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Vantage Data Centre Receives LEED Platinum Certification for its Second Data Centre in Santa Clara

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By Joel ScanlonMar 29 2012

Wholesale data centre developer, Vantage Data Centre has announced that its second data centre V2 located in the campus of Santa Clara has received LEED Platinum certification.

All facilities that have been constructed by Vantage till now have been designed to meet the specifications of LEED Platinum. According to Data Centre Knowledge, V2 is the thirteenth data centre in the world to be awarded the LEED Platinum certification. Vantage’s first data centre V3 received LEED Platinum certification during August 2011. The company’s third building V1 has been nominated for LEED Platinum certification.

Once the certification is received, the Santa Clara campus of Vantage Data Centre will be the largest LEED Platinum certified data centre in the nation. V2 has the capability of scaling up to 18 MW from its current 9 MW without interrupting its physical footprint. According to the CEO of Vantage Data Centre Jim Trout V2 has been strategically designed to provide its customers with an operating platform that is reliable, offers lower operating costs and is highly scalable. The company was successful in integrating LEED requirement with its own processes and standards which enabled it to acquire the certification. The company’s services are targeted towards leading companies and service providers across the world.

Source: http://www.vantagedatacenters.com

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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