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Data Centre Alliance launches
data-central.org - the data centres own collaboration, project and business networking platform
Simon Campbell-Whyte DCA Executive Director provides an overview of what this means for the industry.
I’m pleased to announce that the DCA has launched Data-Central. org, the industry’s own online collaboration and networking platform and the first of its kind. The DCA has provided this essential tool for its members for many reasons and has been built to last with the long term needs of the industry in mind.
DCA members will by now have been issued with their log in credentials. However for those who have yet to explore the site, here’s a quick overview of the features and functionality
Data-Central.org offers.
Collaboration & project workspace As the DCA engages in more R&D projects in conjunction with research councils, Universities and the industry at large, it is essential to be able to manage these securely and efficiently, Data Central provides the ability to set up “Groups” of participants with the relevant tools who are able to conduct these activities effectively.
Communication, staying in touch and getting involved
As the DCA membership has grown widely and internationally, it is important that the DCA is able to communicate effectively with its members. Data Central provides rich functionality whilst providing the appropriate privacy settings.
Member organisations can create a public profile of up to 10 pages of content including video, whilst individuals can connect and communicate easily with each other whilst linking and integrating external networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter etc.
The data centre industry is extremely fast moving and Data Central provides newsfeeds, instant chat, blogs, and site wide events calendar to stay in touch with developments and up to date with what’s happening. A centralised library of information is provided for members to submit the latest industry white papers, guidelines and reports.
A democratic voice
Crucial to the effective function of an independent industry association is its ability to consult its members on important issues, Data Central provides the ability to ballot and survey its members on matters important to the industry and the direction of the DCA.
Entry point for working in the data centre industry Through its engagement with universities and programmes of skills
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development the DCA aims to provide an entry point for the next generation of data centre professionals, Data Central allows students to display their experience, training and development to industry employers via the DCA’s individual “Associate” membership.
In Summary...
I hope this gives a flavour for Data-Central and I look forward to seeing you and working with you online in the very near future.
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