Water sensing, detection platform targets enterprise data center designs

July 23, 2008 -- Invetex Corp. (Huntsville, AL) has designed a platform that detects water leaks and temperature changes above drop ceilings and at floor level. The company says its Halotile and Aquapede products, in conjunction with its Invetex monitoring system, comprise a comprehensive water leak detection system aimed at enterprise data center designs, as well as the IT/facilities management, HVAC, security systems and commercial contractors industries. Water events are the second leading environmental cause of computer down time, maintains the company. Water from a multitude of sources can find its way into server and telecom rooms and cause costly damage and down time. Water leaks can originate from sources such as air conditioning units, cold-water chillers, water supply and return lines, clogged drains, damaged... [read full story]