Power Park Site Development & Broadband planning and mapping Tim O’Brien, M.A. Business Development Manager

Agenda DED’s Speculative Power Park Program Program Overview & Process What is a data center? Why do we need data centers? Nebraska Opportunities Broadband Mapping & Planning Q&A

Program Overview Why? Target Industry Site can be used for other industries we are receive requests from DC Requests

What is a data center?

By Definition Facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. It generally includes redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, fire suppression), and special security devices.

All Shapes and Sizes…

Why do we need data centers?

Internet video, corporate disaster recovery and Federal regulations like HIPPAA are major drivers for growth. Nebraska ranks high in the industries that are driving this growth, financial services and healthcare. Continuous Reinvestment

Data Center projects are the fastest growing field in corporate site selection. The Boyd Co., who specializes in corporate site selection, found that Omaha ranks 9 th for best cities for data centers. Costs 40% less to run a data center in Nebraska than New York. Over the next 24 months, more than 80% of U.S. companies plan to expand their data centers. - DRT/Campos Research

Nebraska Data Center Opportunities Power Costs Telecom Infrastructure Land Costs Local workforce with strong technical skills Location & Airline Service – Short flight to both coasts Insulation from natural disasters Tax Incentives & Job Training Quality of life Time Zone Anchor for related business operations or new business

Nebraska Can Compete Many other active projects! Lots of inquires for existing space, does not exist in the Midwest…opportunity!

From Keynote Micheal Manos – Data Center Director, Microsoft –100% Growth per year –3x growth in next 5 years 15x servers 15x power –Power #1 driver ~ 60% for cooling Critical Megawatts –More than 35 site selection criteria Internet POP, Peering, Mobile Users, Power Pricing, Environmental/Carbon Emissions, Construction Costs, Tax Climate, IT Labor –300,000 servers in new Chicago facility – debrac.asxhttp:// debrac.asx

How much do data center cost?

What are data center cost factors?

Data Center Skills Project Management Power & Energy Management Communications Specialists Server Storage & Virtualization Application Management Product Management Networking Security & Surveillance Facilities Management IT Operations Vendor Management

Site Selection

Timing is Critical! Power - #1 Driver –Costs –Redundancy – Not always essential –Capacity 1MW, 5MW, 10MW, 30MW+ Telecommunications infrastructure –Multiple diverse providers are needed –Large projects are looking at multiple 10 gig connections (OC-192) –Dark Fiber is often preferred –Close proximity to site

Water & Sewer availability/capacity Sites –Any size –Must be a mile from Major rail lines Interstate Major gas lines Airports –Out of 100 and 500 year flood plain –Away from residential areas Buildings –New and Old - All sizes from bunkers to vacant Wal-mart buildings –“Hardened” Buildings Preferred Proximity to talent and training Commercial air service is helpful, but not essential

Green Carbon Emissions Green Energy Mix Green Building – LEED Standards Green Operations Green Power Green Incentives Ect…

Opportunities

Target Industry Identified Sites Operating environment Power Fiber –Education Networks Green Options Incentives University –Talent –Potential Anchor Tenant Others?

Program Overview Goal –To create 4 shovel ready, speculative power park sites Up to $50,000, matched and available for planning Up to $750,000, matched for site development –Communities and utility partners have went above and beyond here Must adhere to CDBG guidelines and national objectives

3 Phase Process Phase 1 –Selection of up to 4 sites across NE Phase 2 –Site master plan creation Phase 3 –Site Development **Process piloted by Fremont

Phase 1 Started Q4 – 2008 with Pre-applications Received 13 applications Internal team visited each site in February Made a cut to 8 communities based on a variety of criteria –1 mile from rail, airport, interstate, major gas lines –Adequate power, fiber, water, and sewer –Community preparedness

Phase 1 continued DED hired consultants to help choose up to 4 sites for Development –Gensler –T5 Partners –CMX –Hewlett-Packard Selected –Kearney –Aurora –South Sioux City

Currently in Phase 2 – Master Planning Completed by March 1, 2010 for all sites Overall Master Plan Created for each site Includes timing, competitive, advantages, market analysis, marketing plan, virtual building, ect.

Phase 3 - Development Completed by Q3, 2010

Broadband Planning and Mapping

Overview Mapping Statewide broadband mapping Lead by the Public Service Commission Goal –to create a web interface for the public to type in an address and understand broadband options and capabilities across Nebraska –State maps will be integrated into a National Map and Plan by NTIA and FCC Received 9 applications –Award to Apex Majority of data by late Q2

Planning Planning is a component of the mapping process Separate application Award of up to $500,000 Submitted by PSC with support by –The Nebraska Information Technology Commission Community Council (NITC) – University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) –Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)

Approach Project partners will identify barriers to the adoption of broadband and IT services, create and facilitate local technology planning teams, and collaborate with broadband service providers to encourage broadband deployment and use through the following approaches…

Approach Regional planning teams will be formed to conduct regional assessments, prioritize needs, and develop strategies to address needs. Nebraskans will be surveyed about their computer and Internet usage, challenges and desires for the future. Regional forums will be conducted to present broadband mapping and mail survey results, to solicit feedback, and to kick off regional planning efforts. Businesses will be surveyed through the Business Retention and Expansion process to identify the strengths and challenges they face in utilizing technology.

Approach Seven to 10 focus groups will be held with anchor institutions and utility providers as well as populations with low usage rates to gain understanding into the barriers from their perspective. Use of the Internet and computers will be encouraged through demonstration workshops and training in collaboration with the broadband service providers and information technology companies. Regional technology plans as well as a statewide report and recommendations will be developed and presented to the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, Nebraska Public Service Commission, Department of Economic Development and University of Nebraska Lincoln. These plans will be made publicly available through the project website.

2 Year process Staff will be hired and will office at UNL Your support is essential

Thank-You Tim O’Brien, M.A. –Business Development Manager –