NFMT Conference: Data Center Trends

Steven Shapiro Presenting: ‘Data Center Trends’ –  8^th Wed, 9:00am | Room 331

This presentation will review the latest design trends associated with increased reliability and energy efficiency for the data center.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the IT trends pushing the data center infrastructure to new capacities, technologies and configurations
2. Learn new cooling techniques and terminology for the data center
3. Understand how infrastructure reliability impacts data center operations
4. Discuss the latest in UPS technology and configurations to provide high availability in their critical facilities

Steven Shapiro, P.E., Mission Critical Practice Lead

Steven Shapiro has 30 years of experience providing adept services in the study, reporting, design, commissioning, development and management of reliable electrical distribution, emergency power, lighting and fire protection systems for critical facilities across North America and internationally. With over 4.5 million square feet of raised floor experience, 200 MW of UPS experience and 400 MW of generator experience, Steven’s efforts to share his knowledge and engage the industry has led to his authoring numerous technical articles and seminars as well as being invited as a regular speaker at major industry technical conferences.