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Many organizations use a traditional IT CMDB for tracking IT assets, but relying solely on it can create blind spots in data center operations. A Data Center CMDB is purpose-built to address these challenges, offering deeper visibility, real-time insights, and operational efficiency. It is crucial to understand the difference between the two CMDBs and why switching to a Data Center CMDB could result in more optimization and efficiency.

Are you paying for colo space and/or power you’re not using? With colocation data center demand soaring, costs are rising, and vacancy rates are at record lows. Limited availability, coupled with increasing power and operational expenses, is putting financial pressure on businesses renting colo space.

In recent years, many businesses have begun a process known as cloud repatriation. Cloud repatriation is when companies migrate their applications, data, and workloads from the public cloud to on-premises infrastructure. According to IDC, 70-80% of companies are repatriating at least some of their data each year.

When it comes to managing IT and data center assets, organizations often rely on a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). But not all CMDBs are created equal. While a traditional IT CMDB helps track hardware, software, and configurations, a Data Center CMDB is specifically designed to manage the physical infrastructure, capacity, and dependencies within a data center. Understanding the differences between these two types of CMDBs is critical for optimizing operations and ensuring complete visibility.

Managing server racks effectively is one of the most critical aspects of running a successful data center. Accurate asset tracking and efficient space utilization can make or break your operations. Without proper processes in place, you risk issues like wasting resources and escalating costs.

Over the past decade, many businesses of all sizes have embraced the cloud for its scalability and promise of cost savings. The cloud has been credited for helping companies innovate faster, expand globally, and offload infrastructure management to providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. However, as cloud adoption matures, a noticeable shift is occurring.

The data center industry continues to evolve every year, and 2025 will be no different. 2024 saw lots of movement towards AI, sustainability, and cloud repatriation to name a few key trends. With 2025 just around the corner, take a look at the rising trends that will shape data center management next year. If you haven’t created an action plan yet for these emerging trends, now is the time to consider them in your 2025 strategy.

As the demand for faster processing, greater storage, and more efficient computing continues to rise, so does the need for high-density servers. These powerful machines are designed to pack more computing power into smaller spaces, allowing data centers to maximize their capacity while minimizing their physical footprint. However, as server density increases, so does the weight of the equipment—often significantly.

Are you prepared for the next leap in AI hardware? According to NVIDIA, the new GB200 NVL72 is poised to “supercharge next-generation AI and accelerating computing.” Highlights of the GB200 NVL72 include it being 25 times more energy efficient than the H100 and 18 times faster data processing compared to CPU. Data centers worldwide are striving to keep up with the AI surge and must assess whether their current facilities can handle the high-power demands of the infrastructure.

Maintaining optimal temperatures in data centers has become increasingly important as power densities surge, global temperature climb, and energy consumption rises. These challenges make data center temperature monitoring more essential than ever.