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AFCO Systems Expands North American Market Reach for Data Center Server and Network Enclosures
Date: Jun 08, 2010
Source: benzinga ( click here to go to the source)

Featured firm in this article: AFCO Systems Development Inc of Farmingdale, NY



AFCO Systems (www.afcosystems.com) today announced it is expanding the marketing and distribution channel for its advanced active airflow data center enclosures, as well as its Value Line of server and network cabinets, by adding Advanced Signal Technologies (AST) as a sales representative for the line. AST will now be able to represent AFCO Systems' award-winning enclosures, to its established customers along the East Coast, which includes a wide variety of companies that are excellent prospects for AFCO's products.

"AFCO Systems' data center enclosures are recognized for their reliability and value," said Jennifer Erni, Principal of Advanced Signal Technologies. "We are excited to add AFCO's enclosures to our offerings. AFCO's data center cabinets complement the technology, data, security and telecommunications products we currently offer our customers."

Combined with existing sales and distribution channels, this new relationship is expected to increase AFCO's responsiveness to customer needs by providing faster and broader distribution of product information.

"AFCO Systems is pleased to welcome AST as a sales representative for our product line," said Mike Mallia, AFCO Systems CEO. "We hope this addition will help us expand and accelerate the adoption of value-priced, easy-to-configure data center enclosures for small and mid-sized data centers. AST brings an impressive set of technical sales and support skills to the market that benefit our mutual customers."

All AFCO Systems' enclosures feature its quality manufacturing and finishing using 14 gauge steel for secure mounting and durability. AFCO Systems Value Line cabinets are easy-to-configure, easy-to-implement and provide a cost-effective solution for handling the new baseline heat densities in the data center. The advanced enclosures include an adjustable base plenum and variable-speed fans to better manage and direct under-floor airflow.

About Advanced Signal Technologies
Advanced Signal Technologies is a professional sales organization representing manufacturers in the networking, security, electrical and telecommunications industries. We are strategically located to serve the New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware markets. We have over 25 years of experience in the industries we serve, working for our clients to help them make better business decisions to create success. For more information, visit http://advancedsignaltechnologies.com or call 917-502-0035

About AFCO Systems
AFCO Systems is a global leader in the design and manufacture of scalable enclosure technology for mission-critical data center environments. It has the one of the largest globally installed bases of active, air-cooled, high-density (5-8 kW) and extreme high-density (up to 24 kW) server and network cabinets. AFCO Systems' active airflow control technique, delivered through its KOOL-IT™ brand of technologies and services, provides cost-effective data center cooling in accordance with ASHRAE standards. This enables data center operators to measure, manage, monitor, and maintain their overall energy efficiency. The company is headquartered in Farmingdale, NY with global operating capabilities for its installations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.afcosystems.com or call 631-249-9441.