Data Center Organizations
Many organizations are stakeholders in the efficient operation of data centers. They include industry associations, individual industry efforts, research organizations, public interest groups, utilities, DOE, EPA, etc. Web sites for selected organizations are listed below:
- ITherm — iTherm is an association of computer manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers, and researchers focusing on heat removal issues at the chip and computer level.
- CEETHERM — CEETHERM is a collaborative research program carried out at the University of Maryland and Georgia Tech University. Its focus is to research efficiency improvements for data centers from the chip level through to the building systems including distributed generation applications.
- 7x24 Exchange — The 7X24 Exchange is an industry association who's goal is to improve end to end reliability by promoting an exchange of information between those that design, build, and maintain data center facilities.
- Up Time Institute — The Uptime Institute focuses on improving uptime management in Data Center Facilities and Information Technology organizations. Members represent Fortune 500 companies who collectively and interactively learn from each other. They sponsor meetings, tours, benchmarking, best practices, uptime metrics, and provide abnormal incident collection and analysis. They also provide seminars, training in IT, and facilities site infrastructure uptime management, and conduct sponsored research.
- AFCOM — AFCOM is an association for data center professionals offering services to help support the management of data centers around the world. AFCOM was established in 1981 to offer data center managers the latest information and technology through annual conferences, published magazines, research and hotline services, and industry alliances.
- Electric Power Research Institute — The Electric Power Research Institute has investigated various aspects of data centers including use of distributed power, power quality, and reliability. They have participated in the Consortium for Electric Infrastructure to Support a Digital Society (CEIDS).
- Silicon Valley Leadership Group — Silicon Valley Leadership Group is organized to involve principal officers and senior managers of member companies in a cooperative effort with local, regional, state and federal government officials to address major public policy issues affecting the economic health and quality of life in Silicon Valley. Currently, Silicon Valley Leadership Group addresses the following five core issues: affordable housing, comprehensive transportation, reliable energy, quality education and a sustainable environment.
- United States Telecom Association — The United States Telecom Association is dedicated to serving the needs of the telecommunications community. They provide a forum for the telecommunications industry to define issues, debate policy and set goals. They provide lobbying, and regulatory interface for the industry.
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