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ASHRAE provides detailed recommendations for data center environmental conditions through its Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments. These guidelines specify temperature and humidity ranges that ensure the optimal performance and longevity of IT equipment. The latest guidelines define four classes (A1 to A4) for allowable and recommended temperature ranges, with the recommended range for Class A1 being 18°C to 27°C (64.4°F to 80.6°F).

We’re thrilled to share Version 4.4 release with new feature updates: Business Entities for tracking customers, partners, and departments, improved control for transfer switch power devices, streamlined bulk actions for Business Entity association with assets, enhanced import capabilities for connections and circuits, and advanced search function to filter by Business Entity for easier, more efficient work.

Key disciplines include power, cooling, facilities, networks, data storage, and sustainability. Leveraging Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software can significantly aid in this process by offering comprehensive visibility and control over resources.

AI-driven processes, including machine learning models and data processing, require significant computational resources which can lead to increased energy consumption and heightened operational costs. The complexity of these workloads, which often involve real-time data analysis and continuous model training, exacerbates the need for robust data center management.

The Uptime Institute’s 2022 Global Data Center Survey highlights a growing challenge for operators: attracting and retaining qualified staff. With 53% struggling to find skilled employees and 42% losing staff to competitors—a sharp rise from 17% in 2018—there’s a clear need for solutions. DCIM software emerges as a key response, offering a holistic view of data center operations. This includes monitoring power usage, cooling systems, server space, and network operations.

Jad will dig into the current hiccups and the huge potential of DCIM, and share how AI, AR, digital twin, and IoT could completely transform how data centers operate by ramping up efficiency and getting ahead of trends. Find out how your organization can be at the forefront of this shift. This interactive session is designed as a collaborative discussion with stories from the frontline and a Q&A session. The key takeaways you can expect from this session: Click here for more information.

The CSRD marks a paradigm shift from preceding directives, introducing stringent reporting standards aimed at enhancing the quality, comprehensiveness, and consistency of sustainability reporting. Unlike its predecessors, the CSRD mandates specific disclosure formats and standards, emphasizing the concept of “double materiality” – requiring companies to address both their environmental impacts and climate-related risks comprehensively.

The Environmental and Efficiency Benefits of Liquid Cooling Data centers are infamous for their voracious appetite for energy. As the digital universe expands, so does the environmental impact of maintaining these centers. Enter liquid cooling, a technology with the potential to slash energy consumption and reduce the carbon footprint of data centers. Liquid cooling offers superior thermal conductivity compared to air.

Traditionally, data centers have been managed using on-premises software – and for many companies, this solution has been sufficient. However, as the data center environment becomes more intricate and dynamic, a new approach to management is required. Cloud-based Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software has emerged as the next generation of management tools, offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Version 4.3 is packed with upgrades to enhance data center monitoring. Improvements in Connectivity, Alarm Event Management, and Notifications aim to boost your experience, offering customizable alarm settings, reducing email volume, and integrating seamlessly with MS Teams for alerts.