The Data Center Alliance brings together the best IT infrastructure manufacturers and solution providers with the simple goal of empowering IT decision makers with the data they need to make smart decisions. IT professionals are constantly bombarded with information. Too much of it and it turns to white noise.The DCA seeks to provide members with succinct, valuable information on new, innovative products and services so they can quickly determine if they want to investigate further - saving valuable time and energy.

Agenda:

• 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Registration

• 8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Opening (David Zucker, Executive Director, DCA)

• 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. "Creative Concepts for Increasing Data Center Efficiency" presented by DCA members Eaton/Wright Line, Fieldview Solutions, Minicom, PDI and Server Technology

• 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Networking Break

• 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: RJ Meyers, Energy Star "Promoting Energy Efficiency in Data Centers with ENERGY STAR"

• 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Keynote Speaker: Herb Villa, "Review of the new ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines and What They Mean to You" 

• 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Moderator - David Zucker, Minicom