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Greensboro Tapped as Prime Data Center Location
Greensboro, NC (July 30, 2008) –In a new book entitled, Business Continuity Planning for Data Centers and Systems, the author, Ronald Bowman, Jr. names a Greensboro site as one of the best sites in the United States for the location of a data center project because of its superior power redundancy and fiber optic connectivity. The site, located in eastern Guilford County, is a part of the Carolina Corporate campus owned by FRI Investors, Inc.
Bowman is the Executive Vice President of Tishman Technologies and is one of the foremost authorities on business continuity and the location of mission-critical facilities for corporate clients. In the book, Bowman states, “There is a site in Greensboro, North Carolina, which is the best available in the United States: Its design ISP and OSP is to military specifications – it has six 9s on one feeder and seven 9s on the other” (referring to power reliability and redundancy).
“Having a nationally known expert designate a Greensboro site the best in the country for a mission-critical facility is impressive. We have long known that area had superior power and fiber connectivity, but to have an independent, industry expert publicize this fact in print is incredibly helpful from an economic development perspective,” commented Greensboro Economic Development Alliance (GEDA) President, Dan Lynch.
Data Centers represent one of the five industry clusters that GEDA is pursuing to help Greensboro develop high-wage, knowledge economy jobs. Such facilities represent a very large capital investment, which means a significant boost to the local tax base. GEDA staff recently attended a 7 x 24 Exchange conference where Mr. Bowman presented. 7 x 24 Exchange is the leading knowledge exchange association for those who design, build, use and maintain mission-critical enterprise information infrastructures.
GEDA’s mission is to facilitate the creation of high quality jobs, attract new capital investment, retain and expand existing businesses, improve per capita income and generally improve the quality of life in Greensboro and Guilford County. GEDA is a member of the Greensboro Partnership, created to develop a vibrant community that expands and attracts business while advancing the quality of life for all.Contact:
Dan Lynch, President
Greensboro Economic Development Alliance
336-387-8310
dlynch@greensboro.org