Aperture Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of software for managing the physical infrastructure of data centres, has announced a formal partnership with engineering and consulting specialist Environmental Systems Design Inc. (ESD Inc.).
Under the partnership, ESD will apply the technical engineering data encapsulated in Aperture's VISTA Symbol Repository to assist in its consulting projects. This data will be incorporated in operational plans and processes that ESD is creating for its data center clients including architects, building developers and property/facility managers.
ESD provides engineering design solutions, worldwide, to data centers and other projects. The company has more than 200 engineering and design professionals which support a diverse range of clients in markets including commercial, health and science, education, assembly, energy plants and transportation. The ESD team has recently worked on data center projects for a myriad of companies including JPMorgan Chase, CNA Insurance, Allstate Insurance, Chicago Board of Trade and several others "Aperture VISTA provides unparalleled visibility and management of data center elements and infrastructure, said Paul Schlattman, technical program consultant for ESD. "This comprehensive database of over 30,000 data center objects, from power rails to racks, compliments our proven track record in operational planning and design. By bringing the knowledge and level of detail in Aperture VISTA together with our consulting capabilities, we will be able to grow our engineering services. We're extremely excited about this business partnership, and look forward to working closely with the Aperture team.
Bill Clifford, CEO of Aperture Technologies, said: "ESD has a highly-regarded reputation for engineering consultancy and data center design. The team has a vast experience and resources which allow it to stay ahead in this competitive and exciting market: drawing on the technical knowledge that makes Aperture VISTA the market leader will strengthen both companies' foothold in the market.