Transforming the Data Center Industry with Aligned's Adaptive and Sustainable Approach
Published: 2023-07-06 | Author: VisionariesNetwork Team
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, speed-to-market, energy and water efficiency, and the ability to seamlessly scale infrastructure as business growth demands are no longer nice-to-haves, but must-haves. Aligned's innovative approach to data centers has revolutionized the industry, making it possible for companies to achieve these goals while also prioritizing sustainability.
ExpandOnDemand: The Future of Data Center Design
Aligned's ExpandOnDemand designs offer customers the flexibility to pivot and scale their infrastructure to support shifting computing environments, whether it's a change in application density or cooling requirements. With Aligned's DeltaFlow~™ and Delta3™ cooling technologies, customers can effortlessly transition from air-cooled to liquid-cooled systems or deploy hybrid cooling systems that combine both air and liquid cooling in the same data hall.
A Decade of Cooling Innovation
For over a decade, Aligned has been innovating cooling technologies to help customers transition from air to liquid cooling or hybrid cooling environments with proven, turnkey solutions. Aligned’s expertise is unmatched, and it works closely with leading server and chip manufacturers, as well as AI leaders, to ensure its ahead of the curve and ready for what's next.
Optimize Your Data Center Strategy
Aligned partners with global technology solutions providers to migrate customers to its data centers as part of its core services offerings. Its migration solutions partners have deep experience with migrations of all sizes and reduce risk through proven processes. By migrating to Aligned, companies can improve their data center environment and optimize their overall data center strategy.
Reliable and Flexible Design
Aligned's data centers provide varying levels of redundancy, from 2N to utility-based on specific requirements. Its Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design decouples space from power and can support density increases vertically within the rack or horizontally with additional rack positions. Its Delta³™ cooling system allows us to increase cooling capacity as needed or ExpandOnDemand™ by adding additional Delta³ fan arrays without impacting live load.
Safety Always
At Aligned, the team prioritizes safety above all else. It builds millions of square feet of data center space annually, supported by an industry-leading safety record across all its locations. The company’s Workplace Safety Program promotes a safe, injury-free working environment through additional training whenever new equipment, procedures, processes, or substances representing new hazards are introduced into the workplace.
Free Your IT Pros
Equipment installation, hardware maintenance, and monitoring can preoccupy your IT staff, leaving little time for innovation and business growth. Aligned Remote Hands services can free them from these burdens, taking over tasks such as tracking and monitoring colocated infrastructure so your company's IT professionals can focus on projects that drive long-term business objectives.
Standard Remote Hands Services
Aligned’s Standard Remote Hands services include:
· Power Cycle
· Cable Modifications
· Cable/Connectivity Investigation
· Cable Labeling
· Equipment Racking and Un-Racking
· New Cabling Installations or Replacements
· New Power Circuit Installations or Replacements
· Other Requests Requiring Purchased Material or Devices
Data Center Connectivity Services
Aligned Access provides high-reliability connections and low-latency transport wherever you need to go. Seamlessly expand your reach and dynamically connect to customers and partners; cloud, IT service and network providers; Internet Exchange (IX) platforms; and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) within or between its data centers as well as beyond them. Aligned’s modern network infrastructure and intuitive Software-defined Network (SDN) adapt seamlessly to your hybrid IT needs.
Meet Ricardo Alário, CEO, ODATA
Ricardo has been working in the dynamic fields of telecommunications, media, and IT since 2002, accumulating a wealth of experience and expertise in the industry. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles in prominent companies, including Latintech Capital and Intel Capital, where he not only contributed to the growth and development of these organizations but also took on additional responsibilities for business development.
As a seasoned professional, Ricardo is an active member of over 15 company boards, utilizing his extensive network and knowledge to provide strategic guidance and support to multiple entities. His extensive boardroom experience has honed his skills in governance, leadership, and strategic decision-making.
Ricardo's educational background is equally impressive. He holds a degree in Public Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP), one of the most prestigious institutions in Brazil. Furthermore, he has also earned an MBA from the renowned Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, further solidifying his credentials as a thought leader in the industry.
With his unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills, Ricardo is well-positioned to drive innovation and success in the telecommunications, media, and IT sectors.
“Scale quickly, sustainably, and seamlessly with our flexible data center designs, backed by a standardized design process – no matter the application.”
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