Modius OpenData Platform enables monitoring and metering of critical data center infrastructure
TL;DR: 365 Data Centers, a top U.S. colocation provider, implemented Modius OpenData DCIM software across its facilities to enable real-time monitoring and metering of critical infrastructure. The deployment allows 365 to improve power efficiency, provide proactive customer power utilization alerts, and offer metered power pricing. OpenData was selected for its breadth of features, multi-vendor equipment integration, and recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for DCIM.
San Francisco and Emeryville, Calif., Apr. 12, 2016—365 Data Centers, one of the top U.S. colocation providers by market presence, today announced that it has implemented Modius’ OpenData data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software platform to enable real-time monitoring and metering of its data center infrastructure. This new technology allows 365 to improve power efficiency, pro-actively notify customers about power utilization and offer more flexible, usage-based power pricing options. 365 Data Centers chose OpenData because of the breadth of its features and ability to integrate equipment and collect performance data from multiple vendors across their portfolio of sites.
OpenData DCIM software performs real-time polling of critical data center infrastructure to measure power utilization, cooling effectiveness and environmental status. Featured in Gartner Inc.’s latest Magic Quadrant for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), OpenData was recognized for its innovative features such as predictive analytics, sensor-based real-time monitoring, asset management and thermal mapping.
365 Data Centers has deployed Modius OpenData across its colocation facilities and is currently providing its customers with metered power pricing and monitoring. All of 365’s colocation facilities are monitored 24x7x365 by 365’s Customer Service Center (CSC).
“Modius OpenData has helped 365 to better understand our colocation environment,” said John Scanlon, CEO, 365 Data Centers. “Modius’ engineers provided critical insights that are helping us to improve PUE and deliver a better service to our customers. In our opinion, OpenData was the best value considering its breadth of functionality.”
“365 Data Centers’ record of 100% uptime for the past nine years demonstrates its commitment to excellence,” said Craig Compiano, CEO, Modius. “Implementing DCIM will help 365 to deliver the next wave of innovative data center services and controls.”
365 Data Centers’ facilities are HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSAE 16, SOC 2 and ISAE 3402 compliant and feature redundant power, cooling, connectivity and security 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year. 365 Data Centers’ Philadelphia facility has a nine year record of 100% uptime.
About 365 Data Centers
365 Data Centers is the leading data center solutions provider for cloud, content, carriers and enterprises in tier 2 markets. Through its 14 U.S. edge colocation data centers, carrier-neutrality, 100% uptime, and industry compliance, 365 helps hundreds of businesses to improve user experience, reduce cost and speed innovation. For more information, visit 365datacenters.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did 365 Data Centers choose Modius OpenData?
365 Data Centers selected OpenData for its breadth of features, ability to integrate equipment from multiple vendors across their site portfolio, and best-in-class value for functionality. OpenData’s recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for DCIM further validated the choice.
What benefits did 365 Data Centers achieve with DCIM?
After deploying OpenData, 365 gained better visibility into their colocation environment, improved PUE tracking, and delivered better customer service through real-time metered power monitoring and flexible usage-based power pricing options across all facilities.
What DCIM features does OpenData provide for colocation?
OpenData performs real-time polling of critical infrastructure to measure power utilization, cooling effectiveness, and environmental status. Key features include predictive analytics, sensor-based real-time monitoring, asset management, and thermal mapping capabilities.
How does DCIM support metered power pricing for colocation?
DCIM software like OpenData continuously monitors per-circuit and per-outlet power consumption in real time, enabling colocation providers to offer accurate usage-based billing instead of fixed-rate pricing. This benefits both the provider and customers through transparent, data-driven pricing models.
About Modius
Modius, Inc. is a leading provider of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Modius’ data center management software enables IT and facilities personnel to work collaboratively to lower energy costs, expand capacity and improve the reliability and availability of all IT services. The Modius flagship product, OpenData, monitors all power-distribution, cooling and environmental sensors across multiple facilities from a single console, providing intelligent operating decisions based on data from the Internet of Things. For more information on IoT Solutions from Modius or our data center monitoring solutions , visit our website or call (888) 323-0066.