Michael Lahoud shared his insights on the realities of emerging technology in DCIM.

Panelists included Eddie Schutter, Lead Principal Technical Architect–Data Centers from AT&T; Thomas Jacobik, President – Carolinas Chapter of 7×24 Exchange; and Dan Darnell, Facilities Systems Supervisor from Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network.  The discussion was led by Greg LaCour, Principal of Gensler.

Michael Lahoud also spoke about upcoming trends in the data center industry and data system management.

The 7×24 Exchange Texas South “Bugs and Bytes” event shared key learnings about DCIM from industry leaders. Visit Stream Data Centers’ Insights blog for more expert advice on how to manage your data center and business continuity plan.

Last weekend, San Antonio poured into the traffic-free streets of downtown to enjoy this year’s Síclovía, a family adventure hosted by the YMCA. The city streets became a safe place for families to run, ride bikes, participate in exercise classes and enjoy their Sunday afternoon.

Stream Data Centers participated in the event by hosting a tree adoption on site to encourage awareness and education about protecting the environment. The tree adoption was part of our Stream Builds Green initiative and the company’s commitment to utilizing green-building practices in the construction of private data centers.

Attendees enjoyed a mix of music, healthy food and exercise demos of zumba, yoga, pilates, soccer, boot camp and line dancing.

After a day filled with activities on open San Antonio streets, visitors came by the Stream Data Centers booth to pick up a native plant from a selection of live oak, red oak, and mountain laurel.

Tips were provided on how to care for each type of tree in Texas weather.

Our booth welcomed Mark Bird, City Arborist for San Antonio, and Michael Nentwich, City Forester with the San Antonio Parks and Recreation.

This year was the second time Stream Data Centers sponsored a tree adoption at Síclovía, and, within 2 hours, Stream facilitated the adoption of 450 trees. We hope to continue to help the community build a more responsible lifestyle and environment, starting with bringing a home a shade of green.

Stream Data Centers is committed to leading a responsible corporate culture integrated with our business practice. Our facilities are designed to optimize efficiency and sustainability, and most of our private data center facilities achieve LEED Gold of LEED Silver Certification. Click here to learn more about our San Antonio private data center.

The new Stream Data Centers private data center property in Richardson, Texas. The company will build a similar facility in San Antonio.

Stream Data Centers is expanding again, building a greenfield data center on land it has acquired in San Antonio. The company announced today it has acquired 9.6 acres of land in Westover Hills Business Park.  This will be the company’s second data center in San Antonio, and ninth in Texas. Stream Data Centers will break ground on its San Antonio Private Data Center in May 2013 and the facility will be fully commissioned and ready for occupancy in February 2014.

The data center will be a 75,840 square foot purpose-built facility that will initially deliver 2.25 MW of critical load power, with the ability to easily expand the critical load to 6.75 MW with all necessary conduit and pads in place. It is being divided into three private data center suites, each containing  10,000 square feet of raised floor space

“We are excited to build upon our previous success in San Antonio and start our latest project in the area,” said Paul Moser, Co-Managing Partner of Stream Data Centers.  ”San Antonio’s diverse mix of Fortune 1000 companies and their growing IT requirements is driving the need for more data center space in the city.  San Antonio is also attractive to out-of-region enterprise data center users due to its central US location, reliable infrastructure, and stable cost of electricity.” The company has witnessed the strength of the San Antonio market in the past, selling a previous project to a Fortune 100 company.

Stream will utilize its standard 2N electrical / N+1 mechanical configuration and the project will include dual feed power from two separate substations. Additionally, the carrier-neutral facility will include redundant telecommunication rooms serving each PDC Suite with access to the multiple fiber providers serving the site.

It is being constructed using Miami-Dade County Building Code Standards, providing the ability to withstand 146-mph straight-line winds and uplift. Stream is using accredited construction and design practices required to achieve LEED Gold Certification

Stream strategically selected the site for this development in Westover Hills Business Park because it boasts high security and a robust fiber and power infrastructure. The site is in close proximity to other primary enterprise data centers occupied by Microsoft, Chevron, Lowe’s Corporation, Valero, Frost Bank, Christus Health and others.

San Antonio is one of the fastest growing oil & gas markets as a result of its proximity to Houston and attraction from large companies who are creating operational hubs in the city. It is also home to a large concentration of financial services, healthcare, and government related organizations. Microsoft can at least partially be credited for kicking off a strong San Antonio data center market way back in 2008, when it decided to build a mammoth data center there.

“We look forward once again to working with Stream Data Centers in San Antonio to identify and recruit enterprise data center users to the area,” said Mario Hernandez, president of San Antonio Economic Development Foundation.

Stream has other data center developments in Dallas, Houston, Denver and Minneapolis. Stream Data Centers has a fourteen year track record of providing space for enterprise data center users including Apple, AT&T, The Home Depot, Chevron, Catholic Health Initiatives, Nokia and others.  During that time, Stream has acquired, developed and operated more than 1.5 million square feet of data center space in Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, and California representing more than 125 megawatts of power.

Click here to read the original article on Data Center Knowledge.

Stream on Tap series is a quarterly networking event for data center industry experts and end users. Our March event in Houston was a great success, 45 IT experts and senior executives attended Stream on Tap at Masaraff’s. Industry professionals and end users alike had a chance to discuss trends in data security and disaster recovery.

Stream on Tap Houston was a valuable experience that brought data center industry professionals together to network and share ideas. Contact us to register to attend future Stream on Tap events. Join us in Dallas this May.

Bryan Loewen, Senior Managing Director, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank with Stream Data Centers’ Michael Lahoud, Vice President of Operations.

Bill Hull, Global Data Center Manager for Cameron International engaged in a discussion with Bryan Bennett, Vice President of Stream Data Centers.

From left to right: Gary Wylie, Chief Executive Officer, Wylie and Associates; Bryan Bennett, Vice President, Stream Data Centers; John Deering, Senior Director US Sales / Global Enterprise, Equinix; Joe Kava, Vice President, Google Data Centers Worldwide; Emily Wilkinson, Assistant Editor, Houston Business Journal; Anthony Bolner, Senior Vice President, Stream Data Centers.

Stream Data Centers was pleased to sponsor The Woodlands Development Company’s Arbor Day Celebration, supporting the distribution of more than 120,000 tree seedlings to area residents.  The Woodlands has lost more than 24,000 trees due to severe drought, and replenishing the urban forest through tree adoption is just one part of our commitment to keeping the community green. Our 74,901-square-foot Private Data Center under construction in The Woodlands is targeting LEED Gold certification, which will make it an environmentally-friendly neighbor. This internationally-recognized building program reduces waste, conserves energy and lessens harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, our designs benefit data center users by creating greater operational efficiencies.

The Woodlands is well-known for its strong community and natural beauty, but it is also a great place to do business. As more large corporations make this area their home, they will need reliable data centers to keep their businesses up and running. The Woodlands offers a master-planned office environment, with no proximity to industrial uses, rail lines or flight paths, and is located more than 75 miles from the Gulf Coast. Additionally, The Woodlands provides access to a robust power and fiber infrastructure, making it an ideal site for data center development. Stream Data Centers is proud to join the robust corporate community in The Woodlands and support The Woodlands Development Company as it works to make the area a great place to live and work.

To learn more about our Private Data Center development in The Woodlands, click below to download a brochure.

In his new position, Bennett will oversee marketing in the South Texas region, where Stream is currently active in the Houston and San Antonio markets.

“Bennett brings valuable knowledge and experience to our team and will be a great asset as we grow into new markets,” said Paul Moser, co-managing partner of Stream Data Centers.  “As corporate users continue to expand their operations throughout Texas, having an increased presence in key markets is essential to our business.”

An experienced veteran of the data center and critical facility industry, Bennett has spent 8 years developing, selling and marketing mission critical solutions to the industry’s largest developers and end users

“Stream Data Centers has a great product that meets the current IT and mission critical needs of many end users,” said Bennett. “I look forward to marketing Stream’s Private Data Center model and growing the business.”

Stream Data Centers is expanding its team in response to rapid growth across Texas and in other select markets. The firm recently completed construction on a Private Data Center in the Dallas market and has broken ground on another development in the Houston area. Stream’s Private Data Center model allows companies to immediately deploy critical data center operations, and provides the ability to expand power and cooling infrastructure over the long term. The building can be demised into three fully independent Private Data Center Suites, or controlled by a single tenant.

Prior to joining Stream Data Centers, Bennett worked for Lee Technologies, Inc.  He previously co-founded the Houston AFCOM organization and is a graduate of Texas A&M University.

About Stream Data Centers
Stream Data Centers specializes in developing secure, independent, highly efficient data centers for Corporate America. Since 1999, Stream has acquired and developed more than 1.3 million square feet of data center space, representing over 120 megawatts of power. Stream’s customers include Apple, AT&T, Catholic Health Initiatives, Chevron, The Home Depot and Nokia. Stream currently has data center projects available in Dallas, Houston, Denver and San Antonio.  For more information, visit Stream Data Centers’ website at www.streamdatacenters.com.

Stream Data Centers welcomes Chris Kincaid as vice president of construction.

In this position, Kincaid will oversee construction of the company’s data center facilities. He brings a high level of construction experience in the area of mechanical and electrical systems to Stream Data Centers’ development platform, which has delivered more than 120 megawatts of critical load over the past twelve years.

“Chris’s background in construction of mission critical facilities will be a tremendous asset for our team,” said Rob Kennedy, co-managing partner of Stream Data Centers.  “He adds great expertise to our design, construction and commissioning processes.  His hands-on approach assures the timely, high-quality and cost-controlled delivery that corporate data center users require.”

Kincaid brings 16 years of construction experience, with 8 years dedicated to data center construction and commissioning. He will contribute extensive knowledge of all phases of commercial construction and strong MEP experience.

Stream Data Centers is expanding its team in response to rapid growth across Texas and in other select markets. Kincaid will manage construction of all Stream Data Centers’ facilities, including two purpose-built Private Data Centers under construction in the Dallas and Houston markets. Stream’s Private Data Center model utilizes 2N electrical / N+1 mechanical configuration, is built to Miami-Dade County Building Code standards and follows accredited construction practices required to achieve LEED Gold Certification.

“Stream Data Centers has a proven track record of developing ground-up data center facilities,” said Kincaid. “I look forward to enhancing the team’s construction process as the company continues its expansion.”

Prior to joining Stream Data Centers, Kincaid worked for Lee Technologies, Inc., Emerson Network Power and the United States Air Force.

Stream Data Centers Completes Private Data Center™ in the Dallas Market

Facility opens in Richardson’s Telecom Corridor® Area

DALLAS– Stream Data Centers, a leading data center developer in the Texas market, has completed construction of its fully-commissioned Private Data Center in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The facility is located in a high-tech community, known nationally as the Telecom Corridor® area, which boasts one of the highest concentrations of technology employees in the country.

The Stream Private Data Center is a ground-up, purpose-built data center development totaling 73,320 square feet, built to Miami-Dade County Building Code Standards to withstand 146-mph winds and uplift. Additionally, Stream utilized accredited construction and design practices required to achieve LEED Gold Certification.

“Stream’s Private Data Center is a wholesale option that allows companies to immediately deploy critical data center operations, control their own space and infrastructure, and expand power and cooling in a cost-effective manner over time,” said Paul Moser, co-managing partner of Stream Data Centers. “Demand from corporate users for this purpose-built, scalable product is strong.”

This data center is Stream’s second development in Richardson in the last two years. Richardson’s proven power and fiber infrastructure has attracted major data center operations and critical facilities for companies including Texas Instruments, Bank of America, AT&T, Verizon, Cisco Systems and Fujitsu.

“Richardson is quickly becoming a powerhouse for data center companies looking to locate in our Telecom Corridor® area, and the addition of Stream’s new facility is a very welcome addition,” said Richardson Mayor Bob Townsend. “Its goal for gold-rated LEED construction also builds upon our community’s focus to promote sustainable development, which is another reason why we couldn’t be happier to have such a prominent corporate partner choose to be a part of our city.”

The Stream Private Data Center delivers 3.375 MW of critical load with the ability to easily expand to 6.75 MW across 30,000 square feet of raised floor with all necessary conduit and pads in place. Stream utilizes a 2N electrical / N+1 mechanical configuration and provides dual-feed power from two separate substations. The carrier-neutral facility is served by eight fiber providers through diverse, private fiber conduits.

The building is available and can be controlled by a single tenant or divided into three fully-independent Private Data Center Suites™. Each Private Data Center Suite houses a 10,000-square-foot raised-floor data hall, disaster recovery office space, redundant private telecommunication rooms and a private utility yard.  Each suite is supported by 1,125 KW of 2N critical load delivered by an independent power and cooling infrastructure with the ability to expand to 2,250 KW.

The company is also developing a Private Data Center project in the Houston market and remains active in San Antonio and Denver.

Take a virtual tour of the Private Data Center in Richardson here: Virtual Tour

View photos of the completed Private Data Center here: Image Gallery

Stream Data Centers Begins Construction in The Woodlands
by Olivia Pulsinelli
June 22, 2012

Stream Data Centers has started construction of a data center development in The Woodlands.

The Stream Private Data Center will be 73,320 square feet and will be built to withstand 146-mph winds and uplift, Dallas-based Stream said in a statement. The facility will seek LEED Gold Certification.

A single tenant can control the facility, or it can be divided into three independent data center suites, Stream said. Each suite contains a private 10,000-square-foot raised-floor data hall, private disaster recovery office space, redundant private telecommunications rooms and a private utility yard.

The entire center will deliver 3.375 megawatts of critical load, with each suite delivering 1,125 kilowatts of 2N critical load.

The facility’s location in The Woodlands is outside of the 500-year floodplain and removed from industrial uses, rail lines and flight paths.

The facility, Stream’s fifth data center in Texas in the past four years, will be ready for occupancy in April 2013, Stream said.

Read the full article here.