APC's Data Center University(TM) Certification Program Validates the
Knowledge, Skills and Ability for Designing, Building, and Operating Data
Centers
WEST KINGSTON, R.I., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Power
Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a global leader in power, cooling, and
management solutions, today announced that its Data Center University(TM)
(DCU) online curriculum now offers an Associate Certification, an
international, vendor-neutral credential that recognizes foundational
knowledge in data center infrastructure including power, cooling, racks,
cabling, fire protection, management, and physical security. The DCU
Associate Certification provides the IT industry with a global standard for
measuring competency in the core elements of a data center.
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This new DCU Certification gives today's data center professionals the
opportunity to advance their status in the designing, building, and
operating of data centers and gain credibility and respect within the
industry. A recent survey conducted by AFCOM's Data Center Institute (DCI)
indicates that by the year 2015, the number of qualified senior-level data
center professionals will have diminished by 45 percent. As the talent pool
diminishes and the demand for these professionals grows, certifications
will offer the assurance that individuals have the knowledge, skills and
the ability to successfully implement data center solutions.
Certification is awarded to those passing an exam of approximately 75
conventional test questions administered by Thomson Prometric testing
centers, the leading international testing provider. It is recommended, but
not mandatory, that candidates complete the DCU Associate Certification
e-learning curriculum that consists of 14 online courses covering a variety
of data center subjects.
"Since its launch in January 2006, Data Center University's on-line
courses have become an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking
real world training on the fundamental issues surrounding data centers,"
said Aaron Davis, chief marketing officer at APC. "Our tens of thousands of
registered students speak clearly to the increased need for education in
the face of increasing server densities and increasing energy costs. APC is
excited to offer an Associate Certification to individuals who want to
validate their qualifications to design, upgrade, or operate a data
center."
Recently, Bersin & Associates and Elearning magazine recognized Data
Center University's outstanding operational efforts with a 2006 Learning
Leaders award for excellence and innovation in corporate learning. The 2006
Learning Leaders Operational Program Excellence winners included APC,
General Motors Corp., and Scottrade, Inc.
To learn more about APC's Data Center University Associate
Certification, please visit http://www.datacenteruniversity.com or call APC at
800-877-4080.
About American Power Conversion
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) is a
leading provider of global, end-to-end solutions for real-time
infrastructure. APC's comprehensive products and services for home and
corporate environments improve the availability, manageability and
performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial
equipment of all sizes. APC offers a wide variety of products for
network-critical physical infrastructure including InfraStruXure(R), its
revolutionary architecture for on-demand data centers, as well as physical
threat monitoring products through the company's NetBotz(R) division. These
products and services help companies increase the availability and
reliability of their IT systems. Headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode
Island, APC reported sales of $2 billion for the year ended December 31,
2005, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All trademarks
are the property of their owners.
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For more information contact:
Media:
Juli Dexter, APC senior media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext.
2373, juli.dexter@apcc.com
Investors:
Debbie Hancock, APC director, investor relations, 401-789-5735, ext.
2994, debbie.hancock@apcc.com
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CONTACT:
Media, Juli Dexter, senior media relations
manager, +1-800-788-2208 ext. 2373, or juli.dexter@apcc.com, or
Investors, Debbie Hancock, director, investor relations,
+1-401-789-5735, ext. 2994, or debbie.hancock@apcc.com, both of
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