Sydney-based IDC Solutions adds EkkoSense ’ s AI-powered EkkoSoft Critical data centre optimisation software to its data centre management solutions portfolio

Building on its ability to provide superior airflow management solutions for the data centre environment , IDC Solutions will now combine the strengths of its range of EziBlank range of airflow management products with EkkoSense ’ s EkkoSoft Critical 3D analytics software .

The software enables data centre operations teams and colocation providers to improve thermal optimisation , remove thermal and power risk , minimise cooling energy usage and costs and support corporate ESG and sustainability programmes through quantifiable carbon savings .

Eziblank is IDC ’ s data centre airflow management product brand that delivers the next level of cooling and energy efficiency to data centres . The

EziBlank portfolio of blanking panels is easy to install , tool-less , lightweight and aesthetically pleasing , with a range of standard colours to choose from . EziBlank products include a 6-RU blanking panel , modular wall panels , brush panels and a cost-effective floor brush solution .

EkkoSoft Critical ’ s intuitive 3D visualisations make it easy for data centre teams to visualise cooling for thermal optimisation and airflow management improvement opportunities that can be delivered using EziBlank airflow management products .

“ Partnering with EkkoSense makes smart sense for IDC Solutions as our EziBlank and EkkoSoft Critical solutions are highly complementary ,” said Niall Coulter , Managing Director of IDC Solutions . “ Using Ekkosoft Critical our data centre customers will not only be able to track the thermal performance of their facilities in real-time , but also generate clear recommendations of exactly what they need to do next to improve cooling efficiency using EziBlank solutions . Together this provides a fast and cost-effective way for organisations to transform their data centre ’ s thermal performance .”

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Robert Linsdell , General Manager APAC and ANZ for EkkoSense , said : “ At a time when there ’ s never been more pressure on data centre operations to manage their power usage , solutions that provide the control needed to optimise thermal performance , power and capacity become even more important .

“ That ’ s exactly where IDC Solutions and EkkoSense can help , particularly as our embedded Cooling Advisor capability delivers real-time cooling insights and recommends corrective actions that EziBlank can help resolve . We look forward to a strong and successful partnership ,” added Lindsell . �

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