Why Data Center Expansion Still Makes Sense in the Cloudy Future
Why Data Center Expansion Still Makes Sense in the Cloudy Future
Monday, May 16, 2011 | 3:30PM–4:20PM | Valencia (1st Floor)
Session Type:
Professional Development
As the cloud is now a viable sourcing option in many cases, what are the advantages and disadvantages of investment in the expansion of university-owned data center facilities? This session will cover the challenges faced during recent data center expansion projects and provide perspectives from different viewpoints. This interactive presentation will also provide attendees with information to help them decide whether to invest in the expansion of campus data center facilities.
Presenters
Rob Lowden
Chief Information Officer, Indiana University
Ray Parpart
Director Data Center Strategy & Operations, University of Chicago
Steven Premeau
Former Director of Enterprise System Architecture & Administration, University of Maine System