CentricsIT President Derek Odegard Aims to Amplify Data Center Value at AFCOM Data Center World

Seasoned IT entrepreneur to share alternative methods for maximizing value in data center assets

2014-04-03

ATLANTA, GA, April 03, 2014 (Press-News.org) CentricsIT President Derek Odegard is slated to speak at AFCOM Data Center World--the premier conference for data center and facilities management professionals. The semi-annual event draws over 3,500 data center management professionals and will take place at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from April 28 to May 2. Odegard's presentation, titled "Maximizing Value in Your Data Center Assets," will focus on finding alternative methods for businesses to define and uncover value in the corporate data center.

"There is a huge difference between value and cost savings," explains Odegard. "My goal is to help conference attendees stretch the value of each dollar by implementing alternative resources and processes that actually help your IT assets return on their value. So, even if you still end up exhausting your IT budget, you will feel like you got the absolute most for your money."

Odegard has 18 years of experience selling IT hardware and solutions. He founded CentricsIT in 2007, and the Atlanta-based company has since risen through the ranks of the CRN Solution Provider 500, CRN Fast Growth 100, Inc. 5000, Georgia Fast 40, and Atlanta's Top Private Companies.

Odegard's presentation is slotted for 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 1 in Montego Ballroom. Passes for Data Center World start at $1,895.00 for AFCOM non-members. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.datacenterworld.com/spring/.

For more information, contact Mandy Glidewell, Manager of Marketing Communications at mglidewell@centricsit.com.

About Data Center World Conference
Data Center World is produced by AFCOM (www.afcom.com), the leading association supporting the educational and professional development needs of data center professionals around the globe. Established in 1980, AFCOM currently boasts 3500 data centers professionals and 40 chapters worldwide, and provides unique networking opportunities and educational forums and resources through its bi-annual Data Center World Conferences, published magazines, regional chapters, research and hotline services, and industry alliances. For additional information on the conference and exhibits, visit http://www.datacenterworld.com

About CentricsIT
CentricsIT brings together unmatched expertise, years of industry experience, an extensive inventory of new and used IT hardware, and a comprehensive array of service solutions to guide you through all aspects of the IT lifecycle--all at a significant cost savings. CentricsIT will be exhibiting at Data Center World in booth 428.

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