Increased Uptake Of DCIM Predicted Globally For 2013
The findings are published in a series of executive briefs by DCD Intelligence, which offer practical advice for organizations involved in a DCIM project.
DCD Intelligence (DCDi) has announced that it expects 2013 to see an increased number of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) service deployments compared with the previous year. The finding reflects a growing appreciation of the benefits of DCIM among data center operators. Although 2012 figures published by DCDi showed slower than expected deployment growth, 2013 figures — due to be released this November — are expected to show a substantial increase in global DCIM uptake.
Across the industry, DCIM has been hailed as the answer to the energy efficiency problem. The technology is designed to help data center operators monitor, measure and manage all of the critical functions at their facility in a more centralized and unified way. This results in improved efficiency, better management of risk and improved utilization of data center capacity. However, as with any new technology, the market needs to undergo a learning curve, not only in relation to the benefits of DCIM, but also regarding the implementation process itself.