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CALCULATING ROI OF DCIM MONITORING FOR DISTRIBUTED IT SITES
Introduction
Data center environments have become increasingly complex, with information technology( IT) spanning on-premise, centralized data centers, local and regional edge sites; as well as systems, applications, and data being hosted by colocation and cloud service providers. This hybrid environment is driven largely by edge computing, AI inference, and digital transformation initiatives( e. g., automation, digital customer experiences). Managing distributed assets is a challenge, especially in sites without IT staff on-premise. At the same time, higher rack densities and tighter power and thermal margins increase the sensitivity of these environments to power and cooling disruptions. In White Paper 281, How Modern DCIM Supports CIOs in Managing Distributed, AI-Driven IT Environments, we discuss the growing challenges faced by CIOs today and how Data Center Infrastructure Management( DCIM) has evolved to help address these challenges.
DCIM software tools offer many features and benefits. Specifically, the monitoring & alarming functions provide real-time visibility of all connected devices, through a centralized interface, enabling awareness of device status, health, and environmental conditions across distributed sites. Based on user-defined thresholds and settings, notifications and alarms are generated within the platform, with options to notify operations staff by email or text. The software is accessible through a secure web interface or mobile app, allowing staff to monitor and manage their infrastructure remotely, including updating firmware, adjusting alarm thresholds, and configuring network security settings.
Even though software management tools like DCIM often intuitively provide value to users, sometimes justifying the purchase with a financial return on investment( ROI) can be difficult to do in a credible way. •
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