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“Automated Logic Controls has years of experience in the data center and HVAC industries . They offer the flexibility to customize their solutions , and they work closely with us to develop our equipment controls programming for data center applications ”
MICHAEL GANTERT PRESIDENT , DATA CENTERS for our customers , we also integrate control systems into our offering ,” explains Gantert . “ Our customers connect to our equipment controls system as part of their building automation controls platform , and so all of our systems must include a controls package . Our primary supplier is ALC ; they have years of experience in the data center and HVAC industries . They offer the flexibility to customise their solutions , and they work closely with us to develop our equipment controls programming for data center applications . We meet with them routinely to stay in sync with the latest developments ; continuous improvement is a shared goal .”
Collaboration is essential for success in the data center market maintains Gantert . “ Internally , our business team works closely with all areas of our company to ensure we deliver for our customers . We work in close collaboration with our partners and customers through the entire project lifecycle , from concept to commissioning , and we aim to maintain a strong relationship with our customers long after a facility is handed over to the end user .”
Supporting the Data Center of the Future … Data center cooling continues to evolve . As server technology adapts , and rack watt density increases to support various digital platforms , Gantert expects we will see a natural shift from air-cooled to liquid-cooled solutions for some applications . “ As data centers become a larger part of the world ’ s infrastructure , the industry will shift to adopt more energy efficient , sustainable climate control solutions ,” he says .
Water usage also continues to be at the forefront of the sustainability conversation . “ We are continuing to develop waterless solutions , and where water-based solutions are required , we ' ve adapted our
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