Joshua Feinberg and Benjamin Myers discuss the critical importance of seamless processes in the rapid construction of data centers, emphasizing the need to address physical security and temperature control.
Ben highlights the significant financial impact of downtime, estimating costs of $100,000 to $1 million per minute.
Joshua notes the lack of visibility in physical security compared to cybersecurity, presenting an opportunity for Ben’s company to lead as experts in this area.
Ben underscores the value of proactive preventative maintenance to ensure smooth operations and reduce the risk of costly downtime.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #56 Benjamin Myers, National Accounts Sales Executive of DH Pace Company | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Schedule preventative maintenance for the data center facilities.
- Work with the data center operators to build schedules and ensure the facilities operate as intended.
- Educate the industry on the importance of physical security and temperature control in data centers, as these aspects are often overlooked compared to cybersecurity.
Outline
Rapid Pace of Data Center Construction and Physical Security
- Joshua Feinberg discusses the rapid pace of data center construction due to the need to repurpose older, obsolete facilities and build new ones to handle AI workloads and high-performance computing.
- He emphasizes the importance of physical security in data centers, noting that it often receives less attention than cybersecurity but is still a significant issue.
- Benjamin Myers agrees, highlighting that physical security extends beyond preventing bad actors and ensures doors and other components function correctly.
- Temperature control in data centers is another critical issue, affecting the entire facility, from the docks to the inner aisles. It can cost hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars per minute of downtime.
Temperature Control and Preventative Maintenance
- Benjamin Myers explains that temperature control is a significant concern in data centers, affecting the facility's exterior and interior.
- He mentions that downtime can be extremely costly, with estimates ranging from a few hundred thousand to a million dollars per minute.
- Joshua Feinberg notes that facility management often focuses on heating, power, cooling, and sensors, which leaves room for companies like Ben’s to differentiate themselves as subject matter experts and trusted advisors.
- Ben highlights the importance of being proactive with preventative maintenance and scheduling to avoid issues and ensure the facility operates efficiently.
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