A digitized data center future begins with dimming the lights. That means less people on-site, thanks to connected critical infrastructure, data center expertise, and powerful analytics. One day, robots, sensors, and self-healing systems may enable a total lights-out environment. Until then, humans will use innovative technology to reduce risk and improve efficiency in all areas.
Digital and data center may seem redundant; however, data center managers are still operating some of today’s most complex facilities by walking around with a clipboard, paper, and pen, recording information. This manual process requires large numbers of people working on-site in order to respond to potential problems. A truly digital data center is instrumented, connected, integrated, and automated on multiple levels, which equates to a smaller on-site staff.