High Tech Takes Root on the High Plains
May 29 2009 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Grand Opening of Allstate's New Eco-Friendly Data Center in
Rochelle, Ill. NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Allstate Insurance Company, the nation's largest publicly held
personal lines insurer, today opens one of America's most
energy-efficient and environmentally conscious data centers in
Rochelle, Ill. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090529/CG24267) The
65,000-square-foot facility is a secure, world-class hosting center
to support Allstate's information technology needs - enhancing the
customer experience. This new center is targeted to meet LEED(R)
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification
from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). "As part of
Allstate's promise to be there for customers in their time of need,
we're dedicated to ensuring high availability of critical
technology systems," said Catherine Brune, senior vice president
and chief information officer of Allstate. "Our new data center
introduces sophisticated building design and technologies that
reflect our company's dedication to environmental responsibility."
The new facility incorporates eco-friendly building design and
energy efficiencies. Large windows to increase natural light, a
light-colored roof that reflects sunlight and reduces cooling
costs, recycled building components with low toxicity and the
latest in energy-efficient computer servers are just some of the
green strategies being used at this new facility. "Data centers, by
their very nature, tend to be power-hungry, but our team has worked
diligently to create a fundamentally different model that will
allow us to significantly reduce our projected energy consumption,"
said Brune. Rochelle, Ill. is an ideal setting for Allstate's new
data center, as it's one of the few cities in the U.S. to own and
operate its own high capacity, local fiber-optics network. The city
also provides its own utilities, including affordable and reliable
electricity. Construction on the Rochelle, Ill. Data Center began
in January, 2008 - the first facility to break ground in the city's
new 160-acre Business and Technology Park. Allstate's new facility
has enough data storage to hold 15 Libraries of Congress - which is
considerable, since the Library of Congress holds more than 30
million books. Consumers may click on
http://www.youtube.com/allstate to watch a video tour of the new
data center. About the Allstate Corporation The Allstate
Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held
personal lines insurer. Widely known through the "You're In Good
Hands With Allstate(R)" slogan, Allstate helps individuals in
approximately 17 million households protect what they have today
and better prepare for tomorrow through approximately 14,900
exclusive agencies and Personal Financial Representatives in the
U.S. and Canada. Customers can access Allstate products and
services such as auto insurance and homeowners insurance through
Allstate agencies, or in select states at allstate.com and 1-800
Allstate(R). Encompass(R) Insurance brand property and casualty
products are sold exclusively through independent agents. The
Allstate Financial Group provides life insurance, supplemental
accident and health insurance, annuity, banking and retirement
products designed for individual, institutional and worksite
customers that are distributed through Allstate agencies,
independent agencies, financial institutions and broker-dealers.
Securities offered through Allstate Financial Services, LLC (LSA
Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA,
SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. (877)
525-5727. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090529/CG24267
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Allstate Insurance Company
CONTACT: David Steck, +1-847-402-5600, or Eric Scott,
+1-847-667-8242, both of Allstate Insurance Company Web Site:
http://www.allstate.com/
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