Jon Merone
- Integrated System Business Manager
- Optex, USA
Jon is a veteran business development executive with more than a decade of experience in the data center security industry. He currently covers the eastern United States for OPTEX’s Critical Infrastructure division, where he works with data centers, utilities, airports, and other critical infrastructure clients.
Jon works closely with end users, developers, designers, architects, and consultants to support the development and implementation of electronic security solutions. He holds an MBA from Iowa State University and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa.
Sessions
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Power, Energy & Grid Resilience
Critical Infrastructure Implications of Onsite Generation for Data Centers
Power and energy infrastructure faces growing physical and cyber threats across generation, substations, transmission, distribution and fuel supply. The rapid expansion of data centres is intensifying electricity demand and placing additional pressure on grid capacity and resilience. This session will consider the role of rapidly deployable modular substations in restoring critical services, alongside the opportunities and challenges presented by mini nuclear reactors, and strategies for strengthening energy security, flexibility and resilience across increasingly interconnected infrastructure.