain access to the professionals who own, operate and maintain the
nation’s buildings. The expected 1,800 attendees uphold public safety, maintain commercial vitality and promote environmental stewardship. More than 50 free educational sessions led by industry experts will help professionals solve their biggest and most timely issues. Members of the media are welcome to attend all sessions and visit the exhibit hall to experience the latest products, services and technologies designed to keep buildings running effectively, efficiently, safely and sustainably.
About the producers: Facility Decisions Conference & Expo is sponsored by ROC Exhibitions, Inc., Lisle, Ill., and Trade Press Publishing, Milwaukee. The companies also co-own the National Facilities Management & Technology Conference/Expo, next slated for March 10-12, 2009, at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Trade Press publishes Building Operation Management and Maintenance Solutions magazines; developed FacilitiesNet (www.facilitiesnet.com), the leading portal for those who design, build, manage and maintain nonresidential buildings; and launched FacilityZone (www.facilityzone.com), the search engine for facility professionals.
ROC Exhibitions produces nine trade shows annually in the United States and Mexico. ROC-produced events serve the fields of facility management, fire and life safety, law enforcement and security, metalworking, plastics fabrication, assembly technology and electronics manufacturing. Visit ROC Exhibitions online at www.rocexhibitions.com.
Media contacts: Sue Markgraf, GreenMark Public Relations, 847-970-9160 or smarkgraf@greenmarkpr.com
Cory Ampe, Trade Press Publishing, 414-228-1134, ext. 448 or cory.ampe@tradpress.com
For information, including press and attendee registration, session information and an exhibitor list, visit www.facilitydecisions.com.
Media onsite: Stop by the press room to register to attend conference sessions and interview presenters. The press room will be open in the registration lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please bring press credentials.
Media Contact:
Sue Markgraf
GreenMark Public Relations
847-970-9160, office
smarkgraf@greenmarkpr.com