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Data Center
Austin’s got the power…
EDUCATION
Respected worldwide, the University of Texas at Austin (UT) heads the list of area
universities and colleges with a combined enrollment of more than 118,000 students.
Within 100 miles of Austin, 39 colleges and universities enroll more than 330,000
students, and at 200 miles the student population approaches 900,000, adding to
one of the world’s strongest talent pools.
Austin’s low incidence of natural disasters,
central location, competitive utility rates and
overall great business climate have added to
the success of Data Foundry’s data center
outsourcing services. Mark Noonan, Vice President of Sales, Data Foundry
DEGREES AWARDED IN SELECT SCIENCE FIELDS, AUSTIN METRO AREA INSTITUTIONS
YEAR ENDING JUNE 2007
Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s Doctor’s
Computer & IS 160 263 100 27
Engineering 233 1,031 398 191
Total 393 1,294 498 218
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
EMPLOYMENT IN HIGH TECH INDUSTRIES, AUSTIN MSA 2007
High tech manufacturing 35,101
Computer & electronic product manufacturing 31,346
Computers & peripherals wholesalers 20,081
High tech information & other IT 29,784
Engineering, R&D, & labs / testing 19,014
Total 135,326
Source: Texas Workforce Commission
REAL ESTATE
Real estate is well-priced and available, the telephony infrastructure is in place and
the area’s energy providers are working hand in hand with industry looking for
greener solutions and increased efficiency. Sites around the metro area have quick
and easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport located just ten minutes
from downtown.
Data center buildings typically feature dual feed electric, redundant telecom and other
amenities required by mission critical facilities. Spaces range from colocation facilities
to Tier IV buildings. One of Austin’s data center parks features dual-feed electric service
(in underground conduits) from separate substations that are fed from separate power
sources off the electric grid. The park has two on-site electric substations with capacity
to 400 megawatts. Redundant water, fiber loops and over 12 telecom providers are also
part of the special amenities offered in this state-of-the-art park.
Land sites are found throughout the five-county region. In most industrially zoned
areas, dual-feed from separate transformers from the same substation with diverse
routing is possible. For high-level mission critical facilities, sites are available
with dual-feed from separate substations in place that can accommodate Tier IV
construction. Other sites can be made ready for this type of facility with negotiations
with the local electric utility and city authorities.
Georgetown, located just north of Austin and home to Citicorp’s new facility, has
capacity for an immediate 25 megawatts from separate substations. Multiple telecom
providers service the area.
DATA CENTER SERVICE & SUPPORT
Exemplifying Austin’s market maturation in the data center field, there is a wealth
of support and ancillary businesses providing technology and services to local data
centers. Major providers supply resources for power and electrical systems innovation
and backup. National brand companies such as IBM, AMD, Dell, Sun, Intel, Hewlett-
Packard and Cisco provide services and products for data center design, blade
server development, network setup, management, security and discovery. A variety
of vendors also supply services and space for web hosting, colocation and disaster
recovery services.
When mission critical and affordable redundant power, multiple telecom providers
and talented employees are what make the difference – you can count on Austin
to have the power you need .. . when you need it.
With world-class data center parks, an unparalleled technology base and miles of
fiber, Austin can deliver the necessary elements to keep your data center up and
running. The Austin region, encompassing five counties, is well known for its superior
quality of life, technology-driven industry base and educational attributes, but it is
also known for its low incidence of natural disasters, very competitive utility rates
and qualified technical workforce.
Combine all this with a central time zone, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
and Austin’s unique location in the center of one of the fastest growing states, and
you have a location like no other.
AUSTIN DATA CENTER SUCCESSES
YOUNG. CREATIVE. PRODUCTIVE.
Austin is not only a dynamic business destination, our workforce is a dynamic
business asset. It’s all about the people, and the labor pool in Austin is by far one of
the most innovative, youthful and educated in the country. Our ability to attract and
retain talent led to our population increasing to 1.6 million in 2007.
• Over the last decade, Austin’s growth (44%) significantly outpaces that of the
state (24%) and the nation (13%).
• We are also younger than the country, with nearly half the population (45%) in
the working years between 18 and 44 (compared to 38% nationally). Our median
age (32.4 years) is four years younger than the national median (36.4 years).
• The population is also more educated than the national average with 39% having
at least a bachelor’s degree (compared to 27% nationally).
• Citigroup (Georgetown)
• Hewlett Packard (two data centers)
• IBM
• Home Depot
• Oracle
• Dell
• Veteran’s Administration
• University of Texas
ENERGY
Austin Energy, a unique city-owned utility, has an ongoing commitment to reliability
and redundancy for large power users. Austin Energy was the first of any utility in the
nation to earn ISO 9001 registration for electric service delivery. ISO 9001 is the most
complete and demanding standard in the ISO 9000 series.
Austin Energy offers district cooling, thermal energy storage and distributive
generation services to companies seeking alternatives to traditional power generation,
and works to promote green alternatives whenever possible. The utility sources
power from various grids, helping ensure redundancy and has a program in place for
substation development where needed. Generation is from nuclear, coal, natural gas
and other renewables such as wind and solar.
As part of Austin Energy’s commitment to green energy, a variety of rebate programs
are available to users.
• The Data Center Efficiency Program, part of the Power SaverTM rebate program,
provides rebates up to $200,000 per site (per fiscal year).
• The Commercial Energy Management Rebate Program offers incentives for
commercial customers to increase the energy efficiency of their facilities with a
maximum incentive of $200,000.
• Data centers are also eligible for solar incentives and can participate in GreenChoice,
Austin Energy’s renewable energy program.
The Austin region remains competitive on rates. The City of Austin passed an ordinance
to lower electric rates for large users by 2.5% if consumption reaches 25,000 kW for
two out of the preceding six months and maintains an average load factor of 85% and
above. Other municipal electric utilities in the Austin metro area include: Bastrop Power
& Light, Georgetown Utility Systems, the City of Lockhart and San Marcos Electric
Utility. Outside of these municipal jurisdictions, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative,
Pedernales Electric Cooperative and TXU Energy provide ample power.
Austin’s got the power…
EDUCATION
Respected worldwide, the University of Texas at Austin (UT) heads the list of area
universities and colleges with a combined enrollment of more than 118,000 students.
Within 100 miles of Austin, 39 colleges and universities enroll more than 330,000
students, and at 200 miles the student population approaches 900,000, adding to
one of the world’s strongest talent pools.
Austin’s low incidence of natural disasters,
central location, competitive utility rates and
overall great business climate have added to
the success of Data Foundry’s data center
outsourcing services. Mark Noonan, Vice President of Sales, Data Foundry
DEGREES AWARDED IN SELECT SCIENCE FIELDS, AUSTIN METRO AREA INSTITUTIONS
YEAR ENDING JUNE 2007
Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s Doctor’s
Computer & IS 160 263 100 27
Engineering 233 1,031 398 191
Total 393 1,294 498 218
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
EMPLOYMENT IN HIGH TECH INDUSTRIES, AUSTIN MSA 2007
High tech manufacturing 35,101
Computer & electronic product manufacturing 31,346
Computers & peripherals wholesalers 20,081
High tech information & other IT 29,784
Engineering, R&D, & labs / testing 19,014
Total 135,326
Source: Texas Workforce Commission
REAL ESTATE
Real estate is well-priced and available, the telephony infrastructure is in place and
the area’s energy providers are working hand in hand with industry looking for
greener solutions and increased efficiency. Sites around the metro area have quick
and easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport located just ten minutes
from downtown.
Data center buildings typically feature dual feed electric, redundant telecom and other
amenities required by mission critical facilities. Spaces range from colocation facilities
to Tier IV buildings. One of Austin’s data center parks features dual-feed electric service
(in underground conduits) from separate substations that are fed from separate power
sources off the electric grid. The park has two on-site electric substations with capacity
to 400 megawatts. Redundant water, fiber loops and over 12 telecom providers are also
part of the special amenities offered in this state-of-the-art park.
Land sites are found throughout the five-county region. In most industrially zoned
areas, dual-feed from separate transformers from the same substation with diverse
routing is possible. For high-level mission critical facilities, sites are available
with dual-feed from separate substations in place that can accommodate Tier IV
construction. Other sites can be made ready for this type of facility with negotiations
with the local electric utility and city authorities.
Georgetown, located just north of Austin and home to Citicorp’s new facility, has
capacity for an immediate 25 megawatts from separate substations. Multiple telecom
providers service the area.
DATA CENTER SERVICE & SUPPORT
Exemplifying Austin’s market maturation in the data center field, there is a wealth
of support and ancillary businesses providing technology and services to local data
centers. Major providers supply resources for power and electrical systems innovation
and backup. National brand companies such as IBM, AMD, Dell, Sun, Intel, Hewlett-
Packard and Cisco provide services and products for data center design, blade
server development, network setup, management, security and discovery. A variety
of vendors also supply services and space for web hosting, colocation and disaster
recovery services.
When mission critical and affordable redundant power, multiple telecom providers
and talented employees are what make the difference – you can count on Austin
to have the power you need .. . when you need it.
With world-class data center parks, an unparalleled technology base and miles of
fiber, Austin can deliver the necessary elements to keep your data center up and
running. The Austin region, encompassing five counties, is well known for its superior
quality of life, technology-driven industry base and educational attributes, but it is
also known for its low incidence of natural disasters, very competitive utility rates
and qualified technical workforce.
Combine all this with a central time zone, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
and Austin’s unique location in the center of one of the fastest growing states, and
you have a location like no other.
AUSTIN DATA CENTER SUCCESSES
YOUNG. CREATIVE. PRODUCTIVE.
Austin is not only a dynamic business destination, our workforce is a dynamic
business asset. It’s all about the people, and the labor pool in Austin is by far one of
the most innovative, youthful and educated in the country. Our ability to attract and
retain talent led to our population increasing to 1.6 million in 2007.
• Over the last decade, Austin’s growth (44%) significantly outpaces that of the
state (24%) and the nation (13%).
• We are also younger than the country, with nearly half the population (45%) in
the working years between 18 and 44 (compared to 38% nationally). Our median
age (32.4 years) is four years younger than the national median (36.4 years).
• The population is also more educated than the national average with 39% having
at least a bachelor’s degree (compared to 27% nationally).
• Citigroup (Georgetown)
• Hewlett Packard (two data centers)
• IBM
• Home Depot
• Oracle
• Dell
• Veteran’s Administration
• University of Texas
ENERGY
Austin Energy, a unique city-owned utility, has an ongoing commitment to reliability
and redundancy for large power users. Austin Energy was the first of any utility in the
nation to earn ISO 9001 registration for electric service delivery. ISO 9001 is the most
complete and demanding standard in the ISO 9000 series.
Austin Energy offers district cooling, thermal energy storage and distributive
generation services to companies seeking alternatives to traditional power generation,
and works to promote green alternatives whenever possible. The utility sources
power from various grids, helping ensure redundancy and has a program in place for
substation development where needed. Generation is from nuclear, coal, natural gas
and other renewables such as wind and solar.
As part of Austin Energy’s commitment to green energy, a variety of rebate programs
are available to users.
• The Data Center Efficiency Program, part of the Power SaverTM rebate program,
provides rebates up to $200,000 per site (per fiscal year).
• The Commercial Energy Management Rebate Program offers incentives for
commercial customers to increase the energy efficiency of their facilities with a
maximum incentive of $200,000.
• Data centers are also eligible for solar incentives and can participate in GreenChoice,
Austin Energy’s renewable energy program.
The Austin region remains competitive on rates. The City of Austin passed an ordinance
to lower electric rates for large users by 2.5% if consumption reaches 25,000 kW for
two out of the preceding six months and maintains an average load factor of 85% and
above. Other municipal electric utilities in the Austin metro area include: Bastrop Power
& Light, Georgetown Utility Systems, the City of Lockhart and San Marcos Electric
Utility. Outside of these municipal jurisdictions, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative,
Pedernales Electric Cooperative and TXU Energy provide ample power.
TELEPHONY
Greater Austin enjoys one of the world’s most advanced, robust and redundant
telecommunications networks. Multiple national and regional fiber backbone
providers, protected by SONET rings and Ethernet network architecture, including
digital access control, connect all central offices in Austin. Fiber optic connections
are available to most major buildings and industrial sites. AT&T and Time Warner
Telecom are the primary providers in the Austin area. Other providers include
Grande Communications, Qwest and Verizon. Level 3 has a local network
connecting to their national backbone fiber. With no fewer than 25 inter-exchange
carrier POPs and LSOs, the city and surrounding regional cities are equipped to
handle multiple redundancy needs. Other providers in Austin include AboveNet,
Frontier, Global Crossings, Sprint, SunGard, Westel and XO Communications.
WATER
The City of Austin has extensive long-range water supply plans and has executed
an agreement for a guaranteed water supply for the City’s corporate limits and
extraterritorial jurisdiction for the next 100 years. Water comes from the Colorado
River into three water treatment plants that have a rated combined maximum
capacity of 310 million gallons per day and a storage capacity of 167 million gallons.
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Austin, in the heart of Central Texas, has an extremely low occurrence of natural
disasters. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Central Texas is in the lowest
category level of seismic risk and has no reported incidents of earthquakes, tsunamis
or hurricanes. Austin is located outside the central United States region known as
Tornado Alley and enjoys a moderate climate with approximately 31 inches in annual
precipitation, an annual average of less than 40 days with thunderstorm activity per
year and an annual average wind speed of 8 mph.
Austin Chamber of Commerce
210 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78704
tel: 512.322.5608 fax: 512.478.9615
email: ecodev@austinchamber.com
www.austinchamber.com
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