FEATURE
There are numerous challenges to managing a modern
data centre as ongoing digitalisation efforts are placing
more pressure on infrastructure than ever before. But new
innovative tools and technologies are helping data centre
managers unlock efficiencies in all areas – from power
and cooling to facilities support and data storage. We
find out what might currently be considered some of the
biggest challenges for data centre managers and discover
two tools which are helping to make their lives easier.
aving the ability to analyse the data centre, secure
all endpoints that connect to a company’s network
and monitor how efficiently these are performing
is vital for any successful data centre manager,” said Mark
Gaydos, CMO of Nlyte.
“However, the nature of the arena means that there is always
new technology being connected to the network, making it
extremely difficult to track all the assets.”
line of work and companies who outsource their IT expect the
best service.
“Budget must be used correctly and areas that require
improvement, like the use of space or technology, should be
regularly examined in detail in order to ensure the sustainability
and longevity of the facility.
The data centre is certainly not immune to the impact of Digital
Transformation efforts. “This is where automation is vital for the sanity of this personnel.
By automating the tracking, cataloguing and monitoring of
assets, there are no holes within any reporting, guaranteeing that
all infrastructure is optimised effectively.
Gaydos continued: “While a loss of business is not a challenge
limited to the data centre industry, it is an extremely competitive “In essence, it’s essential for IT operators to make the most out of
the data centre, both for themselves and for their customers.”
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