Executive Summary Data centers generate vast amounts of operational technology (OT) data—from power distribution units, cooling systems, BMS, and EPMS—yet most facilities still lack unified visibility across these systems. Without a common data layer, operators…
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In conversations with analysts and market research firms, they tell us that more companies are implementing data center infrastructure management, or DCIM, than ever before. The exponential growth of the DCIM market is a result…
Executive Summary Hot aisle containment captures hot server exhaust in an enclosed aisle and routes it directly to cooling units, while cold aisle containment isolates the cold air supply to server intake faces. Both strategies…
Executive Summary DCIM for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) delivers real-time visibility into client data center infrastructure, enabling proactive monitoring, smarter capacity planning, improved security, and stronger client relationships. Key benefits include reduced downtime, automated routine…
Executive Summary When organizations evaluate whether to build custom DCIM software or purchase a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution, the analysis consistently favors buying. Commercial DCIM delivers faster time-to-value, lower total cost, access to continuous vendor-funded…
Executive Summary DCIM and BMS are complementary systems that serve distinct but overlapping roles in data center operations. BMS controls and monitors building mechanical systems; DCIM monitors and manages the data center’s physical infrastructure. When…
