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IDC Insights: Successful DCIM Deployments Create Smart IT-Enabled Datacenters
Datacenter managers are under increasing pressure to support 3rd Platform technologies and IT projects, yet many are doing so with limited visibility and control over the critical facilities as well as the physical IT and connectivity equipment that supports these workloads.
Datacenter infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions have emerged as an essential tool to develop more efficient datacenters.
As the software-defined IT environment evolves, the underlying physical resource management has evolved to support it.
However, the DCIM solutions on the market today are varied in their approach to improving management of datacenter resources.
To help datacenter managers, facility managers, and CIOs understand and evaluate the DCIM vendor landscape, International Data Corporation (IDC) has published a new report,IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Infrastructure Management 2015 Vendor Assessment (Doc #259603), that evaluates 15 DCIM vendors.
The vendors evaluated include ABB, CA Technologies, CommScope iTRACS, Cormant, Device42, Emerson NetworkPower, FieldView Solutions, FNT, Modius, Nlyte, Panduit, RF Code, Schneider Electric, Siemens, and Sunbird Software.
The vendors evaluated in the report approach DCIM from a number of angles: some are focused on addressing IT asset management and connectivity challenges in managing datacenter resources, whereas others are more focused on the critical infrastructure and building controls.
Some are software-only, others are highly oriented toward services. Selecting the most appropriate solution requires an honest assessment of internal skills and clear goals for the DCIM project.
Considering the increasingly distributed nature of datacenter resources, with buildouts at the edge and equipment in both on-premise and co-located sites, IDC recommends that datacenter managers consider the following in choosing a DCIM solution:
Ability to integrate and interact with the many other management tools in the datacenter.
From disparate and legacy building management systems (BMS) to cloud-based IT service management (ITSM) solutions, the ability for the DCIM solution to either feed data into another management solution or serve as the aggregator for disparate sources of data will enhance the usefulness to the entire organization.
Scalability of the solution to encompass very large sets of data from many datacenter types (on-premise, edge, and colocated).
As the datacenter evolves to become a distributed array of datacenter resources, the ability of the solution to reach across physical borders and aggregate real-time data in a secure way will be a competitive differentiator.
Investment in predictive analytics and automation technologies to enable the lights-out datacenter.
Monitoring capability is table stakes in DCIM, but running an agile and efficient datacenter requires the ability to analyze large amounts of data to drive proactive decisions on management and maintenance of resources.
According to Jennifer Koppy, research director, Datacenter Management at IDC, ‘To date, the most successful DCIM vendors have been those that have worked closely with end user customers to ensure accurate and complete collection of data in the deployment phase.
‘As DCIM deployments continue to mature, IDC expects that a competitive differentiator will be the DCIM providers’ ability to automate maintenance and management processes to support remote management and lights-out datacenters.
‘The goal of a datacenter is to deliver IT service to end customers, and datacenter managers are under increasing pressure to deliver this service quickly, wherever and whenever needed, without compromising uptime and reliability,\’ continued Koppy. \’When implemented well and supported across the enterprise, DCIM can be a critical step in delivering datacenter resources in a highly service-oriented way to customers.\’
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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