At its simplest definition, Predictive DCIM is the combination of full data center simulation with DCIM. Enabling managers and operators to measure, model and evaluate every individual deployment within their data center prior and following deployment. Only Predictive DCIM ensures optimum performance of each piece of new equipment deployed whilst also balancing Availability,…

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The task of a data center operator is to continuously deliver service availability, compute capacity and energy efficiency. As data centers have become more complex and more mission critical, operators have sought greater quantity and detail in their…