Marc Garner Bio
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Marc Garner Bio
the cores of their network and can ensure that factors like temperature and humidity are carefully managed . Likewise , large data centres have sizable backup generators , multiple points of redundancy connecting them to the grid , and usually an impressive layer of physical security .
By contrast , the edge of a network can , theoretically , be anywhere – a building site , a hilltop in Kazakhstan , even a satellite in low Earth orbit . How on ( or off ) Earth do you run a data centre in such an environment ?
Simple . You ruggedize it . “ Ruggedized micro data centres are designed and built to protect the users
Marc Garner is the Vice President of Schneider Electric ’ s Secure Power Division in the UK and Ireland . In his role , Marc is responsible for leading a team of expert power professionals to support customers in data centres , server rooms , edge computing and mission-critical environments .
Marc is a 15-year veteran of Schneider Electric having joined the company ’ s graduate training program after graduating from the University of Sunderland with an Honours Degree in Business Administration .
Marc has enjoyed a successful career at Schneider Electric in sales , marketing and leadership roles ; achieving double digit year-on-year growth in his first position as a regional sales engineer and maintaining that level of performance to build a strong track record as National Sales Manager for the company ’ s Cable Management business and as National Sales Director for the Low Voltage business .
Marc is passionate about sustainability , people development and a customerfirst approach to service . As lead of the UK ’ s Secure Power Division , he strongly believes in empowering and developing diverse teams to offer a breadth of skills , support and expertise to customers and partners .
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