August 2009 AITP Luncheon Meeting Event

August 13, 2009 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Plaza Club, 20th Floor Main Dining Room

"Data Center and Colocation Strategies"
  • What is a collocation facility and why do companies use them?

  • We will explore data center design strategies and how these have evolved to deal with increased server power consumption over time.

  • Data center best practices in conjunction with new design strategies that have pushed the envelope of past computing power capacity restraints.

  • What are the benefits and constraints of using Colocation facilities

  • Cost analysis on using an Colocation facility

  • Colocation myths and facts

Panel Discussion featuring the following panelists

Fred Rodi
President, DR Fortress, LLC
Fred is a principal of DRFortress, LLC, the only Commercial Class A Datacenter in Hawaii and the host of the State’s only commercial internet exchange.  He is an 11 year veteran of the Telecommunications and Data Center industry and has an extensive working knowledge of the Hawaii, Domestic and International (primarily Asian) markets and sits on the Board of a publically traded international technology company.

Fred spent 6 years working with Equinix, the world’s largest network-neutral datacenter company and has also worked with Tier 1 telecommunication providers as well as financial institutions.  His primary areas of expertise include: Data Center Infrastructure, Internet Exchange, IP, Frame Relay, VoiP, TLS, and other Telecommunications Services.  Mr. Rodi graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Business Administration and lives with his wife and three children in Hawaii.  Of all his accomplishments, Fred is most proud of his family and his extensive volunteer work with charities both in the State and abroad.


Adam Vierra
Sales & Marketing Director, NetRiver Int. LLC
Experienced commercial broker in asset management and acquisition in the data center environment. Expertise includes:
  • Financial analysis as it pertains to pricing models and industry trends, and responsibilities for development and integration of sales, marketing strategies, and contract negotiations.

  • Data center electrical distribution design and TI improvement project management responsibilities: Equipment and vendor selection, budget oversight, and strategic/capacity planning.

  • Corporate financial analysis, real estate acquisition, continuity analysis, and real estate development.

Note:  No parking validation so please park in nearby public lots Harbor Court at 55 Merchant St. or Chinese Cultural Plaza on Bethel St.

Menu:  Sandwich and Salad of the Day includes Iced tea

RSVP Deadline:     August 10, 2009