https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news daily 0.75 2023-10-23 https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/fodere-supports-cardinal-glennon-childrens-hospital monthly 0.5 2023-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/bf54fd35-8af7-4087-b1f2-75fdfd3da3ee/2023_gc_fodere.png News - Fodere Supports Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital - Fodere proudly supports the Glennon Card program benefitting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The Glennon Card is a unique, 10-day discount shopping program supporting the children cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. An individual purchases a Glennon Card for $60 which entitles the cardholder to a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise at over 340 hundreds of participating stores, online websites, salons and restaurants for the 10-day shopping period of October 13-22. 100% of card sales benefit the kids cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. Purchase a Glennon Card at GlennonCard.org and save 20% at 340+ businesses from October 13-22. 2023. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/fodere-produces-data-center-outage-cost-calculator monthly 0.5 2023-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/267ebe03-a128-4bbb-a3bd-bef9940ba272/Outage+Calculator+pic.png News - Fodere Produces Data Center Outage Cost Calculator - Fodere has produced a tool to help businesses and organizations calculate the actual cost of a Data Center outage. Tad Davies, a 35-year veteran of the industry, led the effort. “While there has been a lot of data on the cost of downtime by industry average and many articles suggesting approaches, what I believe is most helpful is a template one can use that provides guidance as to the various costs that should be included in the form of a spreadsheet. All costs vary for each organization and for each outage, this data will produce a more comprehensive understanding of the total impact. Additionally, this tool, once completed, reflects to your executives the rigor of analysis around the data.” Click here to download the tool. Please feel free to provide your suggestions to Tad Davies at tad.davies@fodereconsulting.com after you have had a chance to use the tool. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-celebrates-35th-year-in-the-data-center-industry monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418562787-IKMPS4P3ZEHMBKSUXVH4/Tad+4.jpg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418590979-8ZZHLNH5YRMA9F4CQ4YU/Tad+1.jpg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418610558-5URMZG3BKDCGWTKXVJD1/Tad+2.png News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418610518-5N4NOH0FA8LNNJW3S86E/Tad+3.jpg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418611205-9E4CUYCZYPGWHXF6XZR2/Picture5.jpg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418881717-LSLKC969BBLH78SWS0DW/Tad+DCW+2021.jpeg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418949730-B82PUYWACIO6SY5O8113/DCI+Panel+2.jpg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1679418999613-3N8WIACZGUKQU0GACB4X/TriciaTad+DCW+2022.jpeg News - Tad Davies Celebrates 35th Year in the Data Center Industry https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-presents-the-october-afcom-webinar monthly 0.5 2023-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/0015883f-ccbd-4bc0-974f-9ada0008110e/AFCOM+Webinar+2+2022-10-20.png News - Tad Davies presents the October AFCOM Webinar - As one of the highest rated presentation at Data Center World in March, AFCOM asked Tad Davies and Bill Doty to again present “Enhancing Data Center Uptime through Operational Practices” for their members. The webinar addressed various elements of data center operations that are essential to supporting uptime objectives and what actions an enterprise company has implemented. Operational practices relating to architectural, electrical, mechanical, and security, systems as well as vendor management were discussed. AFCOM members can view the webinar here. If you are not an AFCOM member, consider joining by clicking here. AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education and peer-to-peer networking to its members around the world. In serving the data center industry for more than 40 years, AFCOM has earned recognition as the market leader in educating, connecting, and guiding the data center community. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/fodere-supports-the-glennon-card-program monthly 0.5 2023-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/0aeee9fe-1e0e-4ab4-834c-a484d68f65dd/2022_gc_fodere.jpg News - Fodere Supports the Glennon Card program - Fodere is once again, proud to support the Glennon Card program benefitting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The Glennon Card is a unique, 10-day discount shopping program benefitting the children cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. An individual purchases a Glennon Card which entitles the cardholder to a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise at over 320 hundreds of participating stores, online websites, salons and restaurants for the 10-day shopping period of October 14-23. 100% of card sales benefit the kids cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. Purchase a Glennon Card at GlennonCard.org and save 20% at 270+ businesses from October 15-24. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-and-bill-doty-presented-a-case-study-enhancing-data-center-uptime-through-operational-practices-at-2022-data-center-world monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/76774037-a65e-40fb-9743-5fd5f671e2e1/Tad+DCW+2022.jpeg News - Tad Davies and Bill Doty speak at 2022 Data Center World - Tad Davies (Fodere, President) and Bill Doty (I.T. Group Manager - Data Center Services, C.H. Robinson) presented a case study on “Enhancing Data Center Uptime through Operational Practices”. During the presentation they defined operational improvements that impact data center uptime and explained what operational improvements could be made at your Data Center. Attendees learned from an enterprise data center operator about best operation practices relating to architectural, electrical, mechanical, and security, systems as well as vendor management. Bill and Tad reviewed lessons learned and provided attendees with a checklist they can use to benchmark their operation. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-to-present-a-case-study-at-2022-data-center-world-in-austin monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/9a6907e9-21e5-4e4a-8239-fcaee86dc4dd/DCW+2022+Speaking+Photo.png News - Tad Davies to Present a Case Study at 2022 Data Center World in Austin - Tad Davies (Fodere, President) and Bill Doty (I.T. Group Manager - Data Center Services, C.H. Robinson) will present a case study on “Enhancing Data Center Uptime through Operational Practices”. Improving your operational processes and procedures will positively improve your data center uptime. This session will address various elements of data center operations that are essential to supporting uptime objectives and what actions an enterprise company has implemented. Topics discussed will be operational practices relating to architectural, electrical, mechanical, security, systems as well as vendor management. Lessons learned will be shared. Accompanying the presentation will be a checklist that attendees can use to benchmark their operation. Tad has been a speaker at Data Center World for the past 11 years and serves on AFCOM’s Data Center Institute. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-authors-the-logistics-and-economics-of-data-center-right-sizing-for-afcom-journal monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1637255737329-YW5V379LXWQ8QFIN8W6S/AFCOM+DC+RightSizing+Pic+1.png News - Davies authors “The Logistics and Economics of Data Center Right-Sizing” for AFCOM Journal - Tad Davies, President of Fodere, AFCOM member and Data Center Institute Board member: “Now could be the time to generate worthwhile operating savings that could fund end-of-life equipment replacement. And conditions could be right to make the change faster and with less risk”. The article provides an example of a right-sized Data Center. For AFCOM members, click here to take you to the AFCOM Journal article. If you are not an AFCOM member, consider joining by clicking here. AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education and peer-to-peer networking to its members around the world. In serving the data center industry for more than 40 years, AFCOM has earned recognition as the market leader in educating, connecting, and guiding the data center community. About AFCOM Journal The AFCOM Journal, printed three times annually, is a trusted source of analysis and trends exclusive to data center professionals in the AFCOM community. Each issue provides focused, next-level insight into a theme chosen by AFCOM editors based on issues raised by AFCOM members during chapter meetings – ensuring that the content addresses the top priorities of our members. The Journal explores frontline issues and technologies and offers practical advice, peer best practices, and under-the-hood technology overviews to help AFCOM leaders stand out among their peers in championing data center needs and business continuity. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/fodere-sponsors-a-ssm-health-cardinal-glennon-childrens-hospital-program monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1631732226796-9X7TY254XQY9LPD3OAY4/2021_gc_fodere+_ad_3.jpeg News - Fodere Sponsors a SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Program - Fodere is proud to sponsor the Glennon Card program benefitting SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. The Glennon Card is a unique, 10-day discount shopping program organized by the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation and the Glennon Guild, a 300 member women’s organization serving the children cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. An individual purchases a Glennon Card which entitles the cardholder to a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise at hundreds of participating stores, salons and restaurants for the 10-day shopping period of October 15-24. 100% of card sales benefit the kids cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. Purchase a Glennon Card at GlennonCard.org and save 20% at 270+ businesses from October 15-24. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/4d2r36wgewnj3zmhkwrt3b1lei5syx monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1630422310076-ZZ2IGGYIBC7FH4FC8XQG/Tad+DCW+2021.jpeg News - Fodere President, Tad Davies speaks at 2021 Data Center World - Tad Davies presented a case study on the “The Logistics and Economics of Data Center Rightsizing”. The session walked attendees through a rightsizing scenario, examined the associated economics and provide ideas that attendees could to leverage with their own rightsizing efforts. Attendees asked great questions and offered real world examples from their own experience with data center rightsizing. “Now could be the time to generate worthwhile operating savings that could fund end-of-life equipment replacement,” suggests Davies. “And conditions could be right to make the change faster and with less risk.” Tad has presented at Data Center World for the past 10 years and serves on AFCOM’s Data Center Institute. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-to-present-educational-session-at-2021-data-center-world monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1624637068727-NPHTAARVRSEAELK2HQMJ/Data+Center+World+photo.png News - Tad Davies to present educational session at 2021 Data Center World - Tad Davies will present a case study on the “The Logistics and Economics of Data Center Rightsizing”. Numerous data centers constructed in the early 2000's are significantly underutilized due to several factors. The session reviews how we arrived at this situation, walks attendees through a rightsizing scenario and examines the associated economics. The objective is to provide ideas that attendees may be able to leverage with their own rightsizing efforts. Tad has been a speaker at Data Center World for the past 10 years and serves on AFCOM’s Data Center Institute. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-speaks-on-data-center-institute-panel monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1619619684075-6PKXHFE6U1XYLTO8A72Q/DCI+Panel+1.jpg News - Tad Davies Speaks on Data Center Institute Panel Tad Davies joined members of the DCI Board as they discussed one of the most anticipated white papers in the industry for this month’s AFCOM webinar, AFCOM's Data Center Institute (DCI) "Five Bold Predictions for 2021”. The predictions addressed: Turnkey Edge Packages Will Emerge The Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Job Market Tier 2 Data Centers Will Flourish Bring Your Own Device Now Redefines the Help Desk The Cloud Spend Is Resetting The Data Center Institute board panelists included: Tad Davies - President, Fodere Hector Diaz - Director for Enterprise Data Center and Strategy, Johnson & Johnson Bill Doty - I.T. Group Manager, CH Robinson https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-to-serve-on-content-advisory-board-for-2021-data-center-world monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/3ea4fa05-0378-4258-a51d-f158dd4f929a/Data+Center+Content+advisory.png News - Tad Davies to serve on Content Advisory Board for 2021 Data Center World Fodere President, Tad Davies is honored to be serving with such a distinguished panel on the Content Advisory Board for 2021 Data Center World. We hope to see you in Orlando - August 16 – 19, 2021. For more information about Data Center World click here. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/afcom-data-center-institute-board-member-davies-co-authors-five-bold-predictions monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1624637370412-N179PBTKXMZ2RIMNAFOJ/DCInstitute_Logo_RGB+Small.png News - AFCOM Data Center Institute Board Member, Davies Co-Authors “Five Bold Predictions” - Tad Davies was a participating author of the annual “Five Bold Predictions” white paper, published by AFCOM’s Data Center Institute These bold predictions, made by the AFCOM Data Center Institute board members, are meant to challenge those responsible for data center planning and strategy to look beyond the hype and at today’s reality. The decisions made today will determine the success of the data center in an increasingly competitive landscape. If you are not an AFCOM member, consider joining by clicking here. AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education and peer-to-peer networking to its members around the world. In serving the data center industry for more than 40 years, AFCOM has earned recognition as the market leader in educating, connecting and guiding the data center community. If you are a member, click here to navigate to the document. About Data Center Institute The Data Center Institute is the think tank of AFCOM that focuses on the emerging trends around innovation, technological change, macro-economic shifts and workforce dynamics shaping the data center and IT infrastructure industry worldwide. Its mission is to advance knowledge an inform data center and IT infrastructure professionals through producing independent research, presenting webcasts and speaking at industry conferences like Data Center World on major issues and opportunities affecting the future of data centers and IT infrastructures. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-authors-2021-resolutions-for-data-center-managers monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1610141774960-UZUZUWG77CJSSIDTUWUS/2021+photo.png News - Davies authors 2021 Resolutions for Data Center Managers for AFCOM - Making resolutions based on lessons learned is the best way to push upward and onward after a turbulent year. Tad Davies, DCI Board Member, authors an article for AFCOM News which offers 10 resolutions Data Center managers might consider for 2021. The resolutions focus on making the most of the pivots many businesses made during the pandemic. For ACOM members, click here to take you to the AFCOM News post and you will be able to access the article. If you are not an AFCOM member, consider joining by clicking here. AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education and peer-to-peer networking to its members around the world. In serving the data center industry for more than 40 years, AFCOM has earned recognition as the market leader in educating, connecting and guiding the data center community. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/fodere-presents-building-your-data-center-facilities-cost-model-for-afcom-webinar monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1608154579830-ZVRQD60RI8BQGID097E0/Spreadsheet+.png News - Fodere presents “Building Your Data Center Facilities Cost Model” for AFCOM webinar - Tad Davies, President, Fodere discussed the various aspects that should be considered along with the cost components that should be included when constructing a Data Center Facilities Cost Model. He then reviewed an actual cost model to illustrate various points and demonstrate how one could convey the data via charts and graphs. “Knowing what your data center is costing your organization answers a number of questions you may be asked,” stated Tad. “Mastering the information enables one to have substantive financial conversations with executives, and enhances that person’s value to the organization”. One attendee remarked “I just wanted to let you know that this was the most useful/interesting presentation I have seen in any format in quite some time.” Infrastructure & Operations Manager, State University. About AFCOM AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education and peer-to-peer networking to its members around the world. Through forward-looking research by the Data Center Institute, digital publications like our weekly e-newsletter “Inside the Box”, more than 30 local chapters in North America and Australia, and major events like Data Center World, AFCOM supports thousands of IT, operations, facilities, builders/designers and vendors working in the data center and IT infrastructure industry. In serving the data center industry for more than 40 years, AFCOM has earned recognition as the market leader in educating, connecting and guiding the data center community. Click here to view the webinar, review the presentation or read the article. https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/data-center-cost-modeling-article-published-by-data-center-knowledge-ne4e7 monthly 0.5 2023-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1605039810468-TTP4YYKVIFA47B2ACMO6/cost_picture.png News - Data Center Cost Modeling Article published by Data Center Knowledge - Data Center Knowledge published an article titled “How to Build Your Data Center Cost Model” written by Tad Davies, President, Fodere. The article incorporated supplemental information, graphs and charts. “I was pleased to see that Data Center Knowledge included the additional data that accompanied the article. Many data center practitioners appreciate a deeper dive into cost modeling.” said Davies. See the article How to Build Your Data Center Cost Model For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-authors-article-on-data-center-costnbspmodeling monthly 0.5 2023-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1605026224453-JOBDSE2YF9RVWB4ICHMR/Facility%2525252Bcost.jpg News - Davies Authors Article on Data Center Cost Modeling - “HOW DO OUR DATA CENTER COSTS COMPARE WITH OTHER DELIVERY OPTIONS?” describes the process of creating a cost model of existing data center expenditures. “Determining what your data center is actually costing your organization presents significant challenges. Understanding the true financial landscape enables accurate, fact-based decision-making", writes Davies. Today this is vital as organizations consider whether to continue to operate their own data centers. See the article Data Center Cost Modeling Article. For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/fodere-announces-sba-certification-asnbspwomen-owned-small-business-wosbnbsp monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1624634163313-45SX9ITM1AQC1B7I9JFQ/Merged+SBA-WOSB+logo.png News - FODERE announces SBA certification as Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) - The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded Fodere Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) status, which is a company level diversity certification. The purpose of the WOSB program is to ensure that women owned small businesses have opportunities in federal contracting. “We are proud to be a certified WOSB and are ready to assist all types of businesses improve the performance of their Data Center through assessments, modeling and strategy guidance.” said Tricia Davies, CEO of FODERE. For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/tad-davies-authors-article-for-data-center-knowledge-ten-2020-resolutions-for-a-data-center-manager monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583353266762-TVQAZ51TK6OBHXKR6PG7/DCK+logo.jpeg News - Tad Davies Authors Article for Data Center Knowledge - Ten 2020 Resolutions for a Data Center Manager - Tad Davies authored an article for Data Center Knowledge titled “Ten 2020 Resolutions for a Data Center Manager”. The article suggests practical activities a DCM should be undertaking to improve their approach to their operation. He was worked in the Data Center industry for over three decades. “Data Center Managers have numerous responsibilities and it is challenging to appreciate the various areas of the operation that could impact success. While cloaked in “resolutions”, they are really goals for all managers to achieve,” stated Davies. “My hope is that this will provide new guidance for some and re-enforce existing practices for others. See the article Ten 2020 Resolutions for a Data Center Manager For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/blog-post-title-one-p3z2b monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583204627265-7YLP0VLF0TGZY2QFKJ07/DCW2020.png News - Davies to Speak About Leveraging Vendors at Data Center World 2020 - Tad Davies will be presenting an educational session titled “Leveraging Vendor Management to Improve Resiliency – the Hard and Soft Sides” at Data Center World in San Antonio, March 16 – 19, 2020. This year’s theme is Plan, Manage, and Optimize Your Data Center. “Today, more than ever, we rely on vendor partners for a myriad of services critical to our data center,” stated Tad Davies, a Data Center Institute board member . “However, as staffing has been reduced in our data center and with vendor staff reductions, it creates challenges with maintaining quality of service. Many in data center management are learning vendor management skills on the job. Vendor partnerships are critical to data center availability and consistent collaboration with key vendors can prevent issues and enable faster resolution when problems surface. Abdicating vendor management responsibilities completely to Purchasing is not an effective solution”. This session will suggest practical field-proven approaches to vendor management. Tad, with over 30 years’ experience in the data center industry, will share the hard side, processes you must have in place and the rigor that is required, as well as the soft-side, involving relationship development and enhancement, which, can be significantly beneficial as well. For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/blog-post-title-two-fw8zr monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583249061438-RUJWNZDH7ZNETSKMCWRP/FA+Scorecard.jpg News - Data Center Risk Assessment and Cost Modeling Engagement Completed - Tad Davies led a team that completed a Data Center Risk Assessment and Cost Modeling for a major university in the mid-west this past quarter. The Risk Assessment involves all disciplines – architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, monitoring, and security systems – supporting the data center. In addition to a comprehensive report was a live score-card tool that enables the client to update the score as progress is made. Davies, a +30-year data center industry expert, led the engagement. “We have progressed from only providing our clients with static reports to including active management tools that can be continuously leveraged. Our scorecard tool reflected the condition of 165 attributes for the data center manager but also provided a rolled-up scoring for the executive team. ” The Data Center Cost Model was constructed specifically for the client and provided as in spreadsheet format so that it can be updated by the IT team. “We look at today’s cost but also project over a 10-year period to help our clients make more informed business decisions regarding from where applications might be delivered.” For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583249263872-1ONNEKKNX52HT471OROM/Cost+Model.jpg News - Data Center Risk Assessment and Cost Modeling Engagement Completed https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-presents-to-local-data-center-professionals-at-microsoft-technology-center monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583380626664-TZ77FUZXXA5J6JYWQ4PY/AFCOM+STL+May+2019+1.jpg News - Davies Presents to Local Data Center Professionals at Microsoft Technology Center - Tad Davies presented “Project Pitfalls – Common Issues IT Should Avoid When Planning and Implementing a New Project” to the St. Louis Gateway AFCOM Chapter on May 2, 2019. “If IT personnel will ultimately be held accountable for availability, then they should have input into virtually all aspects of their data center build or remodel project,” stated Davies. “This educational presentation was designed to empower them when they face their next project.” Geared to IT centric attendees who are involved or have responsibility for a construction or remodel project, the educational session took a holistic view of a project from planning through implementation. The focus was educating the IT centric professional about subjects they might not have been entirely comfortable with. Topics included: understanding the vast number of design/construction/AHJs involved and why it matters; setting management expectations early; budgeting; holistic project scheduling vs construction only; and other issues. For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/blog-post-title-three-sxffy monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583252924505-GCEBR611QO6Z0IONGXO0/5+Bold+Predictions+full+size.jpg News - Data Center Institute Issues 5 Bold Predictions for the Data Center in 2019 - AFCOM’s Data Center Institute issued what will be an annual paper addressing future predictions about the data center titled “5 Bold Predictions for the Data Center in 2019”. The Data Center Institute is the think tank of AFCOM that focuses on the emerging trends around innovation, technological change, macro-economic shifts, and workforce dynamics shaping the data center and IT infrastructure industry worldwide. Tad Davies along with other DCI members co-authored the paper. “It was an invigorating experience considering, debating, and ultimately deciding on those issue we felt mattered today” reflected Davies. “I was honored to participate and contribute with these data center veterans whose collective experience totals hundreds of years.” The paper can be accessed from 5 Bold Predictions for the Data Center 2019 For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/blog-post-title-four-psh5h monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583253886419-CPP52ZCKOT0C5VJBCUE8/DCW+2109.jpg News - Davies Discusses Challenges IT Faces When Building/Remodeling Data Centers at Data Center World 2019 - Data Center World Organizers have released the full agenda and Tad Davies, will present “Project Pitfalls – Common Issues IT Should Avoid When Planning and Implementing a New Project” at Data Center World in Phoenix on March 20, 2019. “If IT personnel will ultimately be held accountable for availability, then they should have input into virtually all aspects of their data center build or remodel project,” stated Davies. “This presentation will arm them with the knowledge required to ensure their voice is heard.” Geared to IT centric attendees who are involved or have responsibility for a construction or remodel project, this educational session will take a holistic view of a project from planning through implementation. The focus will be educating the IT centric professional about subjects they may not be entirely comfortable with. Topics will include: understanding the vast number of design/construction/AHJs involved and why it matters; setting management expectations early; budgeting; holistic project scheduling vs construction only; and other issues. For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/risk-assessment-completed-for-international-retailer monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583273956413-VOHVIE1NHGYWU78A92EL/Retailer+risk+assessment.jpg News - Risk Assessment Completed for International Retailer - Tad Davies led a Data Center Risk Assessment for an international retailer. The initial stage involved reviewing information obtained from the client via a formal Request for Information process. The data supplied included existing assets supporting the mission critical environment, current and future anticipated capacities, outage or near miss occurrences, and maintenance history/practices. This stage was followed by a two-day site survey and site interviews. Disciplines addressed included architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, monitoring, physical security, and facility operations. The deliverable consisted of a report in presentation format describing the risks discovered and potential mitigation strategies. An excel-based scorecard tool organized by disciplines was also provided. It is used as an on-going tool to address risk items. As risk items are addressed and each risk’s score is updated, the overall scorecard results improve. “We believe that our scorecard tool will be a simple and fast method to record progress against risk issues that can be shared with leadership,” stated Davies. “Data Center management is so overwhelmed with work. This can alleviate significant time and effort spent reporting.” For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-selected-for-data-center-worlds-content-advisory-team monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583262868103-C3EHW3GO705YHRHQ9EFZ/DCW+2018.jpg News - Davies Selected for 2018 Data Center World's Content Advisory Team - Tad Davies was selected to join the Content Advisory Team (CAT) supporting Data Center World’s 2018 conference. Conference content is the primary draw for Data Center World attendees. Selecting the right topics and attracting the right presenters is critical to attendee satisfaction and the overall success of the event. The Conference Advisory Team (CAT) proactively researches, identifies, and defines conference content, by identifying relevant topics and key presenters from the data center industry, who will add value to the many personas that make up our audience. The CAT commitment is a 5-month effort, by 13 professionals, first defining the Track Sessions, then reviewing abstracts and content to ensure the quality of the educational material. “It’s a great team of experienced industry professionals,” reflected Davies. “I am thrilled to participate and help bolster Data Center World’s educational content. For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/0in8qjzse7e1x9h0t7g3mihfoczgrw monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583255812360-7BX03395FZFSUV0NKZCL/Cost+Model.jpg News - Data Center Cost Modeling Provides Strategic Insights - Tad Davies has developed a Data Center Cost Modeling Tool to help organizations determine the actual costs of their data centers. “Determining all-in costs for your data center is a monumental challenge,” says Davies. “Not only is there a myriad of data but also the data elements are most often siloed departmentally. Additionally, data center costs should not be viewed on a point-in-time or an annual cost basis but rather over an extended period such as 5 – 10 years.” Leveraging over 30 years data center experience, Davies works with clients to build a financial profile customized to their data center. He helps management answer the following questions: What are the all-in costs of operating this data center? Are any costs missing or not accurately reflected? What are my projected data center costs over the next 10 years? Not only operating costs but equipment replacement? How might I compare my data center costs with other delivery options? What is reasonable? What metrics should we be tracking relative to costs? How might we structure our reporting gain further insights into our costs? How can I use accurate information to make better short-term and long-term decisions? For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-teaches-strategies-for-choosing-a-colo-or-managed-services-provider-at-data-center-world-fall-2016 monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583265126299-L81X299Q54T8N1YWTRV2/Colo+Provider+Selection+slide.jpg News - Davies Teaches Strategies for Choosing a Colo or Managed Services Provider at Data Center World, Fall 2016 - New Orleans, LA. Tad Davies delivered an educational session at Data Center World titled “Challenges and Pitfalls in Choosing a Colo or Managed Services Provider”. This session addressed the practical realities/methodologies of the selection process: how to prepare BEFORE calling vendors, potential execution and decision paths, consideration of pricing models, vendor evaluation process, SLA's and contract language. This session provided attendees valuable information that you can use. “While organizations are reviewing their data center strategy and considering off-site options, many are not taking a sufficiently disciplined approach,” stated Davies. “We discussed that a rigorous process will save time and ensure a better outcome, technically and financially.” For further information, contact info@FodereConsulting.com https://www.fodereconsulting.com/news/davies-discusses-convergence-at-data-center-world-closing-session monthly 0.5 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5a9e68f5dcee6a8295478c/1583256912936-TU4UJGQ7FTHAF0WU52W1/DCW%2B2015.jpg News - Davies Discusses Convergence at Data Center World Closing Session - Las Vegas, NV – April 23, 2015. Tad Davies participated in the closing session panel discussion of Data Center World’s Global Conference. The discussion centered on the topic of convergence affecting the data center and IT. “Convergence is affecting the entire ecosystem. From a macro level, we are considering options regarding from where we deliver IT – our own data center, a colocation or managed service provider, and now cloud. From a micro level, it is affecting IT infrastructure, think of hyper-converged server and storage hardware as well as operations as new DCIM solutions roll out,” stated Davies. “A key challenge for data center professionals will be to first understand the landscape then define for their organizations what aspects are relevant for success.” Davies serves on the Board of the Data Center Institute, AFCOM’s research think-thank. 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Provided were 39 recommendations with corresponding budgets, the degree of difficulty to implement each, and comparative priorities across all. “For decades Bick has helped clients ascertain risk and prioritize needs across multiple disciplines – architectural, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and systems,” stated Davies, who led the engagement. “We do so in the context of the client’s business need as well as what is practical and risk-acceptable to implement”. 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