Rapid Data Collection at Scale

DCIM Software makes your job easier. And it does this by turning large sets of device data into easy-to-digest overviews of your data center’s health and status. This data set is typically large, sometimes extremely large, and must be collected in near real-time to provide a meaningful and responsive experience for the data center operator. […]

DCIM Leader Modius Announces New Leadership for OpenData®

New leadership

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 […]

DCIM Asset Management- The Simple Answer is Flexibility

Flexible DCIM

There are many approaches in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) for managing assets – and many application choices. Understanding the difference in functionality can seem challenging, but the focus should be on finding a flexible method that can adapt to your needs. Some essential core functions are expected from any asset management tool – floor […]

The Power of DCIM is Power State Normalization – Part 1

Power State Normalization

Power Management is the root of DCIM and the foundation of managing a data center infrastructure. Other management tasks are irrelevant if the primary and backup power is offline. Power management can be a complex process of monitoring and managing not just a set of devices but an array of states and paths that collectively […]

Power Normalization – Part 2

Electric power cable for Server computer in datacenter

A powerful DCIM solution uses normalization to present a unified view of the power state of your assets, removing the need to process or interpret state and enabling you to focus on your job – managing your power distribution.

Fill the DCIM Power Gaps

Data Gaps – The hidden pitfall of Data Center monitoring. When your DCIM solution is deployed, and when every device that can be monitored IS monitored – there is a perception that monitoring has been maximized and that everything that can be done has been done – to avoid unexpected failures and downtime. That assumption […]

Data Transparency In the Modern CoLo Environment

A flexible DCIM API solves Data Transparency In the Modern CoLo Environment. Modern CoLo customers, particularly HyperScalers – the biggest of the big want increasing exposure to data directly from your data center hardware. Not just summaries or aggregates but raw values and trends. HyperScaler contracts now contain requirements for transparency in monitoring – these […]

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 […]