by Shekhar Dasgupta | Apr 11, 2014 | DCIM
We launched a new web site this month. The new content reflects the new capabilities of our DCIM Software, GFS Crane. We have extended monitoring to every critical infrastructure device supporting a data center, including DG sets. We have added multi-tenancy and we...
by Shekhar Dasgupta | Apr 30, 2013 | DCIM
As Cloud Computing becomes mainstream, we would see a changing role of Data Center Infrastructure Management software. While today’s DCIM Software is like an ERP for Data Centers, the Next Gen DCIM Software will be like Supply Chain Management to manage data centers...
by Shekhar Dasgupta | Feb 7, 2013 | DCIM
Having had a few successful DCIM implementations under our belt now, a few lessons to share: Baseline your existing Data Center: document what systems and procedures are being followed today. For example, how do I keep track of my assets today? Map out your desired...
by Shekhar Dasgupta | Oct 10, 2012 | DCIM
As a DCIM software vendor, I am frequently asked this question, and I have a simple answer. DCIM is ERP for the Data Center Manager. Consider this. Like a manufacturing plant, a Data Center has lots of assets. Both ERP and DCIM help in Asset Management. Just as there...
by Shekhar Dasgupta | Jul 3, 2012 | DCIM
Last month witnessed two catastrophic Data Center disasters, presumably both designed to the highest standards of availability. The first was at RBS Data Center in Edinburgh. There was hint of a fatal human error caused by an inexperienced person while performing...
by Shekhar Dasgupta | May 3, 2012 | DCIM
Virtualization was one of those pioneering efforts that changed the dynamics of computing and introduced significant operational and energy efficiency. There is however a misconception that Data Center energy efficiency measures stop with Virtualization. From server...
