We know the financial costs of losing data whether there is a power surge, fire, or in extreme cases a tornado.  This can and sometimes does ruin otherwise healthy companies.  This is where Enseva CloudBackup service can help.  With state of the art software and robust infrastructure, Enseva provides you an enterprise class online backup service that ensures that you can quickly get up and running after any kind of data disaster.

The biggest challenges to companies when selecting a backup solution are:

How easy is the product to use and does it work? – The great news is that Enseva CloudBackup has one of the most user friendly web interfaces that allow the end user to setup and begin backups in minutes.  Once backed up, a restore is available with just a few short clicks of the interface.  Find the copy of the original and select a destination for the file.  There are many plugins available as well as Operating Systems that Enseva CloudBackup supports.

Will the product complete backups in my backup window? – Enseva CloudBackup can be seeded for the first full backup.  After this time, the service will utilize incremental backups and utilize block-level comparisons to only backup new data instead of the entire file dramatically cutting down on what needs to be transferred.  This saves on time, space, bandwidth and money.

How secure is the product? – Enseva CloudBackup was designed with security in mind.  A passphrase is created by the customer so they are the only one to know this.  There are multiple encryption options available and once chosen the data is encrypted before leaving the server.  The data remains encrypted during transport and while in Enseva’s data center.  Enseva staff has no access to the data or password.

How much will the product cost? – Enseva CloudBackup has the end user’s wallet in mind when they came up with an aggressive pricing strategy.  Contact sales@enseva.com for more information.

• 93% of companies that lost their data center for 10 days or more due to a disaster, filed for bankruptcy within one year of the disaster. 50% of businesses that found themselves without data management for this same time period filed for bankruptcy immediately. (National Archives & Records Administration in Washington)
• 94% of companies suffering from a catastrophic data loss do not survive – 43% never reopen and 51% close within two years. (University of Texas)
• 30% of all businesses that have a major fire go out of business within a year and 70% fail within five years. (Home Office Computing Magazine)
• 77% of those companies who do test their tape backups found back-up failures. (Boston Computing Network, Data Loss Statistics)
• 7 out of 10 small firms that experience a major data loss go out of business within a year. (DTI/Price waterhouse Coopers)
• 96% of all business workstations are not being backed up. (Contingency Planning and Strategic Research Corporation)
• 50% of all tape backups fail to restore. (Gartner)
• 25% of all PC users suffer from data loss each year (Gartner)*

The most common cause of data loss is hardware failure which in recent studies calculates this at between 40-46%. Hardware failures are even more common in environments that aren’t ideal for computing conditions. Cool temperatures found in most independently controlled data centers can cause issues due to low humidity as well as micro fractures within the silicon of the processor. Excessive heat of housing servers in closets can be just as damaging since they have to work harder to remain cool and utilize more power to do so which in turn generates even more heat.
We know some of the environmental conditions that can cause issues with our servers now, but how can this be prevented? A data center is the right choice to house your critical infrastructure since security, humidity, temperature, and power are all regulated and monitored 24/7 which can help cut down but not eliminate hardware failure. You can use a data center to co-locate your equipment or house redundant equipment for your disaster recovery plan.

There are many human related reasons as well for data loss. Most of these data loss issues can be resolved by utilizing a solid backup strategy. A good backup strategy involves getting your data off-site to a secure location. Utilizing a cloud based solution is becoming more common as costs are declining in storage and bandwidth. A disk to disk to cloud solution is an optimal solution since you would have a localized backup for faster restores while an off-site copy is available in the event of a catastrophic loss.

Enseva is a purpose built data center that is designed to minimize the risks of hardware failure as well as offering cloud based solutions. We have co-location services to host your hardware or utilize our private cloud infrastructure to spin up a server or servers to meet your demands. We also offer a full cloud based backup solution with an option for an onsite NAS for faster recovery times.
To learn more about these exciting offers, please contact sales@enseva.com

*statistics pulled from article 7 Steps to Lose Your Data and Probably Your Job

Enseva and Power Quality University will be hosting a Free General Power Quality Seminar on April 18th from 9:00AM – 12:00PM

About the Training

PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) is a nationally recognized rating system to help facility personnel assess how efficiently their Data Centers use energy. This class will cover industry standards and procedures on effectively measuring energy usage in the facility data center. This class will help the facility manager, It manager or corporate energy manager and technicians understand the metrics that determine a useful PUE measurement that can be used to improve the facility energy consumption. This class will not only discuss current standards, it will show what and where measurements need to be taken and how to use the data from these measurements to calculate a meaningful PUE. This seminar covers… The definition of PUE How to define a Data Center for PUE Problems with establishing PUE Data “Three Part Methodology” of PUE calculation Separation of Data Center Resources Identifying Data Center equipment to measure How to measure PUE Conflicting PUE concepts Pulling it all together

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for: Electrical Contractors, Facility Managers, Network Specialists & Engineers, Data Center Managers or anyone responsible for power quality in your facility or facility designs.

Register Here!

LOST REVENUE = (GR/TH) x I x H

GR = Gross Yearly Revenue

TH = Total Yearly Business Hours

I = Percentage Impact

H = Number of Hours of Outage

Small Business Example: According to the Small Business Administration (SBA.gov), the average annual revenue of a small retail or services business is $7 million, and according to Gartner Research Group (Gartner.com), the average business suffers 87 hours of downtime per year. Let’s use these in our example…

GR = $7,000,000.00

TH = 2,340

I = .293%

H = 87.3

LOST REVENUE = (7,000,000/2340) x .0293 x 87.3 = $7,651.81/Year

If your business grosses higher revenues, operates less business hours, or has a greater average downtime percentage than this example, your costs will be significantly higher. Calculate it yourself and find out what downtime is costing your business!

Questions to be Addressed in This Seminar…

• Can Our Business Afford Downtime?
• What Does Downtime Actually Cost Us?
• What is Our Recovery Time Objective (RTO)?
• Does Our Current Disaster Recovery Plan Meet Our RTO?
• Is Managing Datacenter Operations Our Core-Business Focus?
• Could Datacenter Outsourcing Be the Answer to These and Other Questions?

Where:  Enseva – 755 Metzger Drive, Hiawatha, IA

When:  Wednesday, February 13th, 10:30am – 11:30am

To reserve your seat, please email rsvp@enseva.com.

As companies decide if they should farm out their production or Disaster Relief data security, the question always arises as to “Where do we keep it”?

Lately, more and more businesses the world over are looking at the upper Midwest, specifically Iowa….why?

Before we address the reasons “Why”? Let’s look at the purpose and advantages of Co-locating ones data security (Note: We will not go into TOO much detail now. I will save that for another time).

Simply put, Co-location facilities, by means of acquiring cooling, power, carriers, real estate at or below wholesale costs, at an efficiency level far greater than doing it in house, then spread that savings across the board to the end-users creates maximum security at minimum investment. Thus, allowing businesses to concentrate on their core business.

So with that in mind, here is why Iowa, makes so much sense:

• Low cost real estate. The property cost is very low compared to Eastern. Western, Southern territories as well as any major metropolitan area…this cost savings are transferred to the customer.
• Low Power Costs. 90% of data storage costs are attributed to the cost of cooling the equipment. Iowa has one of the lowest power rates in the nation, which is passed on to the end user.
• Ambient temperature. Iowa’s generally cool climate is idea for Data Centers.
• Disaster threats. Iowa is virtually immune to exposure of hurricane, tidal wave, earthquake, terrorism…etc.
• Multiple Networks. With Iowa being a hub that connects the eastern USA to the western; the fiber network is extremely robust and affordable.
• Peace of Mind. Iowa was ranked #2 for Best state to do business with.*1

Another thing to consider…

While there is still debate as to if the recession is still in effect or not, there is no question that the last few years have been difficult for many businesses. However, the last few years has seen a unique trend when it comes to Iowa and working with Data centers in Iowa.

Specifically, many companies based out of state who have taken their data storage in Iowa, quickly recognized the advantageous low cost of living in Iowa (ranked #5 in the USA *1) and many of them realized corporate GROWTH; by expanding operations closer to the data centers and hire locally, made good business sense.

Incidentally, I speak not as one with an opinion. But one who speaks from experience…as I left Los Angeles to invest and build in Iowa and have never looked back.

*1 – Source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/43238595

DuPont™ FM-200® is accepted and respected worldwide, with a history of protecting some of the world’s most critical and irreplaceable assets. In fact, FM-200® is in use in over one hundred thousand applications, in more than 70 nations.

Many fire suppression systems can cause major damage to – and even destroy – the very things they are supposed to protect. You’re looking to avoid damage – not cause it. You’re looking to reduce downtime – not lengthen it. You want a fire suppression system that deploys quickly and cleanly and won’t leave behind oily residue, particulate, or water. FM-200® fire suppressant stops fires fast. When you consider the potentially devastating environmental effects of an uncontrolled fire, it’s easy to see that an FM-200® system is an important part of an environmentally responsible fire suppression solution.

The FM-200® Difference

FM-200® systems reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, stopping ordinary combustible, electrical, and flammable liquid fires before they cause significant damage. That’s the fastest fire protection available, period. When fire is extinguished this quickly, it means less damage, lower repair costs, and an extra margin of safety for people. It also means less downtime and disruption of business.

FM-200® fire suppressant can be safely used where people are present.

In applications where space is at a premium, FM-200® fire suppression systems are the superior choice. The FM-200® agent is stored in cylinders as a liquid and pressurized with nitrogen, saving huge amounts of storage space. In fact, for the same amount of protection, FM-200® systems take up to seven times less storage space than systems based on CO2 and inert gases.

You cannot afford to settle for minimum fire protection when lives and valuable assets are at stake. There’s no substitute for genuine DuPont™ FM-200® waterless fire protection.

For additional information on DuPont™ FM-200® waterless fire protection, please see the link below…

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About the Training

Come join the area’s leading power quality experts as we demonstrate and replicate common power quality issues, problems and solutions in today’s industrial and commercial electrical environments. Topics covered will include: Surge Protection Devices An overview of the transient environment, SPD design, proper application and the new UL 1449 3rd edition and ANSI/IEEE C62 32 specifications. Power Factor and Harmonics Review the consequences of a BAD power factor and how it affects a facility’s operations and utility bills. We will also explain the term harmonic, how it affects the equipment in a facility, and equipment that will help eliminate the damaging effects of harmonics. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Systems Discussion of how to identify the need and sizing of UPS systems for you or your customer’s facility. Live demonstrations of UPS technologies along with their functions and applications. Power Quality Grounding Discussion of current information on modern grounding systems with respect to power quality.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for: Electrical Contractors, Facility Managers, Network Specialists & Engineers, Data Center Managers or anyone responsible for power quality in your facility or facility designs.

Where

The event will be held at the Enseva – Hiawatha Colocation Facility

755 Metzger Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233

Register now to reserve your spot!

Event Registration Form

The multi-tenant data center facility houses a portion of Iowa Health System’s data and also has the capability, security and infrastructural support to house data for additional corporations that seek off site secure storage for integral data systems.

The 17,000 square foot Enseva Data Center is a collaborative project with Enseva, Iowa Health System, Professional Office Services, the City of Hiawatha, Alliant Energy and Priority One with financing provided by GNB Bank. The new facility has the capacity to build three more modules at 12,000 square feet each.

“The ribbon cutting signifies great partnerships and growth of a new business,” said Doug Sevey, president and CEO of Enseva. “The future in technology services is bright, and it is an exciting time for Enseva.”

Major national health care providers like Iowa Health System, the first tenant in the facility and the impetus behind the project rely entirely on having access to huge volumes of reliable data in order to care for their patient populations.

“Iowa Health System is transforming the way we use every resource possible to improve the health of our patients and the community. Prevention, wellness and recovery are maximized when we have accurate, reliable data available to us,” said Kevin Vermeer, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer/CSO for Iowa Health System. “We surround the patients with the best care: that means best doctors, best nurses, best services, and best data. This facility is critical to our ability to accomplish that.”

The center uses unique electrical and cooling technologies that provide high-efficiency operations and an innovative extra defense against threats such as overheating or power surges. For a number of reasons, the demand for data center construction is growing quickly.

“As our society moves from an industrial to an information age, making sure data is safe and available is one of the most important elements of doing business,” said Chris Sevey, Chief Information Officer with Enseva. “This new facility is a biometrically secured, high density, high efficiency facility that can provide 100% service availability for clients. All of these aspects are important to companies who rely on mission critical data for their operations.”

Enseva partnered with the City of Hiawatha on incentives to locate the data center in the Corridor metro area and to facilitate the requirements needed to build a facility of this magnitude and service. The company also worked with Alliant Energy to identify and provide the electric infrastructure to enhance electric reliability to the operational center.

If you are interested in taking a guided tour of the new, next generation datacenter facility, please email tours@enseva.com or call (888) 851-6281 x706.

IEEE 142-5.1

The grounding of sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers…. and similar electronic equipment, has been found to be one of the important items in achieving useful operation from these systems.

ANSI IEEE also states:

IEEE 142 (4.1.2)

The ground resistance of the ground electrode system should be…. 1-5 ohms for commercial and industrial services. Many equipment vendors require less than 3 ohms.

The best way to achieve a ground resistance of less than 3 ohms is by installing a deep earth ground system.  The average 8 to 10-foot ground rod will not meet minimum NEC code requirements for earth resistance.  The resistance of a shallow (10 feet or less) electrode will vary greatly as seasonal conditions change.  Due to high earth resistance, the typical shallow electrode is unable to maintain an electrical system at earth potential during transient voltage conditions and lightning surges.  Where stable resistance values of less than 5 Ohms are required, electrode depths of 30 – 60 feet are necessary. Installing deep earth driven electrodes is effective and practical for both new and existing facilities.

The ENSEVA facility in Hiawatha, Iowa has installed two 30 foot deep earth ground electrode systems. With two systems they achieve redundancy and each system measures 2.43 ohms, well below the minimum standard.