Executive Summary
Modius OpenData partnered with Dell Technologies to offer turn-key IoT solution bundles that eliminate deployment complexity for critical infrastructure monitoring. OpenData comes factory-installed on ruggedized Dell Gateway 3000 series and Embedded Box Industrial PCs, bundling all hardware and software needed for near-immediate value. The partnership targets two vertical use cases: critical infrastructure monitoring for outage prevention and IT energy equipment monitoring for power efficiency and cost reduction.
What Is the Modius-Dell IoT Solutions Partnership?
Modius, a recognized leader in critical infrastructure monitoring solutions, is collaborating with Dell Technologies to remove complexity in IoT deployments by offering turn-key bundled solutions. As a Dell Technologies IoT Solutions Partner Program member, Modius OpenData enables the acceleration of IoT adoption by providing an end-to-end IoT platform with near real-time visibility and the intelligent insights needed to effectively manage distributed smart assets across building facilities, data centers, and commercial applications.
Factory-Installed, Ready to Deploy
OpenData is factory-installed on ruggedized Dell Gateway 3000 series and Embedded Box Industrial PCs, bundled with all software and hardware needed for companies to reduce deployment complexity and recognize near-immediate value.
What Are Dell IoT Connected Bundles?
The Dell Technologies IoT Solutions Partner Program is an award-winning, multi-tiered program supporting technology and services partners from the edge through the full Dell Technologies solution stack. Through this program, Dell Technologies identified several partners demonstrating strong use case focus and clear return on investment to create the Dell Technologies IoT Connected Bundles. The bundles include Dell Technologies hardware and software, as well as licensed partner software tailored for specific verticals and use cases.
“As edge computing becomes a vital part of any Industrial IoT strategy, Dell is committed to enhancing the availability of market-proven IoT solutions in which our customer base can deploy IoT solutions rapidly,” said Chris Wolff, Head of Global OEM & IoT Partnerships at Dell Technologies. “Designed exclusively for our channel partners, we’re investing in use-case-specific IoT bundles that integrate our hardware at the edge with software from our partner program ecosystem to enable IoT solutions that deliver great results. Our partnership with Modius is an example of our bundle offering and underscores the need for real-time edge data analysis to prolong infrastructure life-cycle, reduce energy costs, and monitor IT critical infrastructure in an easy-to-deploy bundle. Dell Technologies continues to be at the forefront of innovation with the introduction of our IoT Connected Bundles Program, and the ongoing partnerships with proven industry solutions like Modius OpenData.”
Which IoT Use Cases Does the Modius-Dell Bundle Address?
As part of the Modius IoT for IT™ monitoring platform, Modius selected two vertical use cases to amplify through the Dell IoT solution marketplace and resale partners:
- Critical infrastructure monitoring: Helps IT and facilities departments reduce system downtime, prevent outages, and enhance maintenance personnel efficiency
- IT energy equipment monitoring: Allows IT to quantify energy savings initiatives, understand power capacity and efficiency, and reduce overall energy usage costs
“Our partnership with Dell reduces the overall complexity and supercharges the time to value you can expect with IoT equipment monitoring,” said Sean Gately, Vice President of Business Development and IoT Initiatives at Modius, Inc. “Being selected as one of Dell’s bundled IoT solutions validates the leadership and innovation we continue to evolve toward since we first launched OpenData as a way to monitor machine health and efficiency nearly a decade ago.”
How Does This Fit into the Broader DCIM Landscape?
The Modius-Dell partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated, vendor-validated IoT monitoring solutions that reduce the barriers to data center infrastructure management (DCIM) adoption. By packaging proven monitoring software with ruggedized edge hardware, organizations can bypass the integration challenges that have historically slowed IoT and DCIM deployments. For organizations evaluating monitoring platforms, the DCIM Buyer’s Guide provides a framework for comparing deployment models and capabilities.
OpenData IoT Platform: Architecture, Protocols, Gateways & Modules
Modius, Inc. is a leading provider of critical infrastructure management software and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). 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 edge data center, smart-building analytics, branch locations, or edge computing solutions, visit our website or call (888) 323-0066.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Modius-Dell IoT solution bundle?
Answer: The bundle includes Modius OpenData software factory-installed on ruggedized Dell Gateway 3000 series or Embedded Box Industrial PCs, along with all hardware and software needed for deployment. This turn-key approach eliminates integration complexity and enables near-immediate value from IoT infrastructure monitoring.
What vertical use cases does the Modius-Dell bundle target?
Answer: The bundle targets two primary use cases: critical infrastructure monitoring (reducing downtime, preventing outages, and improving maintenance efficiency) and IT energy equipment monitoring (quantifying energy savings, understanding power capacity, and reducing energy costs).
How does a bundled IoT solution differ from traditional DCIM deployment?
Answer: Traditional DCIM deployments require organizations to separately source hardware, software, and integration services, which adds complexity and delays time to value. Most DCIM providers require extensive professional services engagements for deployment. The Modius-Dell bundle pre-integrates all components into a validated, factory-installed package, significantly reducing deployment time and risk compared to assembling individual components.
What is the Dell Technologies IoT Solutions Partner Program?
Answer: It is an award-winning, multi-tiered program that supports technology and services partners from the edge through the full Dell Technologies solution stack. Dell identifies partners with strong use case focus and proven ROI to create IoT Connected Bundles combining Dell hardware with licensed partner software for specific verticals.
Can OpenData monitor infrastructure beyond data centers through these bundles?
Answer: Yes. Modius OpenData manages distributed smart assets across building facilities, data centers, and commercial applications. The ruggedized Dell hardware supports edge deployments in environments beyond traditional data centers, including branch offices, smart buildings, and remote infrastructure sites.
How does the Modius-Dell partnership address IoT deployment complexity?
Answer: Deployment complexity is the most frequently cited barrier to IoT adoption. By factory-installing OpenData on Dell edge hardware and bundling all required components, the partnership eliminates the need for organizations to navigate hardware selection, software integration, and configuration independently. This approach contrasts with other DCIM vendors that typically require separate procurement and integration cycles.