Mexico Travel: Colima City - Hike Volcano of Fire
Develop Your Domain Names
Arthur Blank & Co. Locks Up its Data Center With Fire-Proof Room Protection from FIRELOCK
Kutztown, PA (PRWEB) February 13, 2008 -- As part of a comprehensive disaster protection and recovery initiative, Arthur Blank & Co (http://www.arthurblank.com)., the largest provider of private label credit and gift cards in North America, recently put a "lock" on its data center with the installation of a fireproof, Class 125-rated server vault from FIRELOCK (http://www.servervaults.com/).
The new FIRELOCK-protected data center room can withstand temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit outside the walls, while keeping inside temperatures below 125 degrees Fahrenheit (Class 125 (http://www.servervaults.com/faq.asp) certified), ensuring the protection of sensitive servers and data housed in the facility.
"Protecting business and client data," said Jamie Caples, director of IT for Arthur Blank & Co., "is vital to our company's promise of delivering cards and related services with maximum uptime. Our retail and financial services clients deal with sensitive information that potentially involves billions of dollars, so they depend on us to plan for any contingency." Protecting their primary data center with a Class 125 fireproof vault is a critical element of Arthur Blank & Co.'s disaster recovery plan.
The FIRELOCK Server Vault is comprised of several components (http://www.servervaults.com/components.asp). The walls and roof are constructed with a modular panel system using a core of ceramic fiber insulation, the same material used in steel foundries and for other high temperature industrial applications. A double door assembly, to meet the stringent Class 125 rating, is equipped with automatic closers that are activated by heat, smoke, flammable gas or a power failure.
Insulated cable penetrations, similar to those used in nuclear power plants, allow the myriad of data and power cables to be brought in without compromising the fireproof chamber. The coolant lines for the Liebert HVAC system are also protected by these insulated conduit penetrations. The entry points for the air ducts in the HVAC system are three-stage damper assemblies, which are protected by a housing also insulated with ceramic fiber.
According to Caples, "We realized standard room construction methods would allow heat and smoke to damage our data center even before flames penetrated the structure, which is why we sought out a data-rated vault solution for our facility. When we realized that the use of these pre-constructed fire-proof walls were comparable in cost to traditional dry wall construction the decision was easy."
In addition to the fire protection capabilities of FIRELOCK Server Vaults, the integrated Unimount ceiling grid makes it fast and efficient to install overhead wire management systems. FIRELOCK's installation crew welds Unistrut directly to the roof panels of the vault so cable runs can be configured to match the server rack layout. There is also a great deal of flexibility in where the HVAC system and ducts can be located to optimize climate control and airflow.
FIRELOCK vaults have traditionally been used to protect magnetic media, microfilm and other temperature-sensitive information assets. As data storage technologies have evolved, FIRELOCK has seen an increasing demand for vaults to protect data centers. The modular design allows these vaults to be built to the exact size and configuration requirements for retrofitting existing data centers or constructing new facilities. The lightweight panel system even allows vaults to be located on upper floors. For above-grade locations FIRELOCK installs an insulated floor system to protect against potential heat sources below the vault. The modular design also means vaults can be expanded or relocated if needed. The inherent design flexibility of FIRELOCK's Server Vaults ensures their viability as data centers continue to evolve.
About FIRELOCK®
FIRELOCK provides custom design expertise and manufactures and installs modular record storage vaults in a variety of sizes, from small rooms up to 25,000 cu. ft. These vaults are designed to provide UL Class 125 fire protection, along with environmental controls for your critical or vital information assets. Lightweight, expandable panel systems are available to construct fire-safe and heat-safe vaults for the protection of IT infrastructure, magnetic media, micrographic media, and optical disks. The FIRELOCK vault is the highest rated fire protection storage environment for heat-sensitive processing equipment and computer media available in the industry. Our client list includes service organizations of all types and sizes from diverse industries, ranging from hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, to major financial houses and State and Local Government offices. Information on FIRELOCK's server vault application is available at www.servervaults.com, or contact us at 610-756-6040.
About Arthur Blank & Co., Inc.® a division of American Banknote
Founded in 1934, Arthur Blank & Co. is a leading North American producer of private-label plastic cards. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, and Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Arthur Blank has the capacity to print up to 1.5 billion cards per year. Arthur Blank's cards are currently being utilized as secure cards (including MasterCard & Visa), bank cards; healthcare and insurance cards; private label credit cards; ID, security and access cards; membership and gift cards; and gaming and hotel key cards. For more information on all of Arthur Blank's card products, visit www.arthurblank.com or call 617-325-9600.
###
MORE ARTICLES:
Trendy Travelers City Hop in Search of Luxury Eating
With food-focused tourism emerging as a new trend in the form of table hopping and cooking school holidays, EuroBookings.com has launched a new set of tools to help travelers find discount European hotels that are off the beaten tourist path.
Outskirts Press Announces Tangled Web, the Latest Highly Anticipated Music - Latin Book from Jersey City, NJ, Author Derek Beres
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Tangled Web: The Best Music Tour You Never Heard Of by Derek Beres, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Music - Latin category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $10.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/tangledweb was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.
Miami Votes FlatRate Moving as City's Best Mover
Citysearch Audiences in South Florida Vote FlatRate Best Mover -- No Contest!
Agoda Says 'Shop Til You Drop' at the Great Singapore Sale with Hot Hotel Deals for Bargain Hunters Now Until End of July
Shoppers rejoice! The famous Great Singapore Sale has begun and runs for an entire 2 months (from May 23 until July 20) offering bargain buyers unbeatable discounts on a variety of international and luxury brands. In conjunction with the event, online hotel bookings website Agoda.com is celebrating with bargain hotel rates and promotions.
Lake Buena Vista, FL Hotel Welcomes Guests Visiting Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
Nearby SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village Offers Comfortable & Convenient Florida Accommodations
Eastern Kentucky University to Launch New Online Degree in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology in Fall '07
Beginning this fall, Eastern Kentucky University will deliver its expertise in fire and safety education to students around the country by offering its Bachelor of Science in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology (http://safetymanagement.eku.edu) completely online. The program is one of only a handful of bachelor degrees with a focus on fire protection administration offered in the United States, and it is backed by one of the most distinguished faculty in the world. Online classes toward the degree will begin August 20, 2007.
Indie Film Director Steel Finds "Salvation" in Park City during Sundance
Director J.A. Steel along with composers Dan Radlauer and Cody McCallister take home a Silver Medal for Excellence for Best Impact of Music in a Short Film for the trailer of the new feature film "Salvation".
Copyright Infringement: Australian Government Reviews Exceptions for Reproducing Photos & Films
The Australian Government is currently reviewing the operation of two copyright exceptions which permit photographs and cinematograph films to be copied in a different format for private use.
Hotel Acquisition Corporation Bahamas Sets Closing Date for Royal Oasis Resort Hotel, Freeport, Bahamas
HAC Bahamas plans to redevelop the Royal Oasis Resort in Freeport, Bahamas
City of Overland Park Selects Mirage Networks to Protect Emergency Services Network : Mirage 802.1X is Central to Network Security Strategy
Mirage Networks, developer of patented, full-cycle Network Access Control (NAC) technology, today announced that the City of Overland Park has chosen Mirage?s NAC solution to fully protect the city?s critical network infrastructure. The network provides real time communication services for the fire department, police department and other emergency services. Already a Mirage customer for behavioral policy enforcement, the City of Overland Park has expanded the solution to leverage 802.1X for endpoint authentication.
Kids And Fire Safety
Fires are the most threatening situation that a family can find themselves in By teaching your child basic safety tips, it may save his life as well as your own
Hotel in Lake Buena Vista Offers Imaginative Accommodations
Springhill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village Features Family-Friendly Accommodations for Guest Coming for La NoubaTM by Cirque du Soleil®
LegalView Informs Readers of Potential Firefighter Asbestos Exposure at a Recent Department Store Fire
LegalView continues to inform readers of the most recent mesothelioma and asbestos news updates on its mesothelioma blog. A recent department store fire has nearly 60 firefighters worried about potential exposure to asbestos
Downtown Chicago IL Hotel Organizes Donation to Local Women's Organization, WINGS
Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North continues charitable giving and community relations mission.
London's Zetter is Best Small Hotel at the Visit London Awards 2006
The Zetter, a member of Epoque Hotels' first-rate collection of boutique hotels, triumphs as London's Best Small Hotel 2006.
