So what comes to mind when you think about the performance of your data center environment? I suspect the answer may depend on your area of responsibility. If you’re a facility engineer, maybe your primary concern is the reliability and availability of your electrical and mechanical infrastructure. If you’re a technology operations manager, meeting SLAs for network and data processing availability might be a primary focus.
Those with financial responsibility are probably under enormous pressure to manage ever-increasing capital and operational budgets. And if you’re sitting in the C-suite, you’re likely getting hit from all sides with the added responsibility of managing the image and reputation of your firm. Whatever your area of focus, one thing is clear; actions you take, or don’t take, to address efficiency, innovation, the environment, and a myriad of other data center centric performance issues can have long-term impact on your firm’s reputation and ultimately, your bottom line.