Joshua Feinberg and Benjamin Myers discuss common mistakes in physical security within data centers.
Ben highlights that many companies treat each data center project as unique, leading to excessive complexity and potential issues.
He suggests that companies should aim for consistency and standardization across projects, using similar products and designs to streamline operations and ensure a stable supply chain.
This approach can help resolve issues quickly and efficiently, reducing the headaches caused by each project's unique specifications.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #56 Benjamin Myers, National Accounts Sales Executive of DH Pace Company | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Evaluate how to consolidate and standardize data center designs and infrastructure to increase consistency.
- Identify the core set of products and builds that can support most customers' needs.
- Ensure the supply chain is set up to provide the necessary fixes and replacements when issues occur quickly.
Outline
Challenges in Data Center Physical Security
- Joshua Feinberg inquires about the biggest mistakes companies make regarding physical security in data centers.
- Benjamin Myers emphasizes that many companies treat each data center project as unique, leading to excessive complexity and potential issues.
- The current approach involves sending out bid requests to numerous companies, each with different recommendations, adding to the complexity.
- Ben suggests companies aim for consistency and standardization across different projects to simplify operations and reduce errors.
Consolidation and Standardization in Data Center Projects
- Ben advises companies to work with suppliers that provide consistent products and solutions across multiple projects.
- He highlights the benefits of using similar products in different data centers, which helps maintain a stable supply chain.
- Ben mentions that his company can quickly bring in inventory, ensuring issues are resolved within 24 hours.
- The lack of consistency leads to confusion and inefficiency when different projects require different solutions, creating unnecessary headaches.
Simplifying Data Center Operations
- Myers stresses the importance of simplifying and standardizing data center projects to avoid unnecessary complications.
- He suggests that companies should create consistent design and product specifications for their data centers.
- Myers believes that standardization helps in better planning and execution, reducing the risk of errors and delays.
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