APC, Imprint Enterprises, and Xcel Energy Team to Offer Data Center Efficiency Assessments

Aug. 21, 2009 - PRLog -- West Kingston, RI, July 15, 2009 — APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in integrated critical power and cooling solutions, and Imprint Enterprises, a network and data center solutions provider, announced today an agreement to jointly provide pre-approved data center energy efficiency assessments as part of Xcel Energy’s  comprehensive Data Center Efficiency Program. The partnership will help Xcel Energy business customers in Colorado and Minnesota take advantage of energy rebates while reducing energy consumption, lowering operating costs and decreasing carbon footprints. The comprehensive energy assessments for any sized network closets, IT rooms or data centers will include on-site evaluations, energy savings projections, identification of available rebates for hardware upgrades, and recommendations for operating at peak efficiency.

“As a leader in energy management for data centers, APC is excited to extend our partnership with Imprint Enterprises into our Data Center Assessment Services offer,” said Kevin Brown, Vice President of Global Solution Offer Management for APC. “Our Assessment Services are built upon 10 years of research and leadership within the data center industry, and we look forward to applying this leadership to aid Colorado and Minnesota businesses.”

“Whether managers are interested in demonstrating green business practices or simply want to save money on energy bills, efficiency is the best place to start,” said Xcel Energy Program Manager Ann Garbow. “Our studies can help identify energy saving opportunities in data center equipment, design and operational choices. We offer rebates for both the study and for implementing the recommended measures.”

“With the challenges facing organizations through these economic times, the ability to green the data center not only assists in promoting good ecological stewardship but can impact a company’s bottom line through reduced operational costs. The assessment process provides an excellent tool to taking the guess work out of determining where cost-savings can be reached,” said Imprint Enterprises President Pete McGurran.

Starting today, clients can contact APC and Imprint Enterprises to initiate evaluation of their current data center equipment, design, operations and processes to better manage and control their energy consumption and costs. To learn more about Imprint Enterprises services offering please visit www.imprintmn.com or call 651-488-9343.

About APC by Schneider Electric
APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading product, software and systems for home, office, data center and factory floor applications. Backed by the strength, experience, and wide network of Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services, APC delivers well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained solutions throughout their lifecycle. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, APC delivers pioneering, energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications. In 2007, Schneider Electric acquired APC and combined it with MGE UPS Systems to form Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services Business Unit, which recorded 2008 revenue of €2,6 billion (including APC-MGE sales of $3.7 billion) and employed 12,000 people worldwide. APC solutions
include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, physical security and design and management software, including APCs InfraStruXure® architecture, the industry’s most comprehensive integrated power, cooling, and management solution. Schneider Electric, with 114,000 employees and operations in 100 countries, achieved sales of €18,3 billion in 2008. All trademarks are the property of their owners. www.apc.com

About Imprint Enterprises
Since 1975, Imprint Enterprises has been the one clear choice for Network and Data Center Solutions. Imprint’s products and services include monitoring and management solutions for servers, network devices and workstations; APC by Schneider Electric data racks, UPS power and cooling solutions; as well as data storage media and print toner and service. Imprint is a Vision Business Partner and a leading VAR and distributor of IT products, imaging supplies as well as a nationwide supplier of computer hardware and software. Vision’s network consists of over 80 sales and warehouse facilities throughout North America and over a billion dollars in purchasing power. Imprint’s team of highly skilled network engineers, sales people and support staff work closely with their customers to provide customized solutions for datacenter and technology needs. To learn more about Imprint’s services offering and other innovative solutions please visit
www.imprintmn.com or call Imprint Enterprises at 651-488-9343.

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Since 1975, Imprint Enterprises has been the one clear choice for Network and Data Center Solutions. Imprint’s products and services include monitoring and management solutions for servers, network devices and workstations; APC by Schneider Electric data racks, UPS power and cooling solutions; as well as data storage media and print toner and service. Imprint is a Vision Business Partner and a leading VAR and distributor of IT products, imaging supplies as well as a nationwide supplier of computer hardware and software. Vision’s network consists of over 80 sales and warehouse facilities throughout North America and over a billion dollars in purchasing power. Imprint’s team of highly skilled network engineers, sales people and support staff work closely with their customers to provide customized solutions for datacenter and technology needs.