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.

The evolution of public cloud over the past few years has been remarkable. Digital transformation, remote work, and AI have created breakneck growth. Back in 2018, before anyone uttered the words COVID or ChatGPT, there were already big drivers for public cloud. The global digital transformation market size was valued at $320 billion, and set for 18% annual growth, to reach a projected $695 billion by 2025.

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.

The capability of DCIM software to provide real-time monitoring is critical for timely issue detection and resolution. Considering that data center outages can cost more than $9,000 per minute, as highlighted in a Ponemon Institute study, the importance of immediate response facilitated by DCIM cannot be overstated.

In the dynamic landscape of data center management, staying ahead of regulatory changes is paramount. As the push for sustainability intensifies, European data center professionals are facing a new challenge in the form of Regulation 2023/1542. This regulation mandates reporting on battery recycling by mid-2025. Let's delve into what this means for data centers and how you can prepare.

Europe is currently striving to be the first climate neutral continent by introducing a package of policy initiatives called the European Union’s (EU) Green Deal. This deal was introduced in 2019 and focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) was also launched which aims to decrease energy usage by 11.7% by 2030.

Gaming has gone mainstream. On average, people are spending seven and a half hours per week (roughly one hour per day) gaming online, The gaming market is also an extremely competitive one, with games publishers and distributors fighting for mindshare with consumers, and subsequently maximising the time spent on their platform. To achieve this, user experience is key – games must interest and delight, without lagging or crashing.

Product-led DCIM software is synonymous with intuitive design. For users, this means less time grappling with complex interfaces and more time optimizing data center operations. This user-friendly approach reduces the learning curve and enables a broader range of the workforce to contribute meaningfully to data center management.

Edge data centers are transforming the way we process and deliver data, catering to the skyrocketing demands of modern applications and services. The global edge computing market size was recently valued at USD 11.24 billion and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.9% from 2023 to 2030. By 2025, more than 75% of all enterprise-generated data will be created and processed outside of the traditional data center or cloud.