The software-defined data center is either an overused buzzword for a sector filled with tire kickers, or the breakout trend of 2016, depending on which industry experts are quoted.
Cloud is the IT structure of the future due to its scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. But does the option of a public cloud, private cloud, or even a mix of these environments work for every organization?
My family once had some friends who decided to build their “dream house.” I still remember the day we went over to see it. I was amazed at how much their dreams and mine were so much in alignment.
Today’s emerging technologies — big data and analytics, cloud computing, Internet of Things, and others — are pushing the limits of density, power, and space in the data center and forcing data center providers to re-think every facet of data center design.
A growing number of organizations are evaluating and implementing software-defined data center management (SDDC) capabilities to increase agility and utilization. The technology is advancing quickly and software-defined management represents the future for most organizations.
When it comes to energy requirements for today’s data centers, we find that there are ever increasing needs to be able to operate at higher efficiencies, maximize floor space, and reduce operating costs across the facility.
Have you ever been frustrated by your critical facilities staff’s inability to complete their myriad tasks in a timely and thorough manner? Several critical facility managers I have worked with have voiced frustration with some or all of their team members’ performance.
Know of an exemplary data center facility manager who deserves to be recognized? Nominate him or her for Mission Critical MagazineFacility Manager of the Year! This award will recognize outstanding performance by a data center professional.
In my last column I discussed the net zero energy data center. While to some it may seem like an oxymoron or a punch line to a joke, however to one degree or another, it may become a necessity in the not too distant future. Nonetheless, today energy efficiency, as well as the energy usage by all data centers, continues to be an ongoing and high-profile target for environmental and sustainability groups, as well as the government.