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As the world becomes more digitally dependent , effective monitoring and management are crucial for ensuring the continuity and reliability of essential services . Diego Chisena , Software and Monitoring Hardware Offering Manager , Vertiv , explores the necessity for resilient critical infrastructure and how to achieve optimal results from monitoring and management .

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While this reliance on IT technology is widely acknowledged , what often goes unnoticed is the pivotal role played by critical power and cooling infrastructure in sustaining this data flow . Constant monitoring and efficient management of these essential components are paramount , ensuring uninterrupted operations and preventing potential disruptions that could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and endusers alike .

The significance of monitoring and managing critical infrastructure cannot be overstated . These processes play a vital role in maintaining the functionality and resilience of essential systems and services – everything from online transactions , cash dispensers , virtual business or educational meetings , healthcare diagnostics , gaming , movie streaming and more .

Monitoring and threat identification

It is the continuous exchange of data with the critical equipment and the adoption of a monitoring system that allows the identification of potential threats and anomalies that could impact business or service continuity . The identification of patterns and anomalies in the collection of large amounts of data permits a faster and more accurate problem discovery , diagnosis and resolution . This monitoring of critical equipment adds an important layer of protection to continuity , and therefore availability of the infrastructure .

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