Technology
SunEdison Secures $300M for Solar Projects in U.S. & Canada
The solar energy services provider just obtained a $300 million three-year revolving credit facility through Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Rabobank.
Special Report: Lighting, LED and Legislation
A panel discussion at the 2011 GreenBuild conference explored options for energy-saving lighting, noting that 70 percent of energy consumed in North America comes from commercial and residential buildings.
Pillar Buys Former Nortel HQ
The $43.1 million transaction represents Pillar’s crack at capitalizing on the rebirth of the Dallas-area tech market.
CoStar Amps Up Offerings with LoopNet Acquisition
The deal comes as no surprise to those who keep an eye on the ins and outs of the industry. B. Riley & Co. L.L.C. director of research Ian Corydon said, “It has made sense for a long, long time.”
Real Tech with Peter Boritz: Smartphone Security
With the rise in use of iPads and smartphones in real estate, Peter Boritz of Real Data Management blogs on CPE‘s From the Inside offers advice on how to protect yourself against viruses and security breaches.
Equinix Building Fourth Paris Data Center
Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2012, the new facility is expected to meet demand for interconnection and colocation services in Paris and across the region. Known as PA4, it will support services for network, financial, content, enterprise and cloud computing.
Energy Upgrade Plan Wins Kudos
The Obama administration has unveiled its energy efficiency proposal. Industry observers especially like provisions that are intended to make it easier for energy upgrades to pencil out.
JLL Hires Data Center Expert Warner
Jason Warner will be responsible for expanding the mission critical solutions department throughout the West Coast along with coordinating with the firm’s corporate solutions group and its corporate clients’ technical real estate needs.
CoreSite to Expand Project
With development rights secured for the Santa Clara campus, three new data centers and an electrical substation will join the firm’s existing 50,000-square-foot data center at 2901 Coronado Drive, a 10-month-old facility leased in its entirety to a single tenant.
Southwall, Dow Corning Debut Glass Technology for CRE
Heat Mirror film provides an energy-efficient technology.