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Editor’s Note: Modern data center environments are facing critical challenges resulting from technology trends like IoT, big data, and cloud/hybrid environments. Today’s data center managers need to adapt themselves and their data centers in this age of digital transformation, or risk irrelevance.
That’s why we were interested in “IDC's Datacenter Facilities Infrastructure Management and Operations Special Study,” a special report published by global analyst firm IDC and sponsored by our partner Raritan®. Led by Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director, Datacenter Management, the report highlights not only the challenges facing organizations today but also the tactics and technologies that mod...
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Most data center professionals view 3D data center visualizations with a jaundiced eye. They see 3D as a gimmick that may look flashy but ultimately doesn’t provide any relevant or helpful information. In Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software specifically, 3D floor map visualizations are thought to simply be resource intensive and add load without value.
Keeping in mind all these myths around 3D in data center management software, can 3D floor map visualizations ever be useful, or are they always just for looks?
Our Director of Product Marketing James Cerwinski addresses this topic in an article in Enterprise Management 360° (EM360°) Tech Magazine. Titled “Think 3D in Your Da...
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Sunbird is thrilled to be attending 7x24 Exchange Spring Conference in Orlando, Fl from July 11-14, 2017 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Stop by Table #31 to meet our data center experts and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.
This conference is designed for anyone involved with 7x24 infrastructures. Attendees and their organizations will have the opportunity to improve reliability with proactive plans and cooperation from diverse corporate functions. Past conferences have enabled teams of attendees to better communicate the critical importance of a proactive approach to continuous uptime.
Heading to 7x24 Exchange and want to chat one-on...
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When it comes to data center management, downtime, power, and cooling are consistently among the most common problems facing modern data center professionals. Why link these three issues together? Because ineffective power management and environmental cooling are two of the biggest contributors to downtime.
In fact, balancing power and environmental cooling in your data center is critical to reducing downtime. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software can help you achieve this goal by not only monitoring your environment but also accelerating data analysis, leading to better, more efficient data center energy management.
Power and Environmental Cooling Risks in Your Data Center...
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Modern data center managers are living in a world where cloud is king. Today’s data center customers prefer to pay as they go, with a need for fast, on-demand deployment of IT resources. Data center managers need to respond to this demand with flexibility, agility, and better customer service, or risk being left behind. But as the world shifts from on-premise data centers to off-premise and private cloud models, how should you adapt your approach to not just survive, but thrive, in this changing landscape?
Join us for our next live webinar, 5 Keys to Developing a Service-Driven Datacenter, on Wednesday, June 21, at 2 PM ET to explore how to adapt yourself and your data center in this new wor...
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We’re pleased to announce that the newest versions of Sunbird’s Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Operations and Monitoring software are now generally available for download. Want to upgrade and see what's new for yourself? Simply download the update files from Sunbird’s support portal.
New in This Release
This newest version is comprised of dcTrack® DCIM Operations 5.2.2 and Power IQ® DCIM Monitoring 5.2.3. These maintenance releases address a small number of bug fixes to provide you with the best user experience to date. For more information, see the release notes on the support portal.
How to Upgrade
To download the upgrade for either product, you will need to have a valid...
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Sunbird is excited to be participating in CAPRE's Greater Portland Data Center Summit from May 30-31, 2017 at the World Trade Center Portland. Come talk to us, meet our data center experts, and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution at this upcoming event.
If you're active in Portland's data center industry, looking to network with your data center peers, or are simply looking for tips and best practices to improve your data center management, you won't want to miss the Greater Portland Data Center Summit. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of data center market and technology infrastructure opportunities and challenges. Take advantage of...
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Data center migrations are complicated projects. With so many moving parts and people involved across tight timelines, the biggest challenge is mitigating the risks—like extended downtime, unexpected delays, and nonfunctioning hardware—inherent in migrating your data center.
Even with the most experienced data center move teams, migration-breaking issues can come up. So, when you’re moving your data center, what can you do to mitigate risks and give yourself the best chance of success?
Scott Sandal, our Director of DCIM Support and Services, shared his thoughts on this topic in a recent article in Data Center Frontier, an online data center industry publication focused on cutting-edge innova...
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Sunbird’s newest Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.090. Download and update to Version 3.090 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 you 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 mo...
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If you're still using Excel and Visio to manage your data centers or struggling with a DCIM solution that didn't deliver as promised, you might be surprised to see just how much DCIM has improved in recent years. Check out this two-minute video to see for yourself what today's DCIM has to offer.
Join us for our next live DCIM webinar with our DCIM expert, Justin Capone, How Modern Day DCIM Helps Solve Your Most Common Data Center Headaches on Thursday, May 18. Focusing on real-world DCIM use cases, this webinar will:
Define the six categories of challenges most commonly faced by data center managers and operators.
Demonstrate how modern DCIM can address these key issues and simplify y...
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Sunbird is excited to be attending Datacenter Forum in Helsinki, Finland on May 9, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Stop by Booth 4 to meet our data center experts and get a demo of the new features and enhancements in our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.
At Datacenter Forum, you’ll have the opportunity to network with and learn from over 200 of your colleagues from the datacenter sector in Finland and the Baltics. Data center professionals who are involved with the managing and operations of their organization’s IT infrastructure can attend for free. Learn more and register here.
Want to learn more about one of the burning issues facing today’s data center...
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Whether you are a veteran of data center migrations or are just getting started, moving your data center is a risky, complicated project for any organization. Extended downtime, damage to equipment, and inaccurate installation are just a few of the headaches that migrating a data center can cause. However, when planned and executed well, it can also lead to cost savings, improved efficiency, and other rewards.
What is a data center migration?
A data center migration is any movement of data center assets from one location to another. Examples include moving to a new data center, moving to a colocation facility, moving from one room or floor to another within the same data center, and transi...
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Sunbird will be exhibiting at the 2017 BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver from May 8-11, 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Stop by Booth #602 for a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. See for yourself how easy power, network, and cable management can be with key features like:
3D data center health map with real-time power data.
Ability to visually build data circuits, including structured cabling, between any combination of devices, network equipment, and patch panels—all at the click of a mouse.
Visual trace routes of power and network paths for faster and more efficient troubleshooting.
At BICSI in Vancouver...
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We’re pleased to be recognized as one of the 20 Most Promising Data Center Solution Providers by CIOReview for 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 solution empowers modern data center managers to overcome the limitations of Excel and Visio and boost efficiency and productivity,” ou...
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Managing network connectivity in your data center is a critical part of ensuring that your operations runs smoothly. Failing to understand or neglecting connectivity can lead to critical problems in your data center, such as a security breach or a massive power outage. Although these problems may loom over any data center manager’s head, they can be avoided with the right DCIM software—one that provides both data center power monitoring and network connectivity management.
Risks of Not Managing Connectivity in Your Data Center
In a traditional data center without DCIM, you would need to be onsite to understand the intricate details of physical connections, such as which devices are physicall...
Editor’s Note: Modern data center environments are facing critical challenges resulting from technology trends like IoT, big data, and cloud/hybrid environments. Today’s data center managers need to adapt themselves and their data centers in this age of digital transformation, or risk irrelevance. That’s why we were interested in “IDC's Datacenter Facilities Infrastructure Management and Operations Special Study,” a special report published by global analyst firm IDC and sponsored by our partner Raritan®. Led by Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director, Datacenter Management, the report highlights not only the challenges facing organizations today but also the tactics and technologies that mod...
Most data center professionals view 3D data center visualizations with a jaundiced eye. They see 3D as a gimmick that may look flashy but ultimately doesn’t provide any relevant or helpful information. In Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software specifically, 3D floor map visualizations are thought to simply be resource intensive and add load without value. Keeping in mind all these myths around 3D in data center management software, can 3D floor map visualizations ever be useful, or are they always just for looks? Our Director of Product Marketing James Cerwinski addresses this topic in an article in Enterprise Management 360° (EM360°) Tech Magazine. Titled “Think 3D in Your Da...
Sunbird is thrilled to be attending 7x24 Exchange Spring Conference in Orlando, Fl from July 11-14, 2017 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Stop by Table #31 to meet our data center experts and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. This conference is designed for anyone involved with 7x24 infrastructures. Attendees and their organizations will have the opportunity to improve reliability with proactive plans and cooperation from diverse corporate functions. Past conferences have enabled teams of attendees to better communicate the critical importance of a proactive approach to continuous uptime. Heading to 7x24 Exchange and want to chat one-on...
Modern data center managers are living in a world where cloud is king. Today’s data center customers prefer to pay as they go, with a need for fast, on-demand deployment of IT resources. Data center managers need to respond to this demand with flexibility, agility, and better customer service, or risk being left behind. But as the world shifts from on-premise data centers to off-premise and private cloud models, how should you adapt your approach to not just survive, but thrive, in this changing landscape? Join us for our next live webinar, 5 Keys to Developing a Service-Driven Datacenter, on Wednesday, June 21, at 2 PM ET to explore how to adapt yourself and your data center in this new wor...
We’re pleased to announce that the newest versions of Sunbird’s Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Operations and Monitoring software are now generally available for download. Want to upgrade and see what's new for yourself? Simply download the update files from Sunbird’s support portal. New in This Release This newest version is comprised of dcTrack® DCIM Operations 5.2.2 and Power IQ® DCIM Monitoring 5.2.3. These maintenance releases address a small number of bug fixes to provide you with the best user experience to date. For more information, see the release notes on the support portal. How to Upgrade To download the upgrade for either product, you will need to have a valid...
Sunbird is excited to be participating in CAPRE's Greater Portland Data Center Summit from May 30-31, 2017 at the World Trade Center Portland. Come talk to us, meet our data center experts, and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution at this upcoming event. If you're active in Portland's data center industry, looking to network with your data center peers, or are simply looking for tips and best practices to improve your data center management, you won't want to miss the Greater Portland Data Center Summit. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of data center market and technology infrastructure opportunities and challenges. Take advantage of...
Data center migrations are complicated projects. With so many moving parts and people involved across tight timelines, the biggest challenge is mitigating the risks—like extended downtime, unexpected delays, and nonfunctioning hardware—inherent in migrating your data center. Even with the most experienced data center move teams, migration-breaking issues can come up. So, when you’re moving your data center, what can you do to mitigate risks and give yourself the best chance of success? Scott Sandal, our Director of DCIM Support and Services, shared his thoughts on this topic in a recent article in Data Center Frontier, an online data center industry publication focused on cutting-edge innova...
Sunbird’s newest Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.090. Download and update to Version 3.090 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 you 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 mo...
If you're still using Excel and Visio to manage your data centers or struggling with a DCIM solution that didn't deliver as promised, you might be surprised to see just how much DCIM has improved in recent years. Check out this two-minute video to see for yourself what today's DCIM has to offer. Join us for our next live DCIM webinar with our DCIM expert, Justin Capone, How Modern Day DCIM Helps Solve Your Most Common Data Center Headaches on Thursday, May 18. Focusing on real-world DCIM use cases, this webinar will: Define the six categories of challenges most commonly faced by data center managers and operators. Demonstrate how modern DCIM can address these key issues and simplify y...
Sunbird is excited to be attending Datacenter Forum in Helsinki, Finland on May 9, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Stop by Booth 4 to meet our data center experts and get a demo of the new features and enhancements in our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. At Datacenter Forum, you’ll have the opportunity to network with and learn from over 200 of your colleagues from the datacenter sector in Finland and the Baltics. Data center professionals who are involved with the managing and operations of their organization’s IT infrastructure can attend for free. Learn more and register here. Want to learn more about one of the burning issues facing today’s data center...
Whether you are a veteran of data center migrations or are just getting started, moving your data center is a risky, complicated project for any organization. Extended downtime, damage to equipment, and inaccurate installation are just a few of the headaches that migrating a data center can cause. However, when planned and executed well, it can also lead to cost savings, improved efficiency, and other rewards. What is a data center migration? A data center migration is any movement of data center assets from one location to another. Examples include moving to a new data center, moving to a colocation facility, moving from one room or floor to another within the same data center, and transi...
Sunbird will be exhibiting at the 2017 BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver from May 8-11, 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Stop by Booth #602 for a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. See for yourself how easy power, network, and cable management can be with key features like: 3D data center health map with real-time power data. Ability to visually build data circuits, including structured cabling, between any combination of devices, network equipment, and patch panels—all at the click of a mouse. Visual trace routes of power and network paths for faster and more efficient troubleshooting. At BICSI in Vancouver...
We’re pleased to be recognized as one of the 20 Most Promising Data Center Solution Providers by CIOReview for 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 solution empowers modern data center managers to overcome the limitations of Excel and Visio and boost efficiency and productivity,” ou...