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Small may be beautiful but the design and operation of data centres of up to 250 KW brings with it its own particular challenges of space utilisation, power distribution and back-up, cooling, access and security. Most micro data centres are situated in buildings designed primarily for purposes other than housing IT and this accentuates the challenges of designing and operating the micro-data centre.


2010 Winner: University of Hertfordshire
2009 Winner: Bristol City Council: 'Council House' modular data centre2008 Winner: London City Airport: Modular Datacentre
2007 Winner: Comtec Enterprises

• Be located in EMEA
• Have a total facility power requirement of up to 250 KW
• Have started operation since 1st September 2010 or are due to be operational by 31st December 2011

• Evidence of success in meeting IT, corporate & engineering objectives including those relating specifically to facility performance and delivery (25%)
• Best practice in evaluating and deciding on M&E options to ensure objectives are met (25%)
• Development & implementation of processes for measuring and analyzing delivery (25%)
• Capability of project to act an examplar to the wider market in relation to the issues of the micro-data centre (25%).