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The process of choosing the right Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software can have a significant impact on your organization’s success or failure.
With a proven track record of helping thousands of customers evaluate their DCIM options, we at Sunbird recognize the importance of making an informed decision.
We understand the unique challenges faced during the selection process, and we are committed to helping you navigate through them.
We have compiled the most common questions we get asked from organizations that are serious about evaluating their prospective DCIM vendors to select the right tool for them. Our goal is to empower you to ask the key questions that will help you f...
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AI is booming.
The AI market is projected to grow 37.3% annually from 2023 to 2030.
With so many organizations adopting or considering AI applications, data centers need to be ready to support the new demand.
However, without the right tools and data, it is difficult to understand if your existing facilities have the capacity to support systems like the “gold standard for AI infrastructure,” the NVIDIA DGX H100.
The key considerations for deploying the NVIDIA DGX H100 system include:
Power. The DGX H100 system’s power usage is 10.2 kW maximum. It contains six power supplies with balanced distribution of the power load. The specification for each power supply is 3300 W at 200-240 V, 16A, a...
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As data centers become increasingly decentralized, managing them remotely is now a must-have skill. Data center professionals need to maintain uptime, increase efficiency, and boost productivity across all their global sites without leaving their desk.
While this might have once seemed near-impossible, with the right tools and processes, remotely managing your data center can be even better than physically being there. With modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, you can have access to whole range of capabilities that simplify remote data center management.
What Is Driving Remote Data Center Management?
The key trends that are leading to increased remote data center m...
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Are data center managers reversing their cloud strategy?
Cloud repatriation is the process of migrating applications, data, and workloads from a public cloud environment to on-premise infrastructure, and it’s becoming a popular data center trend.
According to IDC, 70-80% of companies are repatriating at least some of their data each year.
What is driving cloud repatriation?
There are a variety of reasons why cloud repatriation may be an attractive option:
Cost concerns. Many organizations initially moved to the cloud for its scalability and pay-as-you-go pricing model. Now, as demand increases, the rising cost to run certain workloads no longer justifies the use of cloud services. Cost...
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Data centers play a critical role in today's digital economy, and governments around the world are recognizing their importance by offering tax incentives to encourage their development. These tax breaks can significantly reduce the financial burden on data center operators and promote sustainable and efficient operations.
In this blog post, we will outline seven key steps to help you navigate the process of obtaining data center tax breaks. Additionally, we will provide examples of data center tax incentives offered by various countries, highlighting the different approaches taken to support this industry.
7 Key Steps to Getting Data Center Tax Breaks
Follow these basic steps to begin the...
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Data center planning can be a chore. It's often a manual and time-consuming process that involves gathering data that may or may not be accurate from multiple tools. Plus, modern data center environments are increasingly complex and distributed which adds to the challenge.
However, by leveraging modern data center management tools and implementing tried-and-true processes, you can resolve many of the pain points of data center planning, deploy projects faster, and optimize your data center infrastructure.
Follow these 10 tips to more easily plan for future growth and get the most out of your facilities.
1. Maintain accurate asset information
Tracking detailed information about what equipme...
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Did you know that data centers are some of the most energy-intensive buildings? They consume 10 to 50 times the energy per floor space of a typical office building.
As governments, industry regulators, and customers demand more energy efficient data centers, data center managers are tasked to comply with corporate sustainability initiatives by finding new ways to innovate and reduce energy consumption.
Fortunately, with modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, there are many opportunities to cut waste and dramatically improve the efficiency of data center operations.
Here are some of the top ways that you can leverage DCIM software to maximize your data center’s efficien...
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Data center consolidation involves reducing the number of servers, storage, network systems, racks, or entire data center sites to improve IT efficiency and create a more streamlined environment with lower space, power, and cooling requirements.
As businesses migrate their workloads to the cloud or virtualize servers, the need for physical space decreases. This prompts companies to downsize their footprint, utilizing existing resources more and alleviating data center management challenges.
Cost reduction is another driving force behind consolidation. By managing and maintaining a smaller set of data center resources, organizations can significantly reduce operational expenses.
The increased...
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For many data center professionals, the daily operations of a data center require a lot of repetitive manual data entry tasks. Manually entering data about data center assets over and over again is not only time-consuming, but it risks inaccurate information due to human error.
However, there is a new way forward.
In a recent Sunbird customer workshop, data center experts from Accenture and Comcast shared how they leverage their Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software’s business rules engine to automate their data center operations.
But first, some background information.
What are business rules in DCIM software?
Business rules are automation programs that a DCIM system admin...
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As a global leader in second-generation Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, we have the opportunity to speak with a lot of data center professionals. One of the most common stories we hear is that they are still using Excel, Visio, open-source software, and homegrown tools to manage their data centers and that these tools are causing them a lot of pain. They're manually intensive, inaccurate, hard to use, and not integrated.
Today’s data center professionals understand that modern DCIM software can dramatically simplify how they manage their data centers. We hear time and again that they are desperate to deploy it to realize dramatic improvements in ease of use and compl...
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Did you know that the data center industry accounts for 3% of global electricity consumption and is expected to hit 4% by 2030?
Due to rising energy costs and increased public pressure around the environmental impact of data centers, many of today’s organizations have launched corporate sustainability initiatives and data center professionals are cracking down on energy usage to support those goals.
Here are the top eight data center energy consumption trends that you should consider implementing in your data center to save energy and reduce costs:
Increased use of renewable energy sources. Many companies are implementing more sustainable energy sources in their data centers to go green....
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Data center professionals have reached a breaking point. Data center infrastructure has grown too complex and distributed to manage with legacy tools like Excel, Visio, and homegrown systems. Manually updating multiple spreadsheets and diagrams for every change in the data center takes too much time and the information is too inaccurate to trust.
Instead, industry leaders are turning to Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software to simplify data center management by gaining a holistic view of all their data center assets and resources in a single pane of glass. Keep reading to learn what is driving DCIM adoption, who the top players are, and how to pick a DCIM vendor that’s right...
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Data center management traditionally requires a lot of manual effort, and the same data often must be entered into multiple disparate systems. Not only does this waste time, but it leads to inaccurate data due to human error.
To simplify data center management, data center experts are driving “automation via integration” by deploying and integrating modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software solutions with out-of-the-box connectors that automatically populate data in the appropriate systems.
Data center automation provides many benefits and a dramatic return on investment. The top eight benefits of automating your data center operations are:
Enable a single source of tru...
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We’re proud to announce the general availability of dcTrack® 9.0, the latest version of Sunbird’s DCIM Operations software. This release includes exciting new features including new facility items, a power single-line diagram, and world map visualization.
dcTrack 9.0 Availability
This dcTrack 9.0 update is available worldwide on a subscription or perpetual license basis to all customers with valid maintenance contracts. Download the update file from Sunbird’s support portal to upgrade today.
If you would like to try a full-featured test drive of dcTrack, get your login credentials to the free online demo system now.
What’s New in dcTrack 9.0
The following features are new or enhanced in...
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The Sunbird team extends our congratulations to The University of Chicago for receiving a Gold Certification in Informa’s Data Center Efficiency Program (DEEP). The Gold Certification is the highest certification level that the program awards for achievements in data center sustainability and efficiency.
After learning that the University’s data centers’ had shot up from being the campus’ twelfth- to fourth-largest consumer of energy, Raymond Parpart, Director of Data Center Strategy & Operations, sought out a DEEP certification and auditing process to answer the question, “Are we as good as we think we are?” and to help them improve efficiency and support the University’s sustainability...
The process of choosing the right Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software can have a significant impact on your organization’s success or failure. With a proven track record of helping thousands of customers evaluate their DCIM options, we at Sunbird recognize the importance of making an informed decision. We understand the unique challenges faced during the selection process, and we are committed to helping you navigate through them. We have compiled the most common questions we get asked from organizations that are serious about evaluating their prospective DCIM vendors to select the right tool for them. Our goal is to empower you to ask the key questions that will help you f...
AI is booming. The AI market is projected to grow 37.3% annually from 2023 to 2030. With so many organizations adopting or considering AI applications, data centers need to be ready to support the new demand. However, without the right tools and data, it is difficult to understand if your existing facilities have the capacity to support systems like the “gold standard for AI infrastructure,” the NVIDIA DGX H100. The key considerations for deploying the NVIDIA DGX H100 system include: Power. The DGX H100 system’s power usage is 10.2 kW maximum. It contains six power supplies with balanced distribution of the power load. The specification for each power supply is 3300 W at 200-240 V, 16A, a...
As data centers become increasingly decentralized, managing them remotely is now a must-have skill. Data center professionals need to maintain uptime, increase efficiency, and boost productivity across all their global sites without leaving their desk. While this might have once seemed near-impossible, with the right tools and processes, remotely managing your data center can be even better than physically being there. With modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, you can have access to whole range of capabilities that simplify remote data center management. What Is Driving Remote Data Center Management? The key trends that are leading to increased remote data center m...
Are data center managers reversing their cloud strategy? Cloud repatriation is the process of migrating applications, data, and workloads from a public cloud environment to on-premise infrastructure, and it’s becoming a popular data center trend. According to IDC, 70-80% of companies are repatriating at least some of their data each year. What is driving cloud repatriation? There are a variety of reasons why cloud repatriation may be an attractive option: Cost concerns. Many organizations initially moved to the cloud for its scalability and pay-as-you-go pricing model. Now, as demand increases, the rising cost to run certain workloads no longer justifies the use of cloud services. Cost...
Data centers play a critical role in today's digital economy, and governments around the world are recognizing their importance by offering tax incentives to encourage their development. These tax breaks can significantly reduce the financial burden on data center operators and promote sustainable and efficient operations. In this blog post, we will outline seven key steps to help you navigate the process of obtaining data center tax breaks. Additionally, we will provide examples of data center tax incentives offered by various countries, highlighting the different approaches taken to support this industry. 7 Key Steps to Getting Data Center Tax Breaks Follow these basic steps to begin the...
Data center planning can be a chore. It's often a manual and time-consuming process that involves gathering data that may or may not be accurate from multiple tools. Plus, modern data center environments are increasingly complex and distributed which adds to the challenge. However, by leveraging modern data center management tools and implementing tried-and-true processes, you can resolve many of the pain points of data center planning, deploy projects faster, and optimize your data center infrastructure. Follow these 10 tips to more easily plan for future growth and get the most out of your facilities. 1. Maintain accurate asset information Tracking detailed information about what equipme...
Did you know that data centers are some of the most energy-intensive buildings? They consume 10 to 50 times the energy per floor space of a typical office building. As governments, industry regulators, and customers demand more energy efficient data centers, data center managers are tasked to comply with corporate sustainability initiatives by finding new ways to innovate and reduce energy consumption. Fortunately, with modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, there are many opportunities to cut waste and dramatically improve the efficiency of data center operations. Here are some of the top ways that you can leverage DCIM software to maximize your data center’s efficien...
Data center consolidation involves reducing the number of servers, storage, network systems, racks, or entire data center sites to improve IT efficiency and create a more streamlined environment with lower space, power, and cooling requirements. As businesses migrate their workloads to the cloud or virtualize servers, the need for physical space decreases. This prompts companies to downsize their footprint, utilizing existing resources more and alleviating data center management challenges. Cost reduction is another driving force behind consolidation. By managing and maintaining a smaller set of data center resources, organizations can significantly reduce operational expenses. The increased...
For many data center professionals, the daily operations of a data center require a lot of repetitive manual data entry tasks. Manually entering data about data center assets over and over again is not only time-consuming, but it risks inaccurate information due to human error. However, there is a new way forward. In a recent Sunbird customer workshop, data center experts from Accenture and Comcast shared how they leverage their Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software’s business rules engine to automate their data center operations. But first, some background information. What are business rules in DCIM software? Business rules are automation programs that a DCIM system admin...
As a global leader in second-generation Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, we have the opportunity to speak with a lot of data center professionals. One of the most common stories we hear is that they are still using Excel, Visio, open-source software, and homegrown tools to manage their data centers and that these tools are causing them a lot of pain. They're manually intensive, inaccurate, hard to use, and not integrated. Today’s data center professionals understand that modern DCIM software can dramatically simplify how they manage their data centers. We hear time and again that they are desperate to deploy it to realize dramatic improvements in ease of use and compl...
Did you know that the data center industry accounts for 3% of global electricity consumption and is expected to hit 4% by 2030? Due to rising energy costs and increased public pressure around the environmental impact of data centers, many of today’s organizations have launched corporate sustainability initiatives and data center professionals are cracking down on energy usage to support those goals. Here are the top eight data center energy consumption trends that you should consider implementing in your data center to save energy and reduce costs: Increased use of renewable energy sources. Many companies are implementing more sustainable energy sources in their data centers to go green....
Data center professionals have reached a breaking point. Data center infrastructure has grown too complex and distributed to manage with legacy tools like Excel, Visio, and homegrown systems. Manually updating multiple spreadsheets and diagrams for every change in the data center takes too much time and the information is too inaccurate to trust. Instead, industry leaders are turning to Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software to simplify data center management by gaining a holistic view of all their data center assets and resources in a single pane of glass. Keep reading to learn what is driving DCIM adoption, who the top players are, and how to pick a DCIM vendor that’s right...
Data center management traditionally requires a lot of manual effort, and the same data often must be entered into multiple disparate systems. Not only does this waste time, but it leads to inaccurate data due to human error. To simplify data center management, data center experts are driving “automation via integration” by deploying and integrating modern Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software solutions with out-of-the-box connectors that automatically populate data in the appropriate systems. Data center automation provides many benefits and a dramatic return on investment. The top eight benefits of automating your data center operations are: Enable a single source of tru...
We’re proud to announce the general availability of dcTrack® 9.0, the latest version of Sunbird’s DCIM Operations software. This release includes exciting new features including new facility items, a power single-line diagram, and world map visualization. dcTrack 9.0 Availability This dcTrack 9.0 update is available worldwide on a subscription or perpetual license basis to all customers with valid maintenance contracts. Download the update file from Sunbird’s support portal to upgrade today. If you would like to try a full-featured test drive of dcTrack, get your login credentials to the free online demo system now. What’s New in dcTrack 9.0 The following features are new or enhanced in...
The Sunbird team extends our congratulations to The University of Chicago for receiving a Gold Certification in Informa’s Data Center Efficiency Program (DEEP). The Gold Certification is the highest certification level that the program awards for achievements in data center sustainability and efficiency. After learning that the University’s data centers’ had shot up from being the campus’ twelfth- to fourth-largest consumer of energy, Raymond Parpart, Director of Data Center Strategy & Operations, sought out a DEEP certification and auditing process to answer the question, “Are we as good as we think we are?” and to help them improve efficiency and support the University’s sustainability...