Why Modius OpenData Defines Smart Digital Infrastructure

This was overheard last week from a seasoned data center veteran: DCIM largely failed to live up to its past promises… What do you think? Another over-hyped hype cycle? The technologies of modern, “smart” infrastructure management weren’t available a decade ago — or were rare and unaffordable –or seen as unnecessary — or certainly not in […]

Why You Need Data Center Infrastructure Management

Data Center Infrastructure Management

Over the last few years, the data center infrastructure management (DCIM) phenomenon has soared. With many companies recognizing the low costs, reduced time, and high reliability of integrated systems, DCIM has become a key tool for keeping facilities running smoothly. How does DCIM operate and what are its broader effects on facility operations? If you […]

DCIM Leader Modius Announces New Leadership for OpenData®

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Modius Inc., a leading provider of Data Center Infrastructure Management solutions (DCIM), is proud to announce two Executive Team changes to help drive the continued growth of our flagship OpenData® product line. Mark Carberry will move to the newly created role of Vice President Solution Delivery. Carberry has been with Modius since […]

What is a Colocation Data Center?

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Data Center Colocation (also known as “colo”) is a service that allows enterprise customers to rent space in which to keep their servers and other IT gear required for everyday operations. The service providers share secure areas in cool, controlled environments that are perfect for servers while guaranteeing that bandwidth requirements are satisfied. In addition, […]

What is Data Center Management?

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An organization’s set of responsibilities and operations for managing a data center is referred to as data center management. Data centers are highly complex, with numerous moving pieces that must all operate together to serve the business and its customers. In addition, many different technical and non-technical disciplines are required for the data center to […]

CoLo Client Portal Management-the Icing on the DCIM Cake

One of the top challenges for data centers providing colocation services is providing clients with a full-featured view of their installation footprint. This is a multi-layer challenge that can put a colocation contract at risk. It is now a mandatory requirement by large colocation clients and hyperscalers to provide data transparency for infrastructure equipment and […]

The Importance of Scalability in a DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management) Solution

Introduction Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is a software solution that supplies real-time information about the physical infrastructure of a data center, including power, cooling, and space utilization. A DCIM solution can help data center operators make informed decisions about capacity planning, energy efficiency, and asset management. As the size and complexity of data centers […]

The Role of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software in Running a More Profitable Data Center

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions provide data center managers with real-time information and visibility into the performance of their data center infrastructure. DCIM can have a significant impact on data center profitability in several ways. Improved Efficiency: DCIM software provides insights into the utilization of data center resources such as power, cooling, and floor […]

Modius Inc Announces the Appointment of Oper8 Global as a Reseller

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 20, 2023) -Modius Inc, a leading provider of innovative data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions, has announced the appointment of Oper8 Global as a reseller for Australia and Europe. Oper8 Global is a prominent Data Security Infrastructure solutions provider with a reputation for providing high-quality, reliable products and services to customers […]

DCIM & BMS – Yes, They Can DO More Than Co-exist!

We are often asked about the integration, overlap and/or compatibility between DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) and BMS (Building Management Systems). This is one of our favorite subjects, with a few insights that may surprise you. At a high level, DCIM and BMS must work together to optimize the operation of a data center and […]