MaxiScale Introduces Cloud Computing Kit
Sunnyvale, Calif., Dec. 9, 2009—MaxiScale, Inc., a technology leader in cloud-scale file serving and storage, offers a cloud computing starter kit aimed at companies launching cloud computing initiatives that must solve the growing issue of unpredictable and exploding data requirements. Service providers, enterprises and companies delivering public and private cloud applications can take the critical first step to scale their file serving and storage infrastructure reliably and cost effectively.

The MaxiScale FLEX software platform delivers file serving and storage performance at scale for cloud computing and Web applications. The FLEX platform offers a breakthrough architecture that makes it easy to add capacity on demand by linearly scaling a single namespace to hundreds of petabytes. It eliminates single points of failure and ensures continuous availability compared to systems with centralized control bottlenecks that do not scale and are prone to downtime. This solution appeals to companies building infrastructure to support public and private cloud and Web applications.
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Siemon Video Examines Critical IT Concerns
Watertown, Conn., Dec. 9, 2009—Siemon, a global leader in network cabling solutions, has launched a short online video to highlight how the company’s next-generation intelligent infrastructure management (IIM) system, MapIT G2, addresses today’s most critical IT and network concerns: downtime, network security, density and power consumption. The video serves both as an introduction to IIM (also known as intelligent patching) systems as well as highlighting the unique benefits of the innovative Siemon MapIT G2 solution.

The video demonstrates how MapIT G2’s combination of smart patch panels and cords, analyzers and software delivers enhanced visibility of a network infrastructure. Delivering hierarchical views from cabinet to work area, to floor layouts including type and physical location of every device (e.g., PCs, servers, laptops, printers, etc) connected to the network, MapIT G2 provides IT managers with real-time network documentation and helps to maximize the utilization of network assets.
www.siemon.com/us/mapitg2/

Schneider Electric Adds Videos on Automatic Transfer Systems to Online Library
Palatine, Ill., Dec. 9, 2009—Schneider Electric announced the release of a new educational video series on its www.criticalpowernow.com Web site. The two-part series focuses on automatic transfer systems in a mission-critical environment. Automatic transfer systems (ATSs) part one discusses the role of an ATS in addressing reliability challenges in data centers and other critical power environments. Part two features Schneider Electric critical power experts profiling the important considerations to achieve automatic transfer higher in the system. When properly designed and implemented, ATSs provide a vital function in reliable power system operation. Working in conjunction with alternate power sources and UPSs, an ATS helps to ensure critical system loads receive the reliable power they require to function.
www.criticalpowernow.com

Corning Cable Systems Introduces Innovative Systems Components
Hickory, N.C., Dec. 8, 2009—Corning Cable Systems LLC continues to expand its plug-and-play AnyLAN systems by introducing three new components to the solution: the AnyLAN Ruggedized Zone Enclosure, the AnyLAN Integrated Single-Panel Housing and the AnyLAN Integrated 1U Housing. These innovations further enable the deployment of certain system components in less than a minute while ensuring high levels of quality and reliability.
www.corning.com/cablesystems

Emerson Compact UPS System Provides Protection for Critical Applications
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2009—As data center managers struggle to balance organizational pressure to deliver both efficiency and availability, Emerson Network Power has introduced the Liebert GXT3, a true online uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that protects IT equipment from virtually all power disturbances due to blackouts, brownouts, sags, surges or noise interference. The product is available globally. Configurable as a tower or rack-mount model, the compact Liebert GXT3 UPS delivers continuous, high-quality AC power to connected equipment with no break when transferring to battery. It is available in 120V and 230V systems and in models from 500 VA to 3000 VA of capacity and battery backup in just 2U of rack space. Matching external battery cabinets in 2U height are also offered to achieve additional backup time.
www.liebert.com

IBM Partners with Emerson to Increase Data Center Efficiency and Reduce Costs
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2009—Emerson Network Power is one of the companies collaborating with IBM to meet the rising demand for energy efficient data center capacity. IBM is strategically partnering with technology leaders, such as Emerson Network Power, to help customers expand their operations more efficiently through the use of modularized data centers. As part of the collaboration, IBM is working with Emerson Network Power to integrate its power and precision cooling products and services with IBM’s Portable Modular Data Center.
www.emersonnetworkpower.com