Silviu Catalin Balaci , Founder and CEO
the project ’ s success – enter Innova Engineering . “ From the start it was a completely different attitude . Instead of talking to just the sales guy most of the time , the CEO came down and we had a proper discussion ,” Silviu recalls . Now , every time we have an issue , they ’ re working with us to solve it . I ’ m extremely lucky to have found Innova . I don ’ t think we could have done everything that we did without them .” Through Innova , Silviu found engineering firm Vertiv , who provided cooling solutions for the first and second data centre projects . Given the importance of high-efficiency computer power to a crypto mining data centre , cooling is undoubtedly one of the most critical factors , making Vertiv an immensely valuable partner . “ Whatever power you have , you will use 100 %, and the less power you can use on infrastructure , the more power you can use for computing , which translates to more mining , more customers and more revenue ,” Silviu explains in a statement to Vertiv .
The upgrade of the 1.2MW centre came at an opportune moment . “ We had a PUE of 1.4 until now , so 40 %
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Silviu Catalin Balaci , Founder and CEO
Silviu Catalin Balaci is a technology enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit . Starting as a freelance developer at the age of 17 , he opened his first software development company at 19 . He was constantly involved in emerging technology ( both hardware and software ), until coming in contact with Blockchain Technology . Recognising the opportunity , Silviu explored all aspects : from consulting , to software development , to mining . He formed Evobits Information Technology SRL in 2014 as a company focused on Blockchain development and the goal of becoming a one-stop-shop for customers through vertical integration . Looking at the future , he is certain of only one thing : not matter what happens , it will be exciting .
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