Keys to Consolidation: Achieving Data Center Excellence
@DefenseInsider Chris Archer recently spoke with Cindy Cassil, Director of the Systems Integration Office of the CIO, within the US Department of State. The interview explores the main challenges of data center consolidation, and provides a preview into the government’s plans for achieving data center sustainability.

Cindy Cassil, US Dept of State on Data Center Consolidation
Cindy Cassil, Director of the Systems Integration Office of the CIO, within the US Department of State gives IDGA an exclusive interview which explores the following questions:

• Tell us about the scope of the consolidation project, since 2005 when the journey began how far has it come - What were the main challenges experiences during this process at the US Dept of State Data Center?
• What advice do you have for those looking toward upgrade/consolidation – what are the main keys to success here? For those who’ve yet to ‘consolidate’ – what should they know?
• What are some of the elements of your long-term data center plans? As Federal Government looks towards sustainability, how will you achieve this?
• Looking to the future of data center optimization – what will a data center look like in 10 years?