Glass Apps Switchable Glass and Film

Glass Apps is the leading provider of Switchable Glass and Film, which changes from clear and opaque states on demand. For more than a decade, Glass Apps switchable glass technology has been utilized for commercial, data center, transportation, healthcare, government, and residential applications.

Glass Apps Smart Glass is a laminated glass product consisting of a Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film sandwiched between two layers of glass and two layers of conductive interlayers. This PDLC film is what allows you to change the visual appearance of the glass from opaque (translucent) to clear (transparent).

Learn more about Glass Apps here:

http://www.computer-room-design.com/Glass-Apps-Products.asp

Before Glass Apps Effect (Clear)

After Glass Apps Effect (Opaque)

Is it Time to Accessorize your Data Center?

Fashionistas aren't the only ones who have need to accessorize; sometimes data center managers rely on certain accessories that are designed to smooth a data center's daily operations, help things run more efficiently, and even extend the lifespan of their assets. Alongside the main components of a data center, there are other factors that need to be addressed to keep things running, including uninterruptible power, efficient cooling systems, and fire protection, to name a few. Beyond these mission-critical systems, there exists a variety of add-on products that serve specific needs that may apply to your situation.

A few of PTS' recommended data center accessories are as follows:

• PTS Aurora Wireless Temperature Monitoring Strips
• IEC Secure Power Connections
• Dycem CleanZone Mats
• Glass Apps Switchable Glass and Film
• Rackstuds: The Smart Rack Mounting System
• AirBlock Curtains and Strip Doors

Use of these accessories may save you time, may save you money, and may even change the way you run your data center's daily operations.  In any case, these, and other accessories, should be considered in all data centers.