Before 2000 and before the more extensive deployment of Internet companies, the data center was seen as a simple business function, meaning it was seen as a tool and cost-center for many businesses. In this article from Schneider Electric, learn more about key DCIM attributes and how the data center value equation has evolved.
How DCIM is Different Today
In the early days of DCIM software tools, data centers tended to be centralized for a given organization and few in number. Learn how you can apply new DCIM solutions to improve operations and your bottom line in this article featuring Schneider Electric.
The Evolution of Data Center Management Software
As data center infrastructure becomes more complex and distributed, the role of software becomes more important. Explore the evolution of data center management software, with insights from Schneider Electric.
The Data Center Tools that Improve Operations and Help Reduce Risk
When working with critical infrastructure, it’s critical to keep people and assets safe. In this article, courtesy of Honeywell, learn how tools can reduce risk when it comes to the human element of data center operations.
Key Observability Considerations to Support Digital Infrastructure
When data center leaders grasp the monitoring and data center management side of things, it is easier to incorporate policies, compliance, and controls over the metrics. Learn how observability has changed to support digital infrastructure in this new article, courtesy of Honeywell.
Understanding the Data Center Management Journey
The only way to truly embrace digital infrastructure is to understand the significant trends in today’s data centers. Bill Kleyman looks at several key trends and assessing how legacy systems impact your digital ambitions.
The Human Element: Tools to Improve Data Center Management
New demands require modern organizations to rethink their data center environment, delivery model and how to more effectively leverage the cloud. Learn how to improve data center management by designing for observability and resiliency in this new article courtesy of Honeywell.
A Next-Gen Operational Model For REITS and Data Center Providers
Instead of a simple contract, it’s critical to work with a data center partner that can help you focus on your business. Learn what a next-generation operational model looks like for REITs or data center providers aiming to compete in a digital market.
Shifting the Data Center Facility Management Paradigm: Real-World Use Cases
One way for small and mid-cap REIT and data center providers to gain some operating scale benefits is through external facility management, handled by an organization far more extensive than any individual REIT. Explore real-world use cases where organizations have shifted the data center facility management paradigm.
Breaking Historical Power Norms: Energy and Resiliency as a Service
Leaders in the power and data center space still have misconceptions about power delivery, decarbonization, efficiency, and resiliency. A significant focus in working with power solutions today revolves around sustainable designs and ensuring more significant levels of resiliency. Learn how new solutions such as energy and resiliency-as-a-service break legacy paradigms, courtesy of Enchanted Rock.
Data Center Frontier is edited by Rich Miller, the data center industry’s most experienced journalist. For more than 20 years, Rich has profiled the key role played by data centers in the Internet revolution.