Friday, September 22, 2017

Exploring Colocation, Business Continuity and Managed Services with High-Tier Data Centers

Connecting professionals in IT, Facilities and Design


We are pleased to announce a Data Center Site Tour (Site Tour) is coming again for individuals in data center management, IT infrastructure and critical system operations.

The Site Tour is arranged to demonstrate the critical power, cooling facilities and data center management solutions by one of the leading data center in Hong Kong. It targets to provide an interactive environment for members of the International Data Center (IDC) industry and IT infrastructure engineers to exchange professional views and experience on mission critical facilities and data center services.

For whoever who are interested in data center colocation and managed services / solutions, the team could provide extra support in order to maintain the customers' satisfaction.


Collaboration


Established in 1996 and headquartered in Hong Kong, One Asia Network Limited (www.oneas1a.com) is a leading IT services and solution provider in Asia providing cloud based solution as well as data center services. OneAsia's top-tier rated data centers are located across Asia to keep their customers connected from anywhere in the world with consistent levels of quality, security and service.









OneAsia is able to offer a full range of cloud computing solutions, from infrastructure, management to application software to business of all sizes without additional capital investment or strong IT support. Furthermore, OneAsia can customize data center services such as colocation, managed services, optimization and business continuity based on customer requirements.


Flexibility, reliability, and security are the core values of OneAsia. With fully redundant infrastructure, well developed systems, multi-layered security and skilled personnel, OneAsia delivers professional and reliable services to customers. With an aim to keep customers connected wherever and whenever they are, OneAsia is staying at the forefront of the industry with extensive infrastructure coverage in Greater China, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.


For details, please visit www.stmedia-asia.com/data-center-tour.html.



Bundled with 2-day Training in Project Management for Data Center & Critical Facilities:
From Design to Commissioning


Building, upgrading or relocating new data centers / mission-critical facilities requires extensive coordination. Project management team shall ensure all components come together smoothly. It is typically fast track from design and planning to testing and commissioning.

You are cordially invited to attend the course which highlights key components required by a project management team who directs the manufacturing, the outfitting and the preparation for a data center / computer room while simultaneously oversees site work, infrastructure for facility, utility installation, etc. and facilitate IT installations.


The course details about how to structure the project management activities with a common language (for data center and mission-critical purposes), avoid cost increment, responsibility gaps and duplication of effort and achieve an efficient process with a predictable outcome. Most importantly, the course outlines how to meet the project goal and SLA (Service Level Agreement) before, during and after completion of the project defined by the owner.


- Reviewing the Project Management Basics

> Planning and Programming a Successful Project for Mission-critical Purposes
> Managing a Project on Time, Cost and Quality

- Contract Management for Data Center Design and Build
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Liaising with Clients (Facility Owners, Project Owners, etc.)
- Liaising with Stakeholders
- Liaising with Design Consultants / Architect
- Managing Facilities / Services Suppliers
- Managing Contractors
- Assessing the Project Progression and Status Meetings
- Conflicts Management
- Change Management and Accommodation
- Project Handover, Testing and Commissioning
- Cases Study


Date: 19 - 20 October 2017 (Thursday - Friday)
Time: 10:00 – 17:30 (around 13 hours)
Venue: Ground Floor, Innocentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Fee: Special rate for CIBSE / HKIE all membership classes


The detailed course content and syllabus are available at www.stmedia-asia.com/newsletter_6.html.



Enrollment & Registration

Kindly complete and return an Application Form together with a crossed cheque made payable to “Strategic Media Asia Limited” - Room 403, 4th Floor, Dominion Centre, 43 - 59 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong.


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Friday, September 1, 2017

Showroom Tour for the Latest Data Center Efficiency Management and BMS Solutions

Half Day Showroom Tour
Sponsored by APC, Schneider Electric (www.schneider-electric.com)





A BIG THANK YOU to the Schneider Electric's team on 25 August 2017. The latest data center energy saving, cooling solutions, efficiency and data center management systems are introduced and explained during the visit.


  

The BMS (Building Management System) solution integrated with cloud computing and data analysis technology is also demonstrated to our engineers and fellow participants.







Further to the our critical facilities design course, the half-day showroom tour provides an interactive environment and opportunities for the engineers to exchange professional views on mission-critical facilities with a hands-on and immersive experience.







About us





Strategic Media Asia (SMA) is one of the approved CPD course providers of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) UK. The team exists to provide an interactive environment and opportunities for members of ICT industry and facilities' engineers to exchange professional views and experience.

SMA connects IT, Facilities and Design. For the Data Center Design Consideration, please visit 
(3) Cooling,
(4) Redundancy,
(9) Code & Standards, and

All topics focus on key components and provide technical advice and recommendations for designing a data center and critical facilities.