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    About Kevin Normandeau

    Kevin Normandeau, is a veteran of the technology publishing industry having worked at a variety of technology sites including PC World; AOL Computing; Network World; Geek.com and International Data Group (IDG). Kevin lives in Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. When he is not in front of the computer (which is most of the time) he likes to get out to ski, hike and mountain bike.

    Here are my most recent posts

  • Learn How DCIM Can Save You 30 Percent in Data Center Operations Costs

    April 17th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    Please join Rich Miller and Intel's Jeff Klaus for a webinar on April 25 where they will explain Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) and its contributions to managing power and cooling usage in the data center. The event will focus on the servers and explain how managers can introduce a holistic energy optimization solution. Read More

  • What is a Modular Data Center?

    April 4th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    The concept of a modular data center solution has eluded definition, if not comprehension. Through the short history of modular solutions and vendor marketing, a definition and categorization of solutions has emerged. This is the second article in the series, DCK Guide to Modular Data Centers. Read More

  • Comparing Cost of a Custom Data Centers

    March 25th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    It should be noted that a custom data center design may cost somewhat more than a standard data center. This aspect should be examined closely, a higher initial Capex alone (whether amortized or factored into a lease) should not be the deciding factor alone. It is possible that over the long run it can actually represent a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) if the custom design results in lower operating costs from improved energy efficiency. Read More

  • Why IPS Devices and Firewalls Fail to Stop DDoS Threats

    February 21st, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    Cloud computing and the growing usage of the Internet has placed even greater demands on a corporate data center. Now, organizations are relying more and more on their IT infrastructure to be the mechanism to drive growth and enable agility. Because of this focus on the data center, concerns around security have continued to grow [...] Read More

  • DCK Webinar: Data Center Total Cost of Ownership

    February 14th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    Whether you decide to build, lease or buy a data center it is important to deepen your understanding of the Total Cost of Ownership of your data center(s). Join DCK for a webinar that dives into what you need to know about TCO. Read More

  • The Next-Generation Workspace Will Revolve Around Mobility and Virtualization

    February 13th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    IT consumerization and BYOD has created a new type of user where mobility and virtualization play a vital role in productivity. In deploying new types of mobility and virtualization solutions, administrators must consider the underlying infrastructure as well as the all-important end-user experience. Read More

  • The Migration Path from 10G to 40G and Beyond

    February 6th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    Data centers today require more throughputs, more bandwidth and more resources to continue to deliver the type of performance required to maintain optimal business operations. As more demands have been placed on the data center, administrators have turned to fiber solutions to help them obtain the type of LAN bandwidth that they require. Read More

  • 5 Questions to Ask About Your 10Gbe Data Center

    January 15th, 2013 : Kevin Normandeau

    Virtualization, cloud computing, and a distribute infrastructure has greatly increased the demand for data center bandwidth. More information and data is being passed through high-density servers and there has become a direct need for 10GbE network bandwidth capabilities. Why is this important? Read More

  • Data Center Containment Provider Due Diligence

    December 6th, 2012 : Kevin Normandeau

    This is the fifth article in a best practices series on data center energy efficiency through effective airflow management strategies. When considering containment providers and their solutions, make sure to do your due diligence. Consider the following points during that process. Read More

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