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The article reports on the growth of facilities rebuilding their data centers in the U.S. It states that the move aims to save operating costs as well as enhance efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out information technology (IT) operations. Chief information officers (CIOs) and IT executives points out the significance of redesigning their data centers which will help them reduce real estate, infrastructure, cooling and electric costs. Among the facilities that plan to upgrade their data centers, include Christus Health, OhioHealth, and Newbridge Bank. INSET: Armchair Data Center Management.

The article presents the strategies that need to be considered by information technology (IT) companies in moving data centers to a new location in the U.S. It states that the development of networks and utilizing technologies will help in transferring information to data centers which prevents the development of technical problems. The author states that relocating data centers also provides an opportunity for companies to carry out improvements in cabling systems. In addition, it reveals that professionals who have enough skills and knowledge in handling electronic equipment should be employed.

The article reports on the strategies that need to be considered by information technology (IT) companies in the establishment of data centers in the U.S. It states that data centers should feature design that helps companies minimize cooling and electric costs as well as promote effectiveness and efficiency in carrying out IT operations. These include the installation of equipment that works well with servers with effective cooling and heat flow to achieve power efficiency, the utilization of renewable power sources, and using green technologies.

The article presents views from information technology (IT) executives concerning the upgrade that they want to carry out in constructing data centers in the U.S. Rodney McPearson, project manager for data center build-outs at Cimarex Energy Co., stresses to provide sufficient supply of electric power and generators for power failure. Meanwhile, President at Business technology partners LLP Joshua Aaron plans to install bandwidth and generator systems at its data center. On the other hand, Bill Maguire, chief information officer (CIO) at Virgin America Inc., states to build two power sources and entrances for easy access.