GALEC relies on APL to enhance the reliability of its IT rooms

Published on May 27, 2026 -

The GALEC (E.Leclerc Centers Purchasing Group) data center is located in the same building as its headquarters. Following a site audit that highlighted areas for improvement, GALEC entrusted APL with project management to upgrade the facility, making it more reliable, cost-effective, and easier to operate.

Client company

GALEC (Groupements d'Achats des Centres E.Leclerc)

Industry

Retail

Type of support

Audit & Conseil - Maîtrise d’œuvre

Type of service

Fiabilisation des salles informatiques avec passage en TIER 3

Context and objectives of the assignment

Create conditions for Tier 3-level service continuity by implementing new electrical and cooling systems dedicated to IT rooms
Reduce operating costs and energy consumption: IT room layout redesign to optimize air conditioning performance and decrease electrical consumption (target PUE ≤ 1.5); implementation of an economical cooling solution

Completed assignments

Audit of existing installations and data center improvement areas
Recommendations on optimizations and work to be performed, budgeting
IT room layout: creation of hot and cold aisles, new IT equipment placement
Specification drafting, consultation, and assistance in selecting service providers
Work phasing and coordination, testing, and acceptance

Client benefits

Work completed without interruption to IT services and without disrupting other building activities
Improved service continuity and enhanced installation reliability
Reduced IT-related energy costs: layout optimization, increased supply air temperature, free-chilling cooling
Optimized and secured IT operations: maintenance of data center infrastructure equipment can now be performed without interrupting IT production

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