DCIM Software Improves Planning and Cuts Operational Costs
Dubai-UAE, 24 April 2012 --Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has published a new White Paper on 'How Data Centre Management Software Improves Planning and Cuts Operational Costs'. The document demonstrates the ability of data centres to help businesses respond more quickly to changing market demands and mark a significant growth on the bottom line.
According to Uptime Institute, a division of the 451 Group, the market for data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) systems will grow from US$500 million in 2010 to US$7.5 billion by 2020. Forecasts indicate that challenges of higher-density computing, dynamic workloads and the need for efficient energy consumption will drive demand for software to help organisations plan, operate at low cost, and analyse systems for workflow improvement.
Furthermore, Uptime Institute suggests IT and business executives are aware that improved physical infrastructure planning, minor system reconfiguration, and small process changes can save significant financial spend on energy and operations. However, only higher visibility, more control, and improved automation can help deliver on the commitment of producing business value.
The paper highlights the role of holistic management capabilities available today to allow data centre professionals to maximise their capacity to control facility energy costs and advise the business on best ways to utilise IT assets more effectively."
The new 'Planning and Implementation' tools share key data points, historical data, and asset tracking information. It also develops the ability to charge back users allowing them to take actions based upon data centre business intelligence.
Planning and Implementation tools improve IT room allocation of power and cooling (planning), provide rapid impact analysis when a portion of the IT room fails (operations), and leverage historical data to improve future IT room performance (analysis). These tools are explained in the White Paper, which also highlights the value that the suite collectively brings to business.
To download a copy of Schneider Electric's White Paper 107, "How Data Center Management Software Improves Planning and Cuts Operational Costs", please visit the White Papers section at www.apc.com/whitepapers
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group's 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of 22.4 billion euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. www.schneider‑electric.com
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