EVOBITS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SRL
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Evobits ’ first data centre was initially constructed with reliability in mind . “ We wanted to build it in the traditional sense , so we used old school but reliable cooling equipment . They don ’ t have the best power usage effectiveness ( PUE ), but they ’ re like tractors – they ’ re reliable workhorses ,” Silviu explains . While constructing the facility , the first of its kind in the country , Silviu faced undeniable challenges from the market in terms of finding the right partners . “ I was just a relatively young guy with no credibility in the market saying , ‘ I have a multimillion dollar project . I want to build a cryptocurrency mining business , and I want to do a real data center ’. Nobody took me seriously .” As a result , Evobits ended up partnering with a company unsuited to its needs . “ It was a pretty bad experience for us ,” Silviu recalls . “ It ’ s the ugly part of starting a business in a new area that you know little about . It was a growing experience .” From electrical panel overheat issues to poor after-sale support , Evobits was in dire need of a new partner to help ensure
JULY 2019