ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upsite Technologies, Inc., a leader in data center airflow management solutions, today announced with deep regret that its founder, Kenneth Brill passed away on July 30, 2013. Mr. Brill founded Upsite Technologies in 2001.
Mr. Brill’s thought leadership in the data center space over the last thirty years has led to increased efficiency and higher performing data centers, earning him respect across the industry. Even as new technologies came to market, Mr. Brill continued to challenge the industry to come up with a better solution for data center operations and efficiency.
Described as brilliant, curious, independent and unyielding, Mr. Brill worked throughout his career to promote data center uptime and IT energy efficiency. Mr. Brill’s constant passion for data center efficiency led him to create a number of data-center innovations, such as the industry’s widely-adopted tiered system for evaluating and classifying data center availability levels.
Mr. Brill has also been recognized by the Uptime Institute Symposium and the British Computer Society, and has been published in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Additionally, Mr. Brill was awarded an honorary PhD from the University of Redlands.
In addition to founding Upsite Technologies, Mr. Brill founded the Uptime Institute, a leading authority dedicated to improving data center performance and efficiency through research, collaboration, innovation and education. Mr. Brill also co-founded the Uninterruptable Uptime Users Group, now known as 7X24 Exchange International.
In June, to honor his work as an innovator in the data center space, Mr. Brill was awarded the first ever 7X24 Exchange International Lifetime Achievement Award during the 7X24 Exchange’s annual conference.
“Ken was a highly respected and influential leader in the data center industry,” said John Thornell, President of Upsite Technologies. “Not only did Ken create a product line to help data center operators manage airflow more efficiently, his passion and practicality for improving the industry led to his founding of a number of organizations where thought leaders could come together in a collaborative environment to further the cause of data center efficiency. Everyone at Upsite Technologies extends their heartfelt condolences to Ken’s family during this difficult time.”
About Upsite Technologies
Upsite Technologies®, Inc. is the industry leader in data center airflow management. Upsite provides a full suite of products and services designed to optimize data center cooling systems, allowing managers to maximize cooling capacity while reducing energy costs. Upsite distributes its award-winning line of services and products, including its KoldLok® raised-floor grommet, through leading channel partners in the data center industry throughout the United States, EMEA and the Asia Pacific region.
Upsite Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Ken Brill, creator of the Uptime Institute, a think tank dedicated to understanding, improving, educating and expanding awareness of uptime and optimal inefficiencies in data centers. Additional information can be found at http://www.upsite.com.