The path to improved business efficiency can take a variety of turns, but one that many organizations are exploring involves data center consolidation. Whether it’s integrating multiple data centers or integrating servers and applications, downsizing infrastructure offers several advantages. Depending on the organization, a data center could be the most complex part of the IT architecture. Can data center consolidation take some of the complexity out of the situation? Companies that pursue … [Read more...]
3 Data Center Sustainability Trends
As more consumers and businesses prioritize purchasing from companies that pursue sustainability measures, there are new trends emerging in the tech market. The data center, in particular, has the potential to make great strides in sustainability simply because it tends to use a lot of energy. Some companies are making major strides in improving their energy consumption and efforts to offset their energy use, while others may be making more noise than any real effort. You can see this in … [Read more...]
Network Automation Slowed by Manual Data Collection
Network automation is an essential part of optimizing your data center, but too many IT teams are stuck in a rut when it comes to manual data collection. This is according to new survey results provided by Enterprise Management Associates. Almost half, or 48%, noted that their data center automation tools demand at least some manual data collection. To clarify, manual data collection can come in many forms, but consider this example: a network administrator wants to make a change in their … [Read more...]
Utilize the Right Technology to Keep Your Data Center Functional
Mitigating risks so that your data center operations remain running at full potential should be a top concern of IT managers. Despite the massive rise of cloud computing, data centers remain a powerhouse and businesses could scarcely get by without them. With the advent of the hybrid multicloud systems, partnering with a third party to help you monitor risks and manage processes small and large can be the key to maintaining a productive edge, avoiding system failures and server or network … [Read more...]