The Perimeter Showdown: Where Temporary Meets Permanent
Data center perimeters are a prime example of where “temporary” security solutions often become long-term realities. With mega-campus builds taking 3–5 years to complete, active construction zones, evolving layouts and thousands of contractors on-site create real challenges to deploying permanent perimeter systems in a live environment.
At the same time, end users are pushing to bring permanent security systems online as early as possible to meet operational and compliance requirements. This tension creates a natural collision point between construction-phase security and permanent perimeter infrastructure.
This presentation will cover:
- How construction timelines and phased campus delivery impact perimeter security strategy
- The key differences between temporary and permanent perimeter systems—and where they overlap
- Common friction points between construction teams, security integrators, and end users
- Risks of deploying permanent systems too early (and too late)
- Strategies for designing scalable, phased perimeter solutions that evolve with the build
- How to minimize rework, redundancy and cost during the transition from temporary to permanent systems
- Real-world examples of what works (and what doesn’t) on active data center campuses
Speaker
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David FortuneDirector, Data Center Practice
PlugoutDavid Fortune is an accomplished leader in physical security and data center operations, with extensive experience delivering innovative solutions across global, mission-critical environments. He has built his career around designing and implementing scalable security programs, driving technology innovation and leading cross-functional teams through complex deployments.
With over a decade of expertise has also overseen large-scale data center buildouts, creating global standards for technology integration, network delivery and operational excellence, Fortune’s work has consistently reduced costs, improved reliability, and accelerated delivery timelines—while ensuring that security systems evolve in step with customer and business priorities. He has also directed the development of cutting-edge security products, from artificial intelligence-driven monitoring systems to mobile solutions for high-risk environments.
Fortune is recognized for his ability to communicate complex technical challenges with clarity, bridging the gap between engineering, operations and executive stakeholders. He holds a PMP and a bachelor’s degree in business economics. As a speaker, Fortune brings practical insights into the future of data center security, helping organizations reimagine how security enables resilience and growth in the digital age.
