Orion selects Rittal for new secure Data Centre Container
[Johannesburg, 5 October 2011] -
As Christchurch seeks to rebuild itself in the wake of disastrous earthquakes and the harrowing threat of more to come, Orion (owner and operator of the greater Christchurch electricity distribution network) works tirelessly to keep Christchurch powered.In search of the best protection for sensitive computer facilities, Orion commissioned Rittal to supply a transportable Data Centre Container, with direct free cooling technology to house its data centre technology.Surviving the devastation of three major earthquakes in the past 10 months, Orion acts as a centre city bunker. The latest 6.3 magnitude aftershock saw 50 more buildings crumble around it. Orion is the only safe and functioning building in the city centre. Within the grounds are Orion's computer facilities – the facilities building is damaged, but the equipment is still functioning.
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