Augmented Reality for More Efficient DCIM – New Technologies in Data Centers

Modern data centers are facing major challenges. External influences such as a shortage of skilled workers and political mandates [TK1] to achieve climate neutrality are having a global impact on the sector. While these challenges must be mastered, they must also be reconciled with the constantly growing demand for data and capacities and the resulting need to expand data centers. And thanks to hybrid infrastructures, data … Continue reading Augmented Reality for More Efficient DCIM – New Technologies in Data Centers

Conquering Chaos & Creating Harmony: Masterful IT Asset Management 

Within the ITIL framework, Asset Management goes beyond software licenses. It encompasses the holistic control and optimization of all your IT assets – hardware, software, virtualized elements, and much more. Think of it as the conductor of your IT orchestra, ensuring every instrument, from physical servers to complex virtual machines, contributes harmoniously.  Core Capabilities of IT Asset Management  Next Level IT Asset Management  While the … Continue reading Conquering Chaos & Creating Harmony: Masterful IT Asset Management 

Navigating the Complexities of Data Center Management with a Digital Twin

The modern data center stands as the backbone of digital infrastructure, powering our connected world. However, behind the seamless operations and rapid scalability lie a myriad of challenges that data center managers grapple with on a daily basis. Robustness, scalability, security, connectivity, flexibility, efficiency, and competitive pricing—these are the cornerstones of successful data center models. Achieving these goals, however, is far from simple. The complexity … Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Data Center Management with a Digital Twin

DCIM + AR = DCIM 2.0

Today’s data centers are complex and the management of these infrastructures is a major challenge for those responsible. In the search for innovations that make data center operations simpler, more intuitive, and more convenient, there are various approaches. One promising approach is the use of augmented reality (AR). AR technology projects computer-generated images onto the real-world view. This allows users to see their surroundings, supplemented … Continue reading DCIM + AR = DCIM 2.0

5 Steps to Determine if You’re Dealing with an Outdated DCIM Tool

“Why should we upgrade or replace our DCIM software when it’s working just fine?” This is the most frequently asked question in discussions about how well suited the current software is for current and future requirements. This thinking is a common mistake. The fact is, outdated tools put your reputation, your data, and your daily data center operation at risk. Here’s why… There is a … Continue reading 5 Steps to Determine if You’re Dealing with an Outdated DCIM Tool

Times of Change – why the importance of good cable management continues to grow

The importance and scope of data transmission continue to increase – whether it’s streaming videos, shopping online, or listening to an audiobook or music via your favorite streaming service. All run along the neural pathways of advancing digitization – network cabling. Managing the cable infrastructure should therefore become more of a focus for network managers, in particular for data center operators. In addition to the … Continue reading Times of Change – why the importance of good cable management continues to grow

Industry Expertise: Sustainability Factors Data Center Managers Should Consider

Investing in sustainability initiatives not only benefits the environment, but it also benefits a company’s bottom line. Reducing energy consumption lowers both carbon emissions and energy costs, with the added benefit of improving the overall efficiency of a data center. Finding and eliminating unnecessary energy usage within the data center is an important lever a company has at its disposal to reduce both its carbon … Continue reading Industry Expertise: Sustainability Factors Data Center Managers Should Consider

A Future-Proof Data Center Requires a Future-Proof DCIM Tool

Data centers are, and always will be, the heart of an organization. Without the data center, information does not flow to the systems and processes a business needs to function. Optimizing the data center, therefore, is mission-critical for keeping pace with today’s global markets and staying ahead of the competition. The first step in doing so is implementing a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tool … Continue reading A Future-Proof Data Center Requires a Future-Proof DCIM Tool