At this year's 7x24 Exchange, Ken Brill was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kenneth G. Brill is the Founder of the Uptime Institute and the Site Uptime Network.
Below are pictures from the ceremony.
The award is presented by Robert J. Cassiliano, President and CEO of Business Information Services and Chairman & CEO of 7x24 Exchange International. “7x24 Exchange International is honored to recognize Ken for his lifetime of accomplishments,” said Bob Cassiliano “It is a uniquely special individual that influences an industry with their leadership; Ken Brill is such a person with his significant and demonstrable contribution to the Mission Critical Industry. Ken has been a friend, a mentor and an industry colleague and for that, I am forever grateful.”
Accepting the award on Mr. Brill’s behalf will be longtime colleague, W. Pitt Turner IV. “I am honored to be able to accept this award on behalf of my friend and leading data center pioneer, Ken Brill,” said Pitt Turner. “Ken’s leadership in the data center space over the last thirty years has led to increased efficiency and operational excellence within the industry.”
Others that will pay tribute to Mr. Brill include David Schirmacher President of 7X24 Exchange International and Senior Vice President of Operations at Digital Realty, and Dennis Cronin, COO of Steel ORCA and one of the founders 7X24 Exchange International.
Photos by Convention Photography courtesy of Professional Images Photography Joe Rodriguez 2013.