EkkoSense and ASSETSPIRE integration to offer alternative to traditional DCIM
trends , but also suggests recommended actions to resolve thermal issues , simplify capacity management and optimise cooling energy . The proven self-installation timescales of days , not weeks , will also bring benefits to customers almost immediately – along with a rapid , sub 12 months return on their investment .”
The next generation 3DCIM approach enables asset management , real-time thermal optimisation and M & E capacity management integration in one single , intuitive solution .
EkkoSense , a leader in the provision of software-driven optimisation solutions for critical M & E environments , has partnered with ASSETSPIRE , developers of SPIRE – the truly flexible enterprise asset control platform for data centres . Together the two companies will support data centre operators with an innovative 3DCIM alternative to legacy Data Centre Infrastructure Management ( DCIM ) challenges – making enterpriseclass DCIM available ‘ inside-the-rack ’ at a fraction of the cost of traditional , outdated DCIM solutions .
Both companies have developed intuitive , cloud-based performance optimisation and management solutions for data centre operations . ASSETSPIRE ’ s customisable asset control platform enables the fast and accurate capture of any data centre asset , in a solution that ’ s particularly flexible and easy-touse and keep up-to-date . EkkoSense ’ s
3D visualisation and analysis solution makes it simple for data centre operations teams to collect granular real-time thermal , power and capacity data , enabling them to visualize airflow management improvements and manage complex capacity and risk decisions across facilities .
“ To date , most of the solutions classed as DCIM have only really offered very basic M & E monitoring capabilities rather than the truly integrated infrastructure management offering initially promised by vendors . However , DCIM doesn ’ t need to be that way ,” said Dean Boyle , CEO , EkkoSense . “ At EkkoSense we ’ ve created a unique Machine Learning and AI-powered solution for monitoring , planning and optimising the performance of critical data centre environments . But , unlike traditional DCIM tools , we go much further to offer a solution that not only picks up on potential data centre problems or underlying negative
“ SPIRE is a highly intuitive , customisable asset control platform and integrating it with EkkoSoft Critical to create a distinctive 3DCIM approach will unlock significant benefits for data centre operational teams looking to gain a complete picture of all their assets and their performance ,” said Steve Beber , CEO , ASSETSPIRE .
“ With our SaaS delivery model , flexible architecture and API integration , SPIRE is a great fit for EkkoSense . We look forward to working together and sharing the benefits of our next generation real-time 3DCIM alternative with the global data centre community .” ◊
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