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Today’s data center professionals are increasingly tasked with managing hybrid data centers. These modern data center environments combine traditional, on-premises enterprise data centers as well as off-premises data center capacities, which might include cabinets and containment areas in colocation data centers, private or public clouds, or managed services. A recent 451 Research Voice of the Enterprise: Datacenter Transformation, Budgets and Outlook survey found that 59 percent of enterprise end-user respondents owned and operated server rooms, while 57 percent utilized cloud service providers, 54 percent owned and operated their data center facilities, and 41 percent rented space from col...
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From enterprise to colocation to cloud, data centers are rapidly modernizing. Today's data center professionals need to improve their skills and knowledge to keep pace with changes in the industry, or risk being left behind. But how can they accomplish this goal while still meeting all the objectives of their full-time careers?
That's where data center certifications and training programs come in. A wide variety of specialized and general data center credentials are available to both experienced and novice data center professionals to help them learn what they need to learn to adapt to the changing data center industry.
To help data center professionals choose the certification or training...
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Whether they focus on maintaining enterprise data centers or monitoring colocation facilities, data center managers have tough jobs. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities as well as 24/7 monitoring and management of data center sites and equipment. Their daily tasks may include anything from predictive maintenance and firmware updates to troubleshooting network issues to investigating unexpected downtime events with root cause analysis.
True, many data center managers report high levels of job satisfaction and compensation—data center managers in the United States earn anywhere from $63,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on their level of experience. However, the...
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Sunbird’s Models Library release for May is now available: Version 3.104. Download and update to Version 3.104 to get all the most recent model data!
Sunbird’s Models Library simplifies your data center asset management. The library includes detailed information—such as U space, dimensions, weight, power ports, and data ports—for over 30,000 models across over 450 manufacturers. Updating the Models Library after you have implemented Sunbird’s DCIM software helps to ensure that you are using the most accurate and up-to-date model information. This information also ensures that your data center change management tickets and reservations are error free.
Can’t find a specific make and model? Con...
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We’re thrilled to announce that Sunbird has been recognized once again as one of the 20 Most Promising Data Center Solution Providers by CIOReview for holistic and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software that is transforming the way data centers are managed.
CIOReview creates an annual listing of 20 companies that are at the forefront of providing innovative data center solutions and impacting the marketplace. The main focus of this ranking is to spotlight companies who have successful proven track records in delivering data center solutions. Sunbird was recognized for providing a complete and easy-to-use DCIM solution for data center managers.
“Our missi...
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Sunbird will be at Data Centre World Hong Kong on May 16-17 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Stop by Booth S25 for a demonstration of our award-winning second-generation DCIM software.
Register for free and join over 10,000 international data center & infrastructure experts at North Asia's largest tech event.
Heading to Data Centre World and want to chat one-on-one with a DCIM expert? Sunbird representatives also will be available for individual meetings. Let us know if you’d like to meet.
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For many organizations, cloud storage and processing seems to be increasing, so it might surprise you that enterprise data centers and colocation data center providers still hold the majority of workloads. According to Uptime Institute, 65% of workloads are in enterprise-owned/operated data centers, a percentage maintained since 2014. Thus, even if cloud storage and processing solutions continue to be prevalent, it’s safe to assume that most organizations maintain at least some of their mission-critical applications in house.
Why might data center managers stick with their enterprise data centers? Consider these five reasons to keep your enterprise data centers in favor of or in addition to...
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In today’s world, it is more important than ever before to consider the amount of energy we use and how we are impacting the environment, and data centers are no exception. The “green data” revolution is in full effect, and data center managers need to optimize their data centers to be more efficient and comply with government regulations—without increasing costs.
To celebrate Earth Day, we’ve rounded up our favorite resources to help you learn how to “green” your data center.
Companies like Facebook and Apple are two of the top Green Data Centers Around The World. Check out our infographic and see what steps the top data centers leading the green movement are making.
Worldwide, data c...
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Sunbird will be at DCD>Enterprise in New York on May 1-2 at the Marriott Marquis. Stop by Booth #92 for a demonstration of our award-winning second-generation DCIM software.
Register for free if you're a qualified end-user or consultant and join over 1,500 of your colleagues for this event that will cover how enterprise data centers are being re-defined and re-shaped.
Heading to DCD>Enterprise and want to chat one-on-one with a DCIM expert? Sunbird representatives also will be available for individual meetings. Let us know if you’d like to meet.
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Modern data center environments are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to manage. Traditional enterprise data centers are now being combined with or replaced by colocation facilities and private/public clouds. Today’s data center managers need to modernize their facilities and operations to address the challenges of managing these complex hybrid environments, or risk losing their relevance in this new world.
How can data center professionals adapt so they will thrive, not just survive, in a world where cloud is king? What tools do they need to accurately manage physical infrastructure, IT service management, and virtual assets? And how can Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM...
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When you initially consider data center training programs, you might first think of popular data center professional certifications, such as Cisco’s CCNA credential or BICSI’s popular RCDD designation. These industry-recognized certifications have several benefits to both trainees and organizations, including higher job satisfaction, faster work performance, and improved efficiency.
Training is also an effective method of motivating your team, especially if it helps them keep their jobs. According to PwC’s Workforce of the Future survey, about 75 percent of respondents said that they were ready to learn new skills or completely re-train to stay employable in the future.
Professional certific...
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Sunbird will be at Datacenter Forum in Helsinki on April 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Stop by Stand 4 for a demonstration of our award-winning second-generation DCIM software.
You don't want to miss Niall Bannon, DCIM Technical Sales EMEA, present "Reducing the Complexity of Datacenter Management with Second-Generation DCIM" at 10:15. Learn how you can modernize your operations to tackle the challenges of modern data centers.
If you're involved with the managing and operations of your organization's IT infrastructure, register for free to join 200 of your colleagues from the data center sector in Finland and the Baltics.
Heading to Datacenter Forum and want to chat one-on-one with a DCIM e...
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Sunbird’s Models Library release for April is now available: Version 3.103. Download and update to Version 3.103 to get all the most recent model data!
Sunbird’s Models Library simplifies your data center asset management. The library includes detailed information—such as U space, dimensions, weight, power ports, and data ports—for over 30,000 models across over 450 manufacturers. Updating the Models Library after you have implemented Sunbird’s DCIM software helps to ensure that you are using the most accurate and up-to-date model information. This information also ensures that your data center change management tickets and reservations are error free.
Can’t find a specific make and model? C...
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When choosing a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, you might think that the most difficult part of the process would be documenting requirements, comparing vendors, or even the deploying the data center software itself. However, for many data center professionals, the challenges start much earlier: when you’re pitching the idea of data center management software to your boss.
Indeed, deciding to use a DCIM solution might be the easy part. According to a survey by Intel and Dell, over 50 percent of IT managers are already using DCIM systems. But for those who aren’t yet utilizing data center management tools or who are looking for a second data center software to replace a...
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For many data center managers, moving your data center assets to a colocation data center may seem like an obvious choice. After all, carrier hotels and other colocation facilities provide data center managers with scalability, reliability, and security for applications, data, and systems—without the pressure to build, staff, and maintain increasingly complex enterprise data centers environments. These benefits, coupled with market expansion into new geographic areas, are driving the growth of the colocation data center at a CAGR of 15.4%.
Once you’ve decided that moving to a colo facility is right for you, it might be tempting to sit back, relax, and wait for your colocation data center pro...
Whether they focus on maintaining enterprise data centers or monitoring colocation facilities, data center managers have tough jobs. They are responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities as well as 24/7 monitoring and management of data center sites and equipment. Their daily tasks may include anything from predictive maintenance and firmware updates to troubleshooting network issues to investigating unexpected downtime events with root cause analysis. True, many data center managers report high levels of job satisfaction and compensation—data center managers in the United States earn anywhere from $63,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on their level of experience. However, the...
Sunbird’s Models Library release for May is now available: Version 3.104. Download and update to Version 3.104 to get all the most recent model data! Sunbird’s Models Library simplifies your data center asset management. The library includes detailed information—such as U space, dimensions, weight, power ports, and data ports—for over 30,000 models across over 450 manufacturers. Updating the Models Library after you have implemented Sunbird’s DCIM software helps to ensure that you are using the most accurate and up-to-date model information. This information also ensures that your data center change management tickets and reservations are error free. Can’t find a specific make and model? Con...
We’re thrilled to announce that Sunbird has been recognized once again as one of the 20 Most Promising Data Center Solution Providers by CIOReview for holistic and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software that is transforming the way data centers are managed. CIOReview creates an annual listing of 20 companies that are at the forefront of providing innovative data center solutions and impacting the marketplace. The main focus of this ranking is to spotlight companies who have successful proven track records in delivering data center solutions. Sunbird was recognized for providing a complete and easy-to-use DCIM solution for data center managers. “Our missi...
For many organizations, cloud storage and processing seems to be increasing, so it might surprise you that enterprise data centers and colocation data center providers still hold the majority of workloads. According to Uptime Institute, 65% of workloads are in enterprise-owned/operated data centers, a percentage maintained since 2014. Thus, even if cloud storage and processing solutions continue to be prevalent, it’s safe to assume that most organizations maintain at least some of their mission-critical applications in house. Why might data center managers stick with their enterprise data centers? Consider these five reasons to keep your enterprise data centers in favor of or in addition to...
In today’s world, it is more important than ever before to consider the amount of energy we use and how we are impacting the environment, and data centers are no exception. The “green data” revolution is in full effect, and data center managers need to optimize their data centers to be more efficient and comply with government regulations—without increasing costs. To celebrate Earth Day, we’ve rounded up our favorite resources to help you learn how to “green” your data center. Companies like Facebook and Apple are two of the top Green Data Centers Around The World. Check out our infographic and see what steps the top data centers leading the green movement are making. Worldwide, data c...
When you initially consider data center training programs, you might first think of popular data center professional certifications, such as Cisco’s CCNA credential or BICSI’s popular RCDD designation. These industry-recognized certifications have several benefits to both trainees and organizations, including higher job satisfaction, faster work performance, and improved efficiency. Training is also an effective method of motivating your team, especially if it helps them keep their jobs. According to PwC’s Workforce of the Future survey, about 75 percent of respondents said that they were ready to learn new skills or completely re-train to stay employable in the future. Professional certific...
Sunbird’s Models Library release for April is now available: Version 3.103. Download and update to Version 3.103 to get all the most recent model data! Sunbird’s Models Library simplifies your data center asset management. The library includes detailed information—such as U space, dimensions, weight, power ports, and data ports—for over 30,000 models across over 450 manufacturers. Updating the Models Library after you have implemented Sunbird’s DCIM software helps to ensure that you are using the most accurate and up-to-date model information. This information also ensures that your data center change management tickets and reservations are error free. Can’t find a specific make and model? C...
When choosing a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, you might think that the most difficult part of the process would be documenting requirements, comparing vendors, or even the deploying the data center software itself. However, for many data center professionals, the challenges start much earlier: when you’re pitching the idea of data center management software to your boss. Indeed, deciding to use a DCIM solution might be the easy part. According to a survey by Intel and Dell, over 50 percent of IT managers are already using DCIM systems. But for those who aren’t yet utilizing data center management tools or who are looking for a second data center software to replace a...
For many data center managers, moving your data center assets to a colocation data center may seem like an obvious choice. After all, carrier hotels and other colocation facilities provide data center managers with scalability, reliability, and security for applications, data, and systems—without the pressure to build, staff, and maintain increasingly complex enterprise data centers environments. These benefits, coupled with market expansion into new geographic areas, are driving the growth of the colocation data center at a CAGR of 15.4%. Once you’ve decided that moving to a colo facility is right for you, it might be tempting to sit back, relax, and wait for your colocation data center pro...
