Albuquerque, New Mexico – November 4, 2014 – Upsite Technologies, Inc., a leader in data center airflow management solutions, today announced that its newest offering, AisleLok^® Modular Containment, has been named a finalist in the Innovation in the Medium-Data Center category of the 2014 DatacenterDynamics North American Awards.

AisleLok^® is an elegant Airflow Management (AFM) solution that offers the core benefits of containment and aisle separation in a highly flexible, re-deployable and affordable design. AisleLok has improved the airflow conditions at a number of early adopter data centers, including Sandia National Labs. The innovative system’s three main components are comprised of: Rack Top Baffle, Bi-Directional Doors and Adjustable Rack Gap Panel.

“It is an honor for Upsite to be a finalist for DatacenterDynamic’s 2014 Innovation in the Medium-Data Center award,” said Peter Crook, President of Upsite Technologies. “The versatility and cost-effectiveness of AisleLok Modular Containmenthas created a new option for data center owner/operators. It has been gratifying to see it recognized as an innovative solution in the data center space.”  

The 2014 DatacenterDynamics North American Awards are the leading awards in the data center industry, recognizing innovation, leadership and “out of the box” thinking. Finalists were selected by an independent panel of judges. Winners will be announced in New York City on December 2, 2014.

Update: See photos from the ceremony, held on December 2, 2014.

About Upsite Technologies

Upsite Technologies^®, Inc. is an 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 regions.

Upsite Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and included Ken Brill, creator of the Uptime Institute, a think tank dedicated to understanding, improving, educating and expanding awareness of uptime and inefficiencies in data centers.