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1-800-862-0329
November 13th, 2023 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized DCS Data Centers as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. DCS Data Centers earned the platinum award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.DCS Vice President Dave Wyrick is an Army veteran, and a strong supporter of hiring his fellow Read More...
The president and vice president of DCS participated in the 12th Annual 7x24 DC Chapter Golf Tournament. DCS President, Scott Hoover, won a raffle and donated ½ of his winnings towards the 7×24 Exchange’s STEM scholarship charity. 7×24 Exchange is dedicated to fostering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education through a variety of programs and initiatives. They are committed to encouraging our youth to pursue careers in these disciplines while actively promoting the mission critical operations sector as an integral part of the global community. DCS raffled off a pair of Washington Capitals tickets that were won by Kirk Read More...
The world is facing a truly unprecedented situation that would have been unimaginable for many of us less than 20 days ago. This global COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected our families, businesses and communities, and disrupting our way of life in ways we’ve never seen before. First and foremost, our hearts go out to those that have been directly affected by this pandemic and are sick, we wish them nothing but a very speedy recovery. We are grateful to the tireless efforts of healthcare workers around the world who are working selflessly to manage care for those most in need. Second, Read More...
DCS was proud to sponsor a table at the fourth annual MDA gala “Toast to Life: An Evening with Cirque,” in partnership with Fishing for MD (FFMD). Fishing For MD (Muscular Dystrophy), or FFMD, is a 501(c)(3) offshore fishing team that has a strategic alliance with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) whose purpose is “Fighting Muscle Disease”. Through fundraising activities, sponsorships and tournament winnings, FFMD aims to increase awareness for muscular dystrophy and related diseases that limit strength and mobility, while raising money to help MDA fund lifesaving research and support programs that will help kids and adults affected live Read More...
DCS was honored to participate in the 2019 US Dept. of Labor HireVets award ceremony, where we were awarded Platinum status for our veteran hiring practices. DCS is proud to have such a dedicated team of veterans on our staff. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act or the Act), signed by President Trump on May 5, 2017, requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a Read More...
The demand for data centers is on the rise. Proper execution of the necessary adjustments to meet that demand are important. While some data centers lead the pack when it comes to innovative solutions, each is still a work in progress. With that in mind, here are several key trends we identified as far as what’s currently IN and OUT for the data center industry this year. Scalability is IN. In today’s business environment, organizations are expected to grow quickly. This means their data centers must grow quickly, too. Although scaling can be very costly, facilities designed to quickly adapt Read More...
Servers have been installed in 19 inch racks since before data centers existed. The technology to cool the air in buildings has been developed to a higher standard, and electrical power distribution is a very mature technology, which has made only incremental changes in the last couple years. Given all that, you might be forgiven for thinking that the design of data center hardware is approaching a standard, and future changes will be mere tweaks. However you would be wrong. There are plenty of radical approaches to racks, cooling and power distribution around.Some have been proclaimed for years, others have Read More...
DCS Data Centers was proud to participate in the Carry Forward 5k in San Antonio recently to help raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. When our freedom is threatened, the bravest among us step forward to protect us. Often, these servicemen and women return home with visible and invisible wounds. The mission at WWP is to honor and empower wounded warriors. The mission at Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors — and Carry Forward is a chance to put that mission in motion at one of the most powerful, one-of-a-kind events for veterans. It’s Read More...
How Long Will It Last? Data center REIT shares have rewarded patient investors with gaudy price appreciation. The question now is whether all the good news has already been baked into the share prices? Publicly traded data center providers continue delivering incredible returns year-to-date, with a sector-average return of about 40 percent. How long can this trend continue? It’s impossible to predict future prices for companies traded publicly. However, looking at factors driving the outperformance, and calculating a few valuation metrics it may shed some light on share prices sustainability going forward. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) is the Read More...
Designing data centers with the safety of its workers is a critical first step to reducing construction and work related injuries. How can data centers be built more efficiently while still promoting the safety of every worker? Designing with safety in mind is the first step. Proactively influencing safety in the design phase is exponentially easier and more effective than trying to manage hazards in the construction and start-up phases. Design modification can start with something as simple as standard symbols and abbreviations. By investing in these standardizations once and including them in every construction document, architects and engineers can Read More...
