Additional Courses Enhance Focus on Network-Critical Physical
Infrastructure (NCPI) Planning and Requirements
WEST KINGSTON, R.I., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- American Power Conversion
(Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a leading global provider of end-to-end
infrastructure availability solutions, today announced a new set of courses
and educational partners for its Data Center University(TM) by APC program,
an online educational institution for IT professionals, engineers and
people involved in building or operating server rooms and data centers. The
vendor-neutral courses focus on the critical technologies and best
practices that are relevant to leading-edge, scalable, modular data center
infrastructure. 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 of network-critical
physical infrastructure (NCPI) of data centers.
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Initially consisting of twenty courses in the subject areas of data
center design, build and operations, Data Center University by APC recently
added 15 new courses, which are, for a limited time, available free online
and on-demand at http://www.datacenteruniversity.com. Topics for the new
courses include:
* Calculating Total Cooling Requirements;
* Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures (Parts I and
II in a series);
* Fundamentals of Cooling Architecture;
* Calculating Total Power Requirements;
* Inter-System Ground Noise: Impact on Data Center Availability;
* Generator System Requirements for Data Centers;
* Maximizing RFID Network System Availability;
* Specifications of Data Center Power Density;
* Fundamental Principles of Network Security;
* Standardization in the Data Center;
* Emergency Power Off: Don't Get Caught in the Dark;
* Guidelines for Specifications of Data Center Power Density;
* Power Distribution Techniques - Part I;
* Financial Planning for NCPI Assets in U.S. Data Centers.
Actual data center executives with decades of combined experience
participated in the development of the courses. In addition to maintaining
its original partnership with IEEE, several leading technology and
professional organizations recently agreed to new educational partnerships
with the Data Center University by APC program, including: the Healthcare
Information and Management System Society (HIMSS), the International
Facility Management Association (IFMA), the Illinois Society of
Professional Engineers, and Building Industry Consulting Services
International (BICSI). In addition, State Engineering Boards from 18
different U.S. states will award credit for completion of Data Center
University by APC courses toward maintenance of state board licenses.
"APC's Data Center University courses prepared me for many of the
issues we faced in evolving and expanding our data center, giving me a head
start on the design, build, and operation," said Richard Benson, RCDD,
University of Idaho, Information Technology Services, who completed 16 of
the original Data Center University by APC courses. "Data Center University
has definitely given me a better feel for the process and the issues that I
need to be aware of in the project management area. The courses also have
given me a 'short cut' to best practices for developing our data center.
The courses benefited me during construction, and, I believe, saved us time
and money in the process. I now feel more confident doing my job."
Data Center University by APC courses give IT professionals, engineers,
facilities managers and others involved in NCPI, an unprecedented
opportunity to broaden knowledge on a wide variety of topics related to
data center design and management. Individuals can complete most of the
courses in less than one hour and the courses are self-paced. The Data
Center University by APC program also will offer certification paths
beginning in the fourth quarter of 2006.
"In just a few months, the Data Center University program has been able
to meet a critical need for standardized training on the core issues of
data center management and design," said Dave Johnson, APC's vice
president, Americas. "The response APC has received to the Data Center
University by APC curriculum with its foundational level and advanced
courses has been overwhelmingly positive, leading to this quarter's course
expansion. In fact, since launching Data Center University by APC,
thousands of IT professionals, engineers and facilities managers have
completed coursework. In addition, we have received the support and
expertise of a number of leading professional organizations that further
enhance the educational scope and credibility of the University. APC looks
forward to continued expansion of the Data Center University initiative, as
we believe that it will ultimately lead to a more knowledgeable, qualified
pool of data center experts, which can only serve to significantly benefit
the IT industry."
For more information about the Data Center University by APC program or
APC's products, please visit http://www.apc.com or call 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 management 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.
For more information contact:
Media:
Chet Lasell, APC director, public relations-North America, 800-788-2208
ext. 2693, chet.lasell@apcc.com
Investors:
Debbie Hancock, APC investor relations director, 800-788-2208, ext.
2994, debbie.hancock@apcc.com
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CONTACT:
Media: Chet Lasell, +1-800-788-2208 ext.
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+1-800-788-2208, ext. 2994, debbie.hancock@apcc.com, both of APC
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