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Data center managers often struggle to accurately track and manage their data center parts inventory. Legacy management tools like Excel spreadsheets are commonly used, but they fail to support the complexity and distributed nature of modern data center environments. They are hard to use, difficult to maintain, time-consuming, and error-prone. Instead, cutting-edge data center managers are increasing uptime, efficiency, and productivity by leveraging Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software to manage parts. New functionality in second-generation DCIM software increases the granularity of data center asset management by enabling data center professionals to centrally manage all

Modern data centers and labs are growing in density and complexity as IT devices require more and more power to racks. As such, many data center and lab managers deploy overhead busways for their reduced installation costs and better flexibility, scalability, reliability, and aesthetics. However, without a software solution to monitor and manage your busways, you likely aren’t getting the full value out of them. Leading data center and lab managers are increasingly leveraging DCIM software to centrally manage all their busways and tap boxes. Here are eight ways that DCIM software helps you get the most out of your existing data center busway deployment. Remotely visualize your

Data center automation is the process in which routine processes of data center operations are completed without any manual effort. It increases operational efficiency, improves data accuracy, and simplifies data center management. One of the leading organizations in driving automation via integration with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software is Workday. Workday has been a Sunbird customer for over five years and currently has 900+ users on their system and growing. In a recent Automation Workshop webinar, the data center experts from Workday shared their real-world use cases and insights on how they use APIs and integration to eliminate manual effort in their data center

Sunbird is excited to be attending Datacenter Forum Oslo, at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Norway on October 5th. Stop by our booth 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.   Want to learn more about one of the burning issues facing today’s data center managers and operational teams? Don’t miss our DCIM expert Richard May as he presents on DCIM in the real world – reducing risk and increasing efficiency presented via Use Cases in Hall 1 from 14:15-14:45.   Heading to DCF Oslo and want to chat one-on-one with a

Sunbird’s Models Library release for September is now available: Version 3.144. Download and update to Version 3.144 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 37,000 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

Sunbird’s Models Library release for August is now available: Version 3.143. Download and update to Version 3.143 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 37,000 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

Sunbird will be at BICSI Fall in Las Vegas, NV August 22nd- 26th! Stop by booth 6632 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

Data center managers are increasingly looking for ways to automate tasks to save time and improve data accuracy. In our recent Automation Workshop webinar, data center experts from eBay, MacStadium, and the University of Chicago shared their real-world use cases and insights on how they use APIs and integration to drive automation in their data centers. Here are the key takeaways from their presentations as they demonstrated how Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software dramatically simplifies data center management. 1. eBay Automates Power Budget Calculations and Updates Before they deployed a modern DCIM solution, eBay had difficulty identifying their power utilization

Whether you are downsizing your infrastructure within a single room or eliminating half of your data center sites, a data center consolidation is a complex, risk-prone project. Fortunately, you can mitigate many of the mistakes and unwelcome surprises that even the most experienced data center professionals find derailing their project and instead enjoy the many advantages of a data center consolidation. We have spoken with countless customers that have executed successful data center consolidations, and we have learned first-hand how these industry experts facilitated an easy transition with fewer risks. Key Drivers of Data Center Consolidations Government mandates. Federal

Despite the proven benefits of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, there remains a degree of skepticism about DCIM solutions. Is that skepticism justified? Have vendors failed to communicate a clear and compelling value proposition? What needs to happen to reinvigorate the DCIM sector so that it can fulfill its potential? In a recent article published in Inside Networks magazine, Sunbird Software President Herman Chan tackled these questions. A Brief History of DCIM To understand why data center professionals are skeptical, it’s important to understand a brief history of DCIM. Before the first DCIM products were introduced in the late 2000s, IT professionals and

Modern data centers are growing in density and complexity as IT devices require more and more power to racks. This can lead to issues with power distribution, cabling, and cooling, and challenges data center managers to keep pace with the ever-increasing demands of IT infrastructure. To stay ahead of the rising power requirements for critical infrastructure in racks while reducing complexity, many data center managers deploy overhead busways for their power distribution architecture. The benefits of busways can be found in increased space capacity, flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, modularity, reliability, customizability, and safety. Busways also reduce construction costs,

Sunbird’s Models Library release for May is now available: Version 3.140. Download and update to Version 3.140 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 37,000 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

Data center energy consumption today is so enormous, that if all the data center sites around the world were a country, they would rank as the 5th largest energy consumer globally. Emerging technologies such as big data, IoT, and AI place a high demand on IT resource capacity, and data center professionals are tasked with keeping up with this demand while reducing space, power, and cooling resources to improve efficiency and save money. Still, green data centers have innovated ways to do more with less energy. Despite the incredible growth in data center demand over the past decade, total data center energy consumption only increased by 6%.  Here are some of the best practices that

Sunbird’s Models Library release for April is now available: Version 3.139. Download and update to Version 3.139 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 37,000 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

Sunbird’s Models Library release for March is now available: Version 3.138. Download and update to Version 3.138 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 35,000 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

The value of preventing data center downtime is on the rise. The average outage costs $5,600 per minute but the majority of outages are preventable. At the same time, track busway systems are quickly becoming the solution of choice in data centers for their reliability, flexibility, and safety. How can data center professionals properly implement busway infrastructure and power monitoring to know before there is an incident and proactively resolve the problem to maintain uptime? What are the best practices for busway metering? How can Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software help? Join us for our live data center management webinar, How to Improve Uptime with Busway

We're very happy that VMware has offically announced Sunbird as a new solution on their VMware Marketplace!  In September 2020 VMware announced their new VMware Marketplace which is a result of a consolidation between VMware Solution Exchange and VMware Cloud Marketplace. The VMware Marketplace enables customers to discover and deploy validated third-party and open-source solutions for VMware products! For more information on Sunbirds role in the VMware Marketplace, please visit our solution page here

We're excited to being exhibiting at our first in person show this year at Future Datacenters and Cloud Infrastructure Summit on February 3rd- 4th held at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Dubai, UAE.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the data center management trends and challenges of 2020 and plan for what needs to be done in 2021 to improve uptime, increase efficiency, and boost productivity. Start the year off right by creating a list of things you can accomplish in 2021 to optimize your data center sites. Then, see the results as the year goes by as you improve all facets of data center management from power monitoring to capacity planning to asset management. Here are the top 10 New Year’s resolutions that should be on your list: Find stranded power for all your racks. Data center managers often struggle with the complexity of accurately

In 2020, data center professionals saw significant industry shifts and advancements in data center management tools that reshaped how modern data centers are managed. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new normal requiring remote data center monitoring and management, which was already becoming a priority due to increases in edge, retail, colocation, and remote deployments. With 2021 just around the corner, let’s look back at the year’s top trends in data center management and how data center professionals are tackling the latest challenges and opportunities. Remote data center management tools are no longer optional. 40% of organizations reported that COVID-19 limited their

Today’s organizations face an unending stream of requests for IT resource capacity to store and process the data and applications necessary to support innovative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. This has a massive impact on modern data center environments and drives their ever-increasing complexity and density. Although technological advancements in intelligent rack PDUs and compute devices often provide greater efficiency, the energy cost to power a single server rack in a data center in the US can be as high as almost $30,000 a year depending on its configuration. In a data center with 100 cabinets, the cost to

Sunbird is very excited to be presenting at Virtual DCtSUMMIT 2020 November 19th-21st! This event will consist of 3 days packed of amazing presentations by very key data center professionals.   Sunbird's 3 presentations details:  Date: November 19th Time: 3:15pm- 4:00pm (Dhaka Time) Title: Infra Management in New Normal Speaker: Eddy Chin, Key Account Manager, APAC --------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: November 20th Time: 3:15pm- 4:00pm (Dhaka Time) Title: DCIM Live Demo Speaker: Eddy Chin, Key Account Manager, APAC ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date:

Sunbird’s Models Library release for November is now available: Version 3.134. Download and update to Version 3.134 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

Data center rack densities are on the rise, and that trend is only going to continue. According to a survey conducted last year by 451 Research of 750 enterprise data center users, 45% of companies expect to have an average density of 11 kW per rack or higher within a year. For comparison, in a similar survey from 2014, only 18% of respondents reported rack densities above 10 kW. High-density data centers can be very beneficial to organizations, but they come with unique data center management challenges that need to be addressed in order to avoid hot spots, tripped circuit breakers, and other potential incidents that may cause service-impacting downtime. What is a High-Density Data

Sunbird is very excited to be exhibiting in BICSI EMEA Conference & Exhibition 2020 on November 17th- 18th! BICSI is using the latest technology to bring you the best information and communications technology (ICT) education and innovation that the industry has to offer. They are using the vFairs event platform to offer an intuitive virtual experience to attendees and exhibitors alike, along with highlights including interactive features, audio and video chat and much more. We have an amazing booth staff ready to have virtual demos, meetings and answer any questions you might have about our world class DCIM software!  If you haven't registered yet make sure to do so

Sunbird’s Models Library release for October is now available: Version 3.133. Download and update to Version 3.133 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

Sunbird’s Models Library release for September is now available: Version 3.132. Download and update to Version 3.132 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

Edge data centers—small, mission-critical facilities located near the customers they serve that connect to a larger central data center or multiple data centers—are being utilized in increasing numbers as organizations seek high-performance and cost-effective ways to reduce latency. Edge data centers have become critical in delivering anywhere, anytime access to applications, services, and data that today’s end users demand. Latency is no longer tolerable with big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud and streaming services, and other technology trends. Due to the nature of the edge, data center managers often struggle with managing their edge infrastructure. Some of the challenges of

Sunbird is very excited to be exhibiting in DCD NYC September 1-3! If you want to meet new people and gain the types of valuable insights you only get talking to people who share similar challenges, then this is the virtual alternative to meeting at a physical event. We have an amazing booth staff ready for virual demos, meetings and answer any questions you might have about our world class DCIM software!   Not only are we exhibiting but we are also presenting, details below: Date: Thursday, September 3rd Time: 3:00pm- 4:00pm EST Title: Top 10 KPIs for Remote Data Center and Edge Site Management in the New Normal Speakers: James Cerwinski, Sunbird Software VP of Product

Sunbird is very excited to be exhibiting in Data Center World A Virtual Experience August 24-27! This will be the very first DCW virtual event so you won't want to miss out on this! We have an amazing booth staff ready to have virual demos, meetings and answer any questions you might have about our world class DCIM software!   Not only are we exhibiting but we also are co-presenting with Chatsworth! Makes sure you register for our session once you get access to the SwapCard portal, details are: Date: Tuesday, August 25th Time: 4:45pm- 5:30pm EST Title: Top 10 Ways to Boost Capacity with Better Data Center Power and Networking Management Speakers: EST Jonathan Davis (

Sunbird’s Models Library release for August is now available: Version 3.131. Download and update to Version 3.131 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

Sunbird and our customers at Argonne National Laboratory and University of Florida Health will be presenting an educational session at the DCD>Control & Automate virtual event on July 28th at 2:00pm EDT titled "What is 2nd Gen DCIM and How Is It Being Utilized Through the COVID-19 Crisis?" Our customers will share real-world examples of how Sunbird's Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution has enabled them to overcome the challenges of data center management during the pandemic. Date: July 28th, 2020 Time: 2:00pm ET Customer Panel: Fred Bathje, Argonne National Laboratory and Joe Keena, Univeristy of Health Florida How to Register:

Sunbird’s Models Library release for July is now available: Version 3.130. Download and update to Version 3.130 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

Modern data centers are complex, high-density systems with hundreds or thousands of interconnected devices. Today, effective data center management is reliant on your ability to easily document and understand these devices and how they are connected to one another. What is Data Center Network Documentation? Data center network documentation is the practice of maintaining records of computer networks to provide data center managers the information they need about the devices in the data center and how they are arranged. This information allows you to accurately plan capacity, perform failover analysis, manage virtual and physical connections, and quickly respond to outages. Good network

Modern data center managers are under constant pressure to do more with less while simultaneously being tasked with maximizing uptime and optimizing for efficiency and capacity utilization. In today’s ever-changing data center environment, insights from data provide a critical competitive advantage to help tackle these challenges. To gauge success and ensure business objectives are met, data center managers are increasingly turning to big data analytics to provide the necessary information, but with the massive volume and variety of data generated by data center devices, they don’t always have the time or training to be able to collect that data, analyze it, and ultimately derive value

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented health and economic challenge, and as organizations focus on maintaining operations, data centers are key to keeping things running smoothly. With social distancing and stay at home orders in effect, much of our global workforce and students are now working and studying from home. All interaction with the outside world has been driven online, and data centers are the backbone supporting increased internet traffic, offering collaborative software for businesses, and maintaining data security. Read our new infographic COVID-19's Impact on Data Centers to learn: How COVID-19 is impacting IT organizations Data center best practices

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving higher utilization of data center resources as remote work and demand for online services increases, and data center operators are keeping onsite staff to a minimum to keep personnel healthy, but data center providers and customers with remote data center management tools are in good shape. Remote data center management promotes safety, efficiency, collaboration, and productivity, and with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, it has never been easier. DCIM software provides full visibility into all data center resources and capacities in a single pane of glass with visualization of your data center that is even better than being there.

Sunbird’s Models Library release for April is now available: Version 3.127. Download and update to Version 3.127 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

Sunbird’s Models Library release for March is now available: Version 3.126. Download and update to Version 3.126 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

According to 451 Research in their report “2020 Preview: A Dozen Tech Predictions for a New Digital Decade,” enterprise IT has entered a new reality of digital transformation in which an organization’s ability to embrace and exploit technology, while simultaneously minimizing the risk, is critical to the organization’s success. Technology has become an integral part of all aspects of modern life and will continue to be increasingly pervasive, contextual, intelligent, and automated. This comes with challenges, concerns, and opportunities for data center professionals as they navigate the trends and increasing complexity of modern data center environments. Here are 5 of 451 Research’s tech

Sunbird will be at DCW San Antonio on March 16th-19th held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Stop by booth 619 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. Our very own Key Account Manager, Jonathan Davis, will be presenting Thursday, March 19th from 2:30pm-3:40pm in room 213 A&B on "Top 10 Ways to Boost Capacity with Better Data Center Power and Networking Management." You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. See for yourself how easy power,

In recent years, data center infrastructure has become significantly more reliable and management practices have improved, so it would be fair to expect that the number of reported downtime incidents is decreasing. But this isn’t the case. According to a 2018 survey by Uptime Institute, 31% of respondents experienced a downtime incident or severe degradation in the last year and 48% reported at least one outage at their site or at a service provider in the last three years. Downtime is expensive. It costs both time and money and can have grave consequences for organizations that are not sufficiently prepared. According to Gartner, downtime costs $5,600 per minute on average. This results

The complexity of accurately planning and managing rack power capacity is a struggle for many modern data center managers. The traditional methods of capacity planning are unreliable and time-consuming, which led to many organizations turning to legacy Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software vendors that promised simplification but in reality provided nothing of the sort. In fact, according to 451 Research, capacity planning and power monitoring are the top two benefits data center managers want from their DCIM tool, but 25% of them deemed their product a failure and 10% ultimately abandoned their DCIM altogether. In our recent webinar titled “Power Capacity Planning Made

In 2019, data center managers have seen several significant changes in data center management that present opportunities to improve and challenges to overcome. An increased focus on capacity planning, software-defined infrastructure, and edge data centers are just a few of the things data center managers must think about as they look towards 2020. As 2019 comes to a close, let’s look back at 10 of the year’s trends in data center management and what data center managers can do now to stay on top of them in the next year. Capacity planning and management. Simplifying power capacity planning and management is one of the top concerns of data center managers. The traditional method of

Sunbird will be at Datacenter Forum Stockholm on November 28th held at the Clarion Sign Hotel. Stop by booth 7 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss our very own Key Account Manager, Richard May present on Reducing the Complexity of Datacenter Management with Second-Generation DCIM Hall 1 @ 14.15-14.45 he will discuss key features like:  ·         3D data center health map with real-time power data.  ·         Ability to visually build data circuits, including structured cabling, between any

Sunbird will be at Luxembourg Internet Days on November 12th- 13th held at the Chamber of Commerce. Stop by booth for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

Sunbird will be at DCW Frankfurt on November 13th-14th held at Messe Frankfurt. Stop by our booths #340 and the 6th Gen Data Center for demonstrations of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.   You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·        

Modern data center managers are under the constant pressure of being tasked with doing more with less while maintaining uptime and optimizing for efficiency and capacity utilization. But how do you quantify if you are successfully optimizing your data center and meeting business objectives? Big data analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can provide the answers. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software provides the business intelligence and analytics data center managers need to gauge success and get actionable insights. Never before has it been easier to holistically see and analyze resource, power, and environment data. If you are unsure where to begin, what to

Sunbird will be at DCD Dallas on October 21st- 22nd held at The Fairmont. Stop by booth 2 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

With data centers becoming increasingly dense and complex, power capacity is at a premium. Modern data center managers are under pressure to intelligently plan and manage their power resources or risk failing to meet IT resource demand. Join 451 Research and data center professionals Tim Healy (Comcast), John Robinson (ProMedica), and Scott Jeppsen (Simplot) for our next live data center management webinar, Power Capacity Planning Made Easy with AI and Machine Learning, on Wednesday, November 13 at 11am ET to explore how AI and machine learning allows data center professionals to make more informed capacity planning decisions, use power resources more efficiently, and save money. Register

We are proud to share that Sunbird's Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software was recognized among the best in the industry by the 2019 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards. The stellar third-party judging panel included cabling and communications system specifiers, designers, integrators, and managers with vast professional experience. Sunbird was recognized as a Gold honoree. Gold-level awards are earned by organizations whose innovations are judged to be excellent, and whose benefits are clear. Each gold-level innovation makes a substantial improvement over previous methods employed, approaches taken, or products and systems used. "On behalf of the

Sunbird will be at BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition on September 29th- October 3rd at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center. Stop by Booth 1229 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    Make sure you stop by when our very own Sales Engineer, Justin Capone will be co- leading a seminar on "What's Your Capacity for Data Center Infrastructure Management? Start with Power and Networking" it is being held Monday, September 30th from 1- 4:30pm in Islander G!    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird

Sunbird’s Models Library release for September is now available: Version 3.120. Download and update to Version 3.120 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

According to the 1,300 scientists around the world that make up the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), greenhouse gases produced by human activities are the major contributor to a rise in global temperatures that will continue for decades to come. The projected effects of increased temperatures, forecasted to be between 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century, include stronger and more intense natural disasters, more droughts and heatwaves, rising sea levels, changes in precipitation patterns, and other regional effects such as increased wildfires and erosion. These effects will impact data centers worldwide in many ways, but it’s important to note that data

As modern data center environments continue to grow increasingly complex, more data center professionals are turning to Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions to help manage their data centers. The benefits of DCIM can be found in time savings, improved people productivity, and cost savings. All organizations should find DCIM valuable. If you are one of the remaining organizations that have yet to adopt DCIM software, here are the top 6 reasons your company needs DCIM software today: Easily locate and understand your assets and connections: Do you use spreadsheets, Visio, or homegrown tools to track what assets are in your data center, where they are located, and

As more enterprises are expected to move to colocation facilities, providers need to find new ways to monetize their infrastructure, improve efficiency, and better meet the needs of their tenants in order to attract new business and retain existing customers. Thus, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software is increasingly used by colocation providers to help make more informed decisions about their infrastructure, capacity planning, and security. Here are just some of the ways in which DCIM can help you manage your colocation facility: Efficiently monetize colocation infrastructure: DCIM allows you to track and manage all your resources in real-time to drive efficient

Sunbird will be at DCD San Francisco on July 11th-12th held at the San Francisco Mariott Marquis. Stop by booth 27 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

As costs of managing and maintaining in-house data centers rise, enterprises are reconsidering their infrastructure and attempting to minimize on-premises data center space. Colocation data center providers are becoming a more attractive and cost-effective solution, offering physical locations as well as power, cooling, network, and security services for their customers. According to 451 Research, over 40 percent of enterprise end users are already renting space in a colocation facility and that number is expected to continue rising. If you are considering using a colocation provider, choosing the right vendor for your data center needs can be a complicated decision with many factors that

Sunbird will be at The Great Canadian Data Centre Symposium (GCDCS19) on June 19th-20th held at McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario. Stop by our table for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·   

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 radically simplifying data center management with elegant software.   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.   “Client success has always been core to our culture”

Cable management in the data center is a complex task that, when done improperly, can lead to “spaghetti” cabinets, difficult equipment installations, and prolonged troubleshooting and maintenance time. Poor cable management can also create an unsafe operation environment by restricting airflow to racks, trapping dust, and keeping cables too warm. More organizations are realizing that they need to instill good cable management behaviors across their data center environments. Among the cable management best practices, perhaps the most basic and easiest to implement is accurately labeling cables. According to Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), applying consistent

Sunbird will be at Data Center World Hong Kong on May 22nd- 23rd held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Stop by booth Q06 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·      

The Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software industry is heating up. According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the DCIM software market is expected to be worth more than USD 3 billion by 2024. By comparison, the DCIM market was estimated at over USD 800 million in 2017 and is predicted to grow at over 20% CAGR from 2018 to 2024. While much of the expansion can be attributed to the increase of data centers in Northern Virginia and other rapidly growing markets in the United States, locations in the Asia-Pacific and South American regions are also having an impact. What are the capabilities driving enterprises to adopt DCIM software? How are they

Sunbird will be at BMC Federal Exchange, Washington DC on May 7th held at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. Stop by our table for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·    

Sunbird’s Models Library release for April is now available: Version 3.115. Download and update to Version 3.115 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

Sunbird will be at DCD NYC on April 9th-10th held at the Marriott Marquis NYC. Stop by Booth 47 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

Sunbird will be at Datacenter Forum Oslo on April 4th held at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel- Oslo, Norway . Stop by Booth 2 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·        

We are thrilled to announce that the Sunbird dcTrack DCIM Connector for ServiceNow is now available for free on the ServiceNow app store. The Sunbird dcTrack DCIM Connector allows seamless integration with ServiceNow via CMDB APIs to be used by dcTrack to provide updates to the CMDB on the designated events. The connector allows the events to be configured as needed, coinciding with transitions in the change management asset lifecycle status and request lifecycle status. Configuration Item information is automatically synchronized from one system to the other, dramatically simplifying data exchange while improving Configuration Item data accuracy. Visit the ServiceNow app store today to

Sunbird will be at DCW Global on March 19th-22nd held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Stop by Booth 719 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·        

Sunbird’s Models Library release for March is now available: Version 3.114. Download and update to Version 3.114 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

New applications driven by AI and Machine Learning are pushing the limits of the internet as we know it. By moving data centers and compute closer to the edge or more regional, we are making the distance shorter between the data and the end user. Edge data centers are used to speed up web page downloads, stream content, and support Internet of Things (IoT) networks. Edge data centers can also "go green" and save energy which could have big implications for the environment as well as the cost to maintain/operate data centers at the edge. To help data center professionals better understand what edge data centers are, where they are used, and what the benefits are, we've developed a new

Data center cable management is often considered a problem reserved for network engineering teams, but bad cable design can wreak havoc across your entire enterprise. “Spaghetti” cabinets and other symptoms of ill-considered cabling make it more difficult to complete equipment installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. They can create an unsafe operating environment for your equipment by restricting airflow to racks, trapping dust, keeping cables warm, and making it impossible to understand at a glance how your devices are connected. In relation to the business, bad cable management practices can even hinder modern data center environments from adapting to new technologies like IoT

Sunbird’s Models Library release for February is now available: Version 3.113. Download and update to Version 3.113 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

In 2018, data center managers had to contend with a number of disruptive trends and technologies that changed the way they operate and monitor their environments. In 2019, several of last year’s DCIM trends are likely to mature and further disrupt traditional data center management practices. For data center managers who are participating in these trends and doing everything right—including using Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software in your organization—now is an exciting time to be in data center management. However, even if current data center trends aren’t impacting the way you manage your data center, understanding what these trends are and why they might be

Sunbird will be at 15. Datacenter & Cloud Management on February 7th held at the Prime Tower, Zürich. Stop by our booth for a demonstration of our award-winning  Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution by our Key Account Manager, Richard Kunze!    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  · 

Data center cable management is often considered a problem reserved for network engineering teams, but bad cable design can wreak havoc across your entire enterprise. “Spaghetti” cabinets and other symptoms of ill-considered cabling make it more difficult to complete equipment installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. They can create an unsafe operating environment for your equipment by restricting airflow to racks, trapping dust, keeping cables warm, and making it impossible to understand at a glance how your devices are connected. Bad cable management practices can even hinder modern data center environments from adapting to new technologies like IoT and big data, provisioning IT

Sunbird will be at BICSI Winter on January 21st-23rd held at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. Stop by Booth 816 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·        

Just three years after moving into our headquarters in Somerset, NJ, Sunbird’s team has grown so fast that we needed to expand the office. We’re excited to share with you pictures of our new expanded office, kitchen, lounge, game room, conference rooms, and reception area. Our success depends on the success of our customers, and we are now more capable than ever of continuing to provide the best second-generation DCIM software.  

451 Research’s Datacenter KnowledgeBase (DCKB) provides quarterly updated figures on various datacenter markets globally. This report delves into the database’s most recent installment to consider the top five US markets based on five different criteria: net operational square feet, net available square feet, CAGR 2013-2017 out of the top 20 US markets, and CAGR 2013-2017 and CAGR 2017-2021 among all US markets. Each of the ranked markets in this report is significant in its own way, but more importantly, comparing these market lists to each other and highlighting incongruencies reveals insight about a market’s status and the direction it’s headed. Providers, investors, and customers can

Data centers and IT labs everywhere are approaching operational capacity limits. Power resources are increasingly constrained and the cost of energy is spiraling out of control. You need to know how much power you are using, how much is available, and where you can improve efficiency. As budgets are decreasing, having a tool to help answer these questions and keep your power usage in control is critical. That's where Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software comes in. Sunbird's Power IQ power management capabilities make it simple to monitor the power usage of the devices in your data center. In our new video, you'll see how you can: Get actionable insights from

"One of the hall marks of Sunbird is its customer-centric product development process and service organization. In interviews with current customers, a consistent theme was the company's commitment to helping customers succeed in the journey to improving management and use of data center resources." - Jennifer Cooke, Research Director, IDC We’re pleased to announce that IDC, a global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology market, has published a vendor profile on Sunbird Software. Titled “Sunbird Software: Facilitating Customers’ Shift to Data-Driven Decisions with DCIM Solutions”, the profile highlights Sunbird’s customer-centric

Sunbird’s Models Library release for December is now available: Version 3.111. Download and update to Version 3.111 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

Sunbird will be at Datacenter Forum Stockholm on November 29th located at the Clarion Sign Hotel. Stop by Stand 17 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    Interested in learning more about Reducing the Complexity of Data Center Management with Second- Generation DCIM? Then you don't want to miss our own Key Account Manager, Niall Bannon presentation from 13.00- 13.30!     Heading to Datacenter Forum Stockholm and want to chat one-on-one with a DCIM expert? Sunbirds representatives also will be available for individual meetings. Let us know if you'd like to meet!

The IT skills shortage is a challenge that comes up again and again among data center professionals. According to the 2018 IT Skills and Survey Report from Global Knowledge, 70 percent of IT decision makers said that their teams face a shortage of necessary skills. This skills gap has led to negative consequences for their organizations, including delays in developing new products or services (41 percent), delayed deployments of new hardware and/or software (36 percent), and declining customer satisfaction (32 percent). One of the main reasons the IT skills gap is becoming so prominent in data centers is the growing trend of modernization. Traditional, enterprise-owned data centers are no

Sunbird will be at DCD Canada on November 13th held at the Metro Toronto. Stop by Stand 32 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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

As modern data center environments are becoming increasingly distributed and complex, it’s more and more difficult for today’s data center managers to keep track of their assets. While devices previously may have been limited to one or two enterprise-owned, traditional data centers, data centers now are spread across several different types of environments. For example, an organization might maintain their own data center while also operating in a colocation facility and private/public cloud, or a hybrid combination of all three. As a result, modern data center managers often struggle to accurately manage their data center assets and to plan capacity in ways that make the most of their

Sunbird will be at Data Center World Frankfurt on November 7th- 8th located at the Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany. We will be not only at our Stand 129 but also in the Live Green Innovation Cube so be sure to stop by both for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You also won't want to miss our very own Richard Kunze, Key Account Manager DACH, presentation regarding Reducing the Complexity of Data Center Management with Second-Generation DCIM with a Q&A at the end!  Presentation Details:  Conference Theatre: Energy Efficiency, Cost Management and DCIM Theatre Day: Wednesday, November 7th Time: 13:

We’re proud to announce the general availability of dcTrack® 6.1.1, the latest version of Sunbird’s DCIM Operations software. This maintenance release features enhancements designed for compliance with United States Department of Defense Certificate to Field requirements. dcTrack 6.1.1 Availability This dcTrack 6.1.1 update is available worldwide on a cabinet/month subscription or perpetual license basis to all customers with valid maintenance contracts. Simply download the update file from Sunbird’s support portal to upgrade today. What’s New in dcTrack 6.1.1: Security Enhancements Sunbird has implemented Linux-hardening techniques to comply with United States Department of

Modern data center environments are more complex and difficult to manage than ever before. As a result of supporting transformative technologies like AI, machine learning, big data, and IoT, today’s data centers need to store and analyze massive volumes and varieties of structured and unstructured data to support business innovation. The IT resources required to meet these demands are forcing organizations to be more creative and analytic about data center capacity planning. Data center managers need to make smarter decisions about how they operate their facilities, whether these be traditional enterprise data centers, colocation data centers, edge deployments, private/public clouds, or a

Sunbird will be at Critical Facilities Summit on October 14th- 16th located at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Stop by Booth 408 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·     

Modern data centers are complex, distributed environments. As a result, most organizations require a large number of disparate systems that store massive amounts of data for effective data center management. However, the different databases used to manage today’s data centers often lead to inaccurate data and reduced productivity from entering the same data multiple times, functional silos that hinder access to all available data, and a host of other challenges. How can data center professionals leverage information from IT service management (ITSM), configuration management databases (CMDBs), and other data center management systems to better correlate and gain value from their data?

When you consider key use cases for data center power management, one of the first things you might think of is energy efficiency. After all, the more you can control your data center energy consumption, the more money you can save, the better you can utilize your existing resources, and the more strictly you can adhere to industry guidelines for safe environments for your IT equipment or for green data center initiatives. That’s why data center monitoring combined with the ability to set thresholds and send traps, alerts, and notifications is so useful for today’s data center managers. But what if your intelligent PDUs can’t send traps? What if there is a network or power outage? These

Sunbird is excited to be attending Datacenter Forum Copenhagen on September 20, 2018 at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. Stop by stand 5 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. Interested in learning more about Reducing the Complexity of Data Center Management with Second-Generation DCIM? Then you don’t want to miss our DCIM expert, Niall Bannon's presentation from 13:00-13:40 in Hall 1. During his presentation attendees will learn: Why data center operations is a data and analytics problem. Best practices for creating dashboards that track the most

Modern data center environments are more complex than ever. They are becoming increasingly dense, have more instrumentation, sensors, and smart devices like intelligent PDUs, and are trending towards distributed, hybrid models that comprise traditional enterprise data centers, colocation data centers, and public/private clouds or managed services. As a result, many modern data center professionals are turning to new, second-generation Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software to reduce the complexity of managing today’s data centers. Unlike many legacy tools, which lacked features, were difficult to use, and ultimately disappointed early DCIM adopters,

Sunbird will be at 2018 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition on September 9-13 located at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Stop by Booth 515 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. See for yourself how easy power, network, and cable management can be with key features like:  ·         3D data center health

Data center racks are becoming denser, with IT equipment and a supporting infrastructure that consumes more power than ever before.  When power was cheap, few companies gave any thought to how well they managed their power resources. But with electricity costs reaching historic highs, companies have had no choice but to investigate energy efficient technologies and practices that can help lower those costs and keep them competitive in a tighter global market.   With this in mind, we have put together a list of top five best practices to help you efficiently manage your data center racks in this continually changing and cost-conscious environment.   1.

Sunbird will be at DCD Sydney on August 23- 24 located at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia. Stop by Stand 501 for a demonstration of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center management. 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.  ·      

Although intelligent rack PDUs (iPDUs) are becoming more common in today’s data centers, many organizations are still choosing and using basic or “dumb” PDUs instead of the “smart” devices. iPDUs have several advantages over their unintelligent counterparts, particularly when it comes to efficiently managing power and energy. However, the costs of managing these expensive and often power-hungry facility items can make data center managers wary of purchasing them.   To some data center professionals, iPDUs may appear to bring extra expenses and complications without tangible benefits. However, when used in conjunction with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software or

Accurate data center power monitoring is critical for managing modern data center environments. With many data centers rapidly running out of capacity and energy costs increasing, it’s more important than ever to know how much power is being used, when you expect to run out of capacity, and where you can make improvements to boost data center efficiency. Data center power monitoring can help you with all these things and more. However, with the massive amounts of data points generated by your PDUs, UPSs, CRACs, and other devices, you need data center monitoring software to help collect the data and then transform it into information. That’s where Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM

Sunbird’s Models Library release for July is now available: Version 3.106. Download and update to Version 3.106 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

Colocation data centers have increasingly become a major part of the modern data center landscape. According to 451 Research, over 40 percent of enterprise end users are renting space from colocation data center providers. The prevailing rationale behind the shift to colocation is based on resource management. Colocation data centers tend to be more cost effective and less resource intensive, since the data center is outsourcing all the hardware and services required for data center management to the colocation data center provider. When calculating data center colocation pricing, you may only be focused on how much space you need; after all, the more racks or RUs that you need, the more

If you look at online reviews before buying the latest phone or trying a new restaurant, you’re not alone. Over 90 percent of consumers read online reviews before visiting a business, and 88 percent trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation. You may rely on online reviews to make your personal purchases, but did you know that they can also be an important tool in your Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software evaluation? Customer reviews from reputable sites can yield a wealth of customer satisfaction and use case data. This data can inform your data center software selection process and help ensure that you buy the best DCIM software for your organization.

Downtime continues to be one of the biggest data center management headaches faced by modern data center professionals. For owner-operated and colocation data centers alike, an unplanned outage can wreak havoc on business-critical systems and applications and result in unhappy customers. Additionally, downtime can be expensive, with the average cost of an unplanned outage reaching over $740,000. Avoiding unplanned downtime starts with addressing one of its chief causes: human error. According to the Ponemon Institute, humans account for 22 percent of unplanned data center outages. While data center training and certification programs can help to educate data center staff to reduce the risk

Gaining the financial resources to invest in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software is a common struggle for modern data center managers. It might seem counterintuitive; after all, most organizations acknowledge data centers as mission-critical facilities. However, even though nearly 75 percent of enterprise data center budgets have increased or stayed consistent in 2017 compared with last year, today’s data center managers continue to face scrutiny associated with increasing data center operational costs while also being tasked to do more with less. Gaining the funds that you need to get your DCIM project off the ground requires careful planning and consideration of

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

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,

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Today’s data center managers—facing data center uptime expectations, PUE compliance, budget concerns, and a general expectation to do more with less—are hard pressed to find creative, cost-effective solutions to the challenges of power management. So it’s no surprise that many forward-looking data center managers are turning to intelligent rack PDUs to provide power-metering data that can inform decision making, saving costs and improving efficiency in their data centers.   But how can you be sure that the time, money, and other resources dedicated to your iPDUs are well spent?   That’s where DCIM tools can make a difference. Whether you are just starting to roll out your

With more organizations on their second rounds of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, it’s more important than ever for data center professionals to ensure that the data center management solution they select is the correct one. But how do you avoid buyer’s remorse when choosing and deploying B2B technology like DCIM software? How do you avoid major pitfalls and obstacles that can derail the implementation? And what are the must-have capabilities that you should look for in a DCIM software solution? These questions and others are difficult to answer without significant experience with buying, implementing, and using DCIM software in a real-world environment. That’s why

Next week, Sunbird will be busy attending three tradeshows in the span of two days! If you're in London, Oslo, or Paris, be sure to stop by to meet us. London: Data Centre World (Stand D245) We'll be at Data Centre World from March 21-22 at ExCeL London. Stop by Stand D245 to meet us and explore how to radically simplify your data center management. Register for free to join the world's largest independent data center event with over 20,000 of your peers, hundreds of leading data center and technology providers and hundreds of the world's brightest minds & industry practitioners.  If you'd like to set up an individual meeting, let us know. Oslo: Datacenter Forum (Stand 3) On

Sunbird’s Models Library release for March is now available: Version 3.102. Download and update to Version 3.102 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

Sunbird will be presenting a customer case study with Chevron at Data Center World Global 2018 in San Antonio, TX from March 12-15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. You won't want to miss Steve Lancaster, Chevron DCA Facilities Lead, present key learnings from five years of using Sunbird's Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software solution in Chevron's data centers. Sunbird's own James Cerwinski, Director of Product Marketing, will be facilitating this interactive discussion.   Steve has more than 18 years of experience in managing data centers and providing IT support. Steve has worked at Chevron for four years with primary responsibility for

The rise of micro data centers as part of modern data center deployments may seem counterintuitive. After all, many organizations are consolidating large, complex deployments to reduce their data center footprints, reduce costs, and simplify their data center management. Yet, at the same time, organizations are increasingly leveraging micro data centers, to the point where sales are expected to grow from $18 million in 2017 to almost $30 million in 2018, and the global market for micro data centers is expected to grow to $6.3 billion by 2020.   Given the rising popularity of micro data centers, it’s important to consider this trend and how it might affect your own data center

Many data center teams are so focused on data center monitoring and keeping an eye on the health of their data centers that they often neglect the softer side of things, like their emotional health. But data center professionals have feelings, too. This Valentine’s Day (or any day), make sure to share the love with that special data center someone. To make it fast and easy for you, here are our ten best data center management pickup lines: 1. You raise my temperature outside the ASHRAE allowable range. 2. Are you a critical event? Because you’re making me turn red. 3. You’ve got me tied in knots like spaghetti cabling. 4. You and I go together like two iPDUs in a

Sunbird’s Models Library release for February is now available: Version 3.101. Download and update to Version 3.101 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

Sunbird will be exhibiting at the 2018 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition in Orlando on February 4-8 at the Orange County Convention Center. Stop by Booth #433 in the exhibit hall for a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.  At BICSI in Orlando, you’ll see forward-thinking and motivational presentations and gain insight into new technologies and industry trends. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center power and cable management. Learn more and register here.

Whether you’re expanding your data center operations, moving to a colocation facility, or transitioning applications and services to a hybrid/cloud environment, a data center migration can be a difficult, challenging project. Experienced data center managers might leverage checklists, spreadsheets and other data center migration tools to keep track of the tasks and teams involved. However, even with careful planning, details are still likely to slip through the cracks. Yet, modern data center managers face the challenges of data center moves every day. Data center migrations are becoming more prevalent thanks to current data center trends. More organizations are looking to consolidate

Sunbird’s first Models Library release of 2018 is now available: Version 3.100. Download and update to Version 3.100 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

In 2017, data center managers saw several significant shifts in the activities and technologies that shape and transform modern data center management practices. A surge in available data center business intelligence, increasing focus on the benefits of data centers at the edge, and renewed interest in security are just a few of the changes data center managers are facing with 2018 just around the corner. As 2017 comes to a close, let’s look back at some of the year’s data center trends and the challenges they pose to how modern data center managers monitor and operate their data centers: Data-driven decision making. Intelligent hardware and other facility items in modern data

When you hear the words “data center certification,” the first thing you might think of is a data center tier certification, especially if you work at a physical enterprise location or colocation data center facility. However, tier certifications, which indicate a data center’s reliability and availability as measured against industry standards, aren’t the only certifications that can benefit you and your data center.    Completing a data center professional certification is a key way for you to advance your skills and professional development. Whether you’re new to data center management and looking to build foundational credentials or want to refresh your existing knowledge,

Sunbird’s newest Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.099. Download and update to Version 3.099 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

Compliance with the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) is top of mind for today’s federal data center managers. The most recent government mandate to focus on optimization and consolidation of federal data centers, the DCOI sets forth specific optimization and cost-reduction goals. With the DCOI deadline of September 30, 2020 fast approaching, federal data center managers need to quickly ramp up their optimization efforts, or risk being among the first facilities to close. To help federal data center managers understand how DCIM software can enable them to quickly achieve their data center optimization goals, our white paper provides an overview of the DCOI, including goals and Key

We’re thrilled to announce the general availability of dcTrack 6.0.2, the latest version of Sunbird’s DCIM Operations software. Release 6.0.2 features over 75 new interactive reports to help customers make the most of their data center business intelligence and visual analytics. The dcTrack 6.0.2 update is available worldwide on a cabinet/month subscription or perpetual license basis to all customers with valid maintenance contracts. Simply download the update file from Sunbird’s support portal to upgrade today. Interactive Reporting Capabilities dcTrack 6.0.2 builds on the dashboard and chart enhancements in previous releases to provide new interactive reports. This feature

Join Sunbird at DataCentres Ireland on November 22-23, 2017. Stop by Stand 343 for a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.  DataCentres Ireland addresses every aspect of planning, designing and operating your data center, server room, or storage facility. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center power and cable management. Learn more and register here.   Heading to DataCentres Ireland and want to chat one-on-one with a DCIM expert? Sunbird representatives will also be

Sunbird’s newest Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.098. Download and update to Version 3.098 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

Edge data centers are currently one of the hottest trends in the data center industry. Deployed in “Tier-2” locations, these smaller, cost-effective, remotely managed facilities help organizations decrease latency when providing core content, applications, and functionality to end users and devices. Whether they’re used for streaming services like Netflix, online gaming, big data analytics, or self-driving cars, edge data centers are rapidly becoming just as mission critical as their larger, enterprise counterparts. However, edge data centers come with their own set of management challenges. Our President Herman Chan shared his thoughts on these challenges in a recent article in Data

Just as our client, a leading medical center and research facility in the United States, has always been on the leading edge of medicine, their data centers have also been regarded as at the forefront of technology. The medical facility already implemented Sunbird’s Power IQ® DCIM Monitoring software to manage their innovative power and cooling environment, and the data center team was pleased with its performance. However, the DCIM tool and homegrown systems used for their asset and change management left much to be desired. In fact, their DCIM was rapidly approaching end-of-life and quickly needed to be replaced. Data Center Management Challenges The legacy DCIM tool was difficult to

Data center management professionals often are haunted by the specters of human error and inefficiency. Whether you’re worried about lowering power and energy costs or keeping track of moves, adds, and changes in your asset inventory, it’s easy to see how today’s data centers could induce chills in even the most seasoned managers and operators. But data center management doesn’t have to be ghastly. Here are five tips and tricks to make managing your data center efficient, easy, and even enjoyable: 1. Configure your dashboards for data center management Struggling through the volume and variety of data collected from your data center may leave you feeling like a zombie. Fortunately, a

Unlike a weak fly ball to the outfield, managing your data center is no can of corn. Today’s data center managers need to worry about maintaining uptime, driving efficiency, and boosting productivity – all while being asked to do more with less. Meanwhile, issues ranging from equipment failures to natural disasters seemingly come out of left field to wreak havoc on your data center. It’s enough to make even the most experienced data center manager break down in tears. But just like in baseball, there’s no crying in data centers. While you may not be able to watch this year’s World Series on a NOC screen, data center management has more in common with baseball than you might think. When

Sunbird’s newest Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.097. Download and update to Version 3.097 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

Based out of Sunbird’s headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey, our Inside Sales Representatives (ISRs) love to chat with prospects and customers, host sales demos, and—most of all—win. Whether they are competing for the highest number of sales demos for the month or first place in the Sunbird fantasy football league, our ISRs are always ready for battle. This focused and winning attitude even extends to the serious business of furniture. With the Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) industry poised for continued expansion, Sunbird—including our ISR team—has grown significantly to meet the ever-increasing demand for data center management software. In fact, we’d grown so much that

Sunbird will be exhibiting at the 2017 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas on September 25-27, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center. Stop by Booth #706 in the exhibit hall for a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.  At BICSI in Las Vegas, you’ll see forward-thinking and motivational presentations and gain insight into new technologies and industry trends. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get real-world tips from DCIM experts, and explore how Sunbird can help you simplify your data center power and cable management. Learn more and register

Sunbird is excited to be attending Datacenter Forum Copenhagen on September 21, 2017 at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. Stop by 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. Join over 200 of your colleagues from the data center industry that are involved with managing the operations of their organization's IT infrastructure. You won't want to miss Niall Bannon, DCIM EMEA Techical Sales, give his presentation on the Top DCIM Dashboards for Tackling IT Operational Challenges. Learn more and register here.  Heading to Datacenter Forum

Sunbird is excited to be attending the Uptime Institute Executive Symposium: Las Vegas on September 18, 2017 at the Bellagio. Stop by Booth 3 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. The Uptime Institute Executive Symposium is "an executive-level, highly focused, one-day program for Infrastructure Leadership and Operations stakeholders who have been tasked with improving the performance, efficiancy, and reliability of their business-critical infrastructure." Learn more and register here.  Heading to the Uptime Institute Executive

We’re thrilled to announce the general availability of dcTrack 6.0, the latest version of Sunbird’s DCIM Operations software. New dashboards and visualizations in dcTrack 6.0 make it faster and easier than ever for data center managers to get the information they need to plan and manage data center capacity more effectively. Additionally, improvements to requests and work orders ensure that the work required for more effective capacity management gets done right. The dcTrack 6.0 update is available worldwide on a cabinet/month subscription or perpetual license basis to all customers with valid maintenance contracts. Simply download the update file from Sunbird’s support portal to

What do you believe is the biggest barrier to implementing a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution? A recent survey, conducted by Morar Consulting in conjunction with Intel DCM and Schneider Electric, asked this question to over 200 IT decision makers across the United States and the United Kingdom involved with data center management. The results of the survey were recently published in a report titled “DCIM Solution Deployment.” Unsurprisingly, the answers centered around budgetary concerns, inadequate education about DCIM solutions, and lack of support from C-level executives. Tackling these challenges is the first step to being able to deploy DCIM in your organization

Sunbird’s newest Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.095. Download and update to Version 3.095 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

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Power IQ® 6.0, Sunbird’s Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Monitoring software. If you’re ready to upgrade to Release 6.0, simply download the update files from Sunbird’s support portal. If you’d like more information, check out our release notes or continue below. What’s New in Power IQ Power IQ 6.0 continues to further Sunbird’s mission of developing easy, modern, and complete data center management software. This version features several features and enhancements designed to help data center managers and operators better analyze data, save time, and reduce human error in their daily tasks. Dashboard Technology Refresh The

Data center security threats are a constant worry for many data center managers. Whether you manage a traditional enterprise facility or a colocation data center, protecting your and your customers’ assets and data is rapidly becoming just as important as maintaining uptime and operating efficiently. The concerns around physical data center security breaches are so significant that they are even driving some organizations to migrate from hybrid environments back to on-premise data centers.    What steps can you take to safeguard your data centers from physical security risks? That’s where Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software comes in. A comprehensive data center

To most data center managers, data center disasters are the stuff of nightmares. Disasters can strike your data center at any time. Disaster recovery, assuming you can recover, often requires a great deal of time-intensive and cross-functional effort in sub-optimal conditions. Additionally, while dealing with the disaster, you need to worry about the costly effects of unplanned downtime on your reputation, customers, and bottom line. However, perhaps most terrifying is the perception that data center disasters occur without warning. With so many fears around disasters in your data center, it’s easy to think that a reactive approach is your only course of action and that data center

If you’re like most data center management professionals, you might start your Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software selection process with an RFP or RFI that largely resembles a checklist of need-to-have features. Understanding the capabilities that are most important to you is a great start, but choosing the right data center software takes more than simply seeing which vendor checked the most boxes. And with more organizations on their second tries with DCIM, it’s more important than ever to make the right decision. What Is the DCIM Software Feature Comparison Trap? The DCIM software feature comparison trap is the tendency to evaluate and select your data center

Sunbird is excited to be attending Data Center World Local in Chicago, Illinois on July 12, 2017, at The Art Institue of Chicago. Come by Table 15 to meet with our data center experts and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution.  This event brings together over 150 of you peers in the data center industry in your local area. Connect with your peers in real-world conversations and gain insight and education that you can use in your environment today. Get in-depth sessions across a broad range of topics like IT operations, facilities operations, data center topics, and security and disaster recovery. Heading to Data Center World

Whether you’re implementing Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software, migrating to a new data center, or integrating with a third-party CMDB system, changes to your established data center management software and processes are stressful efforts that require the careful coordination of multiple moving parts. With the high potential for risk, it’s easy to see how your project could get behind schedule, exceed budget, or fail altogether.   Regardless of the size of your project, smart planning often can mitigate risks and lead to a better outcome. Here are four steps that will help you get on the path to a successful data center management project. 1. Appoint a Project

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We’re thrilled to announce that the newest version of Sunbird’s DCIM Monitoring software has just been released. If you’re ready to upgrade to Power IQ® 5.2.2, simply download the update files from Sunbird’s support portal. This release follows our recent update to dcTrack®, our DCIM Operations software. What’s New in Power IQ 5.2.2 Power IQ 5.2.2 provides the most user-friendly, secure experience to date with an updated, more modern look and feel. This version features multi-vendor support enhancements, Electronic Access Control for supported CPI doors and locks, GUI usability improvements, fixes for bugs and customer-reported issues, and security updates. Multi-Vendor Support

Sunbird is excited to be exhibiting at Data Center World in Los Angeles from April 3-6, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Stop by Booth 1215 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. The theme of this year's Data Center Global conference in Los Angeles is Data, Automation, Scale: Building and Managing the Data Center of the Future. As an attendee, you'll have access to vendor-neutral educational sessions, discussion sessions, and an exhibit hall full of best-in-class vendors - all aimed at helping you find solutions to today's biggest data

Sunbird is excited to be attending Datacenter Forum in Oslo, Norway on March 21, 2017 at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. Stop by Booth 7 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 250 of your colleagues in the data center industry of Norway. 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 IT operational teams face unique challenges associated with the day-to-day management of systems across colocation facilities, cloud/hybrid environments, and owner-operated data centers worldwide. The devices in these modern data center environments—everything from intelligent rack PDUs to environmental sensors to door locks—are generating massive amounts of data. Data center managers are struggling to rise above the noise and identify the data that is most relevant to them. With so much data, how can you be sure that you’re using it effectively to make smarter decisions and better manage your data center? Join us for our next live DCIM webinar, Top DCIM Dashboards for Tackling IT

Sunbird is thrilled to be attending Data Centre World at ExCeL London from March 15-16, 2017. Stop by Stand E65 to meet our data center industry experts and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. See for yourself how our thermal map and time-lapse video, interactive dashboards, and enhanced failover reports simplify your data center management. Want to learn more about how to leverage the data from your data center? Explore this topic and more at our session on Top DCIM Dashboards for Tackling IT Operational Challenges, Thursday, March 16 at 11:15 AM. Register to attend DCW London now to make sure you don’t miss it! During the session,

Sunbird is excited to be exhibiting at Data Center Dynamics Enterprise New York March 14-15, 2017 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. Stop by Booth #92 to meet our DCIM experts and get a demo of our award-winning Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution. At DCD New York, you’ll join 1,750 of your fellow data center professionals in understanding the full ecosystem of the enterprise data center and exploring the economics of digital business, IT, and data center service delivery. Discover how Sunbird’s DCIM software can help you optimize your data center management. Our newest release, DCIM 5.2, features: ·        

Data is more valuable today than ever, and modern data center managers are struggling to make the most of it in their data centers. A comprehensive Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution can certainly make it fast and easy for you to collect data from the intelligent PDUs, sensors, and other devices in your data center. But what do you need to track in your data centers to gain actionable insights and maximize the value of your information? Our President Herman Chan recently tackled this topic in an article published in Data Center Frontier, an online data center industry publication focused on cutting-edge innovation in design, efficiency and scalability. Titled “6

Sunbird’s second Models Library release of 2017 is now available: Version 3.087. Make sure to download and update to Version 3.087 to get all of the most recent model data. Sunbird’s Models 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 up-to-date model information. Can’t find a specific make and model? Contact Sunbird’s Professional Services team, and we’ll make sure it’s added to the next Models Library update. New in This Models Library Release

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Server Technology Sentry Power Manager (SPM) Trade-In program! For a limited time, ServerTech customers can obtain free Power IQ® DCIM Monitoring licenses and maintenance support for one year. To participate, current Sentry Power Manager customers should visit Sunbird’s trade-in program website and follow the instructions to obtain their free Power IQ licenses and maintenance support for one year. Maintenance includes access to Sunbird’s technical support portal, where customers can download software updates, manage support tickets, and view technical documentation and how-to videos. Power IQ supports the full family of ServerTech PDUs as well

Sunbird is excited to be participating with our strategic alliance partner Raritan, Inc. at Data Centre Summit at the Barbican Exhibition Halls in London, UK, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Come find us at Booth 15 to meet with our DCIM experts and get a first look at the new features in the latest release of our Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software. Data Centre Summit will help attendees keep up to date with the newest technologies in the industry. Featuring a line-up of industry thought leaders, there will be many valuable seminars for attendees throughout the day. This will be a great day to meet up with like-minded data center professionals and learn from their

Information Technology has become the backbone of modern business. Just like any central structure, it needs to be robust and reliable over a period of time. It should continually be in correct alignment with the need to support the entire lifecycle of a product or service. Collectively, these processes are termed as IT Service Management (ITSM). ITSM Growing in Importance Generally, an ITSM consists of a data storage repository and various processes defined by the overall IT status function. These processes will have clearly defined steps and rules that govern workflow across the lifecycle of the product or services. ITSM is usually automated and controlled by software, and so is Data

Sunbird's December 2016 Models Library release includes new manufacturer updates from Juniper Networks, Cisco, HP, and more!   To access these updates, you will need to have a support login and valid maintenance contract. Click here to log in or sign up now: https://support.sunbirddcim.com/support/login.   Visit the Sunbird Support Portal and download Models Library Release 3.083 today!  

According to IDC’s 2015 Enterprise Datacenter Survey, over 35% of respondents said that downtime caused by human error was a problem they experienced in their data centers.  Other challenges in the data center included downtime due to system failure, latency issues, regulatory or compliance issues, and insufficient bandwidth into or out of the data center. “There’s actually quite a few problems that could be fixed with better processes and better management of data center infrastructure,” said Jennifer Cooke, Research Director, Datacenter Management, IDC, who shared these and other insights during the first segment of our Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) webinar How to

Managing a “dark” or “lights-out” data center is one of the greatest challenges a data center professional can face. When you don’t have anyone on site, how can you tell that moves/adds/changes were made accurately? How do you check power and network connections if you’re not physically there to look at them? And how can Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) help? Join us for our next live DCIM webinar, How to Take Control of Chaos in a Lights-Out Data Center, on Tuesday, November 29 at 11 AM ET to explore how to overcome the chaos and uncertainty of managing a lights-out data center. In this webinar, you’ll learn: Best practices for efficient capacity utilization

Sunbird's November 2016 Models Library release includes new manufacturer updates from Cisco, EMC, HP, IBM, Panduit, Raritan, and more!   To access these updates, you will need to have a support login and valid maintenance contract. Click here to log in or sign up now: https://support.sunbirddcim.com/support/login.   Visit the Sunbird Support Portal and download Models Library Release 3.082 today!

Sunbird is thrilled to be participating as an Industry Sponsor at Datacloud Nordic at the Stockholm City Conference Centre in Stockholm, Sweden on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Stop by Pod 27 on the exhibition floor to meet with our European Sunbird representatives and get a sneak peek at the new features in the upcoming release of our Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software.   This year’s Datacloud Nordic conference aims to explore the very latest in technologies and markets, offer inspiring insights and thought-provoking points of view for companies seeking a better way of hosting and colocating in the new reality of a data-driven, cloud-connected, machine-led world.

Newly released manufacturer updates include Cisco, Dell, EMC, and Supermicro PDUs, network devices, and much more.   To access these updates, you will need to have a support login and valid maintenance contract. Click here to log in or sign up now: https://support.sunbirddcim.com/support/login.   Visit the Sunbird Support Portal and download Models Library Release 3.081 today!

This week marked a momentous event for Sunbird Software: our first birthday. Over the past year, we’ve made significant progress as an independent, pure-play Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software company, and our teams across the globe celebrated in style—with good eats, a little competitive volleyball, and, most importantly, birthday cake. (Check out pictures from the events here.)   In the midst of the festivities, it would have been easy to lose sight of everyone who contributed to this year’s success. That’s why this birthday was the perfect opportunity to consciously reflect on how we arrived at where we are today and where we plan to go in the future.  

Today’s data centers need to be characterized not just by their agility but also best practices that help managers operate with maximum efficiency, while keeping costs under control. While organizations are continuously struggling to cope with data processing and storage demands, budgetary concerns are possibly the major hurdle to overcome. This not only includes the cost of the physical space required but also the energy consumption. This is where data center management software can come to the rescue.   As far back as 2010, the Uptime Institute had predicted that the market for data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions would grow from $500 million in 2010 to $7.5

Sunbird will be exhibiting at the 2016 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition conference in San Antonio on September 12-14, 2016 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Stop by Booth #118 in the exhibit hall 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

Newly released manufacturer updates include Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems, Brocade, and Juniper Networks PDUs, network devices, and much more.   To access these updates, you will need to have a support login and valid maintenance contract. Click here to log in or sign up now: https://support.sunbirddcim.com/support/login.   Visit the Sunbird Support Portal and download Models Library Release 3.080 today!

In 2011, Marc Andressen said in the Wall Street Journal, “Software is eating the world.” Fast forward to 2016, and it looks like Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions are driving the growth. Such solutions allow an organization to manage, plan and optimize the physical elements and processes that exist in its data center. Data center colocation services have made it easier for a team to operate processes around the management of their resources along with tying the information into their ITSM systems. While DCIM solutions have been around for a while, these trends have increased their adoption in recent years: Apps Define an Organization Most companies across the

Following our recent blog post “5 Ways DCIM Software Can Help You Get More Out of Your Intelligent Rack PDUs,” we’re spotlighting six ways in which Sunbird’s DCIM software enhances the functionality of Raritan’s intelligent rack PDUs (iPDUS).   1.  Data Sampling Accuracy To ensure the most accurate readings over a period of time, when configured with Raritan iPDUs, Sunbird’s DCIM software can collect one-minute meter readings time-synced across all rack PDUs, down to the second. This level of polling configuration and billing-grade accuracy ensures that data is never lost, provides an extensive repository of information for future analysis, and enables energy

In this blog series, we’re introducing Sunbird’s interns for Summer 2016. This last post shares the perspective of Yimeng Li, our Engineering intern who recently completed a master’s degree from Rutgers University.   I completed my master’s degree in computer engineering from Rutgers in January 2016. My undergraduate major was electrical engineering, and I obtained my bachelor’s degree in 2013.   I started to learn to code in my junior year, and it was then that I knew what I wanted to do in the future. That’s why I switched from electrical engineering to computer engineering. Over the past two years of study, I gained strong knowledge and background in computer science and

Have you fallen victim to the Pokémon Go craze? Embrace it with our Sunbird DCIM Pokémon Go social media giveaway and receive a free t-shirt.   Follow these simple directions to enter:   1.     Follow @SunbirdDCIM on Twitter and follow Sunbird Software on LinkedIn. 2.     Tweet at us with a picture of you with a Pokémon in or around your data center to win a free T-shirt. 3.     Share it with friends!   Pokémon Go is everywhere and lets players be a part of it. This new app combines the Pokémon virtual world with real life. Tracking via GPS requires gamers to walk around in order to locate Pokémon, Poké Stops

In this new blog series, we’re introducing Sunbird’s interns for Summer 2016. This post shares the perspective of Raghav Pandya, our Engineering intern and a graduate student at Rutgers University.   I am currently pursuing Master's degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University, New Jersey. I completed my undergraduate degree in 2013, majoring in Information Science, and then I went to work with a software company for two years.   I love to code and explore new technologies in the field of computer science. My programming journey started with QBASIC when I was 15 years old, and I knew that this was the way to go.   I have a strong theoretical background in

In this new blog series, we’re introducing Sunbird’s interns for Summer 2016. This post in the series shares the perspective of Peter DeLong, our Engineering intern who is approaching his junior year.   I’m currently a rising junior at Princeton University and study Computer Science in the School of Engineering. My favorite thing about computer science is that, depending on whom you ask, it’s an interesting mix between engineering and craftsmanship. It also allows me to flex both my quantitative and creative muscles, which is usually satisfying. (After spending hours chasing a bug through my code in vain, it’s a little less satisfying.)   At this point, I have little idea what

Software defined data centers would be considered a mandatory requirement for 75% of Global 2000 enterprises that seek to implement a DevOps approach and hybrid cloud model by 2020, according to Gartner Inc. DevOps is an approach that emphasizes on people and aims to improve the collaboration between the development and operations teams, while the hybrid cloud model refers to policy based and synchronized service provisioning and use of internal and external cloud services. The move to software and cloud based Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) was driven by the need to expand sustainably. It has helped to reduce costs, cut down manual labor, improve data center asset utilization

In this new blog series, we’re introducing Sunbird’s interns for Summer 2016. Our first post shares the perspective of Mark Rousseau, our Finance intern who is in his senior year.   As a senior at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, it is difficult for me to even start thinking about leaving the place that has given me so much over the past three years. I am enrolled in The School of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Economics. Additionally, I take a variety of classes at the Rutgers Business School that go towards a minor in Business Administration. I will be graduating next May in 2017.   I enjoy my study of economics because of how much of a driving force economic factors can

It was in 2015 that Gartner predicted that there would be more than 25 billion connected vehicles on the road by 2020. By the same time, the research firm expects connected kitchens to lead to 15% savings for the food and beverage industry, with help from big data analytics. On the other hand, Gartner also warned that IT companies would need to work on solutions for an Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem platform. At the same time, McKinsey analyzed over 150 use cases to establish the potential benefits and challenges associated with IoT for the global economy. The use cases included everything from manufacturers of devices to monitor health and wellness to businesses that use sensors to

Data center electricity use doubled during 2001-2006, from 30 to 60 billion kilowatt-hours, and stood at around 100 billion kilowatt-hours as of 2013, according to the Department of Energy. Over 4 million rack PDU’s are shipped each year, translating to approximately 2 million new cabinets deployed. The backend power and cooling infrastructure costs to support each rack can amount to $20,000.00 per rack. With this intensive capital investment, capacity management, or improving the utilization of data center capacity quickly becomes one the most important tenants of data center operations management. Planning capacities, whether power, space, cooling, or available data connectivity, is

Chatsworth Products and Sunbird Software announce global partnership -- Chatsworth Products will market and sell Power IQ® for eConnect® which is a co-branded version of Sunbird's Power IQ Data Center Monitoring software SOMERSET, N.J., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbird Software, a global innovator in software solutions that simplify how data centers are managed, announced today a global partnership with Chatsworth Products (CPI).  The two companies have collaborated to develop, test and certify a co-branded version of Power IQ® that will offer out-of-the-box compatibility with CPI eConnect® rack-mount Power Distribution Units

At first, moving your data center may seem like a straightforward relocation from one facility—whether it be a new, owner-operated location or a colocation—to another. However, the reality is that a data center move is a difficult and complex project that requires significant preparation and communication—even before the move takes place. Moving a data center can be daunting for even the most experienced data center professionals. While you may not be able to think of every contingency, you can avoid many of the challenges you will face during the move through careful planning. Not sure how to plan your data center move? Start by thinking about your answers to these five key

Sunbird will be exhibiting at the DataCenterDynamics Enterprise conference in New York City on April 19-20, 2016. Stop by Booth #142 for a demo of our award-winning DCIM solution and to learn more about the newest enhancements and key benefits, including: ·         3D health map with real-time sensor data. ·         Complete power and environment monitoring. ·         Automated asset, capacity, and change management. ·         End-to-end visibility power and network connectivity.   At DCD Enterprise, you’ll join 2,000

Did you know that according to a report by Energy Star on the recommendations of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the recommended temperature near the inlet of servers should be in the range of 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit? Such guidelines are very important for ensuring the optimal functioning of data centers, since the environment has a huge impact on the functioning of the equipment at such facilities.   Data center environment monitoring helps in alerting data center operators about any changes in the temperature of the room, failure of any devices, humidity and more, so that quick action can be taken to prevent serious damage.

According to a 2015 article on Cisco's Global Cloud Index, the volume of data center traffic in 2014 was 3.4 zettabytes and the projection for 2019 was 10.4 zettabytes! This growing traffic is huge, considering 1 zettabyte is made up of 100 billion terabytes! You can see that the use of cloud storage is on a growth trajectory, which means that the demand for data centers will also keep pace. In such an environment, companies will need to expand their data centers and manage them better. To help with this, there are various types of data center software. Enhancing Data Center Management Physical Presence Not Important: There can be a lot of money, time and energy needed to

Trying to figure out the terms and expressions of data centers can be challenging.  Luckily we have defined some of the most used vocabulary that one will stumble upon when researching and learning about data center management and DCIM.      1.    Application program interface (API).  Set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications.  DCIM APIs enable the sharing of information with configuration management databases (CMDB) and change ticketing systems   2.    American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).  Sets guidelines as to

Sunbird is excited to announce our participation at Data Center World Global 2016, the premier international conference and expo for data center and IT infrastructure professionals! This industry event will take place March 14-18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Data Center World addresses the needs of all data center management professionals, from CIOs to IT and facilities managers. Attendees will gain crucial insight into how formal processes and industry tools can align IT and business goals to improve IT, operations, and facilities management. The Exhibit Hall at Data Center World also provides attendees with easy access to over 200 vendors in the

Due to the endless growth of consumer services such as Facebook, YouTube and Netflix, demand for fast and “free” data has meant an increase in servers and data centers. Consequently, the growth in power has also been fueled by these services.  A recent article by DataCenterDynamics identified that “Google’s total power usage seems to have gone up 12-fold in the last four years. That is not far off doubling each year.”   This additional demand, as well as advancements in technology and platforms enabling outsourcing and nearly eliminating the need to staff multiple environments, has led service providers to branch out and locate data centers where it makes the most economical

The Global Data Center rack PDU market has been forecasted to grow at a rate of 10.14 per cent between 2016 and 2020, reported WhaTech on January 25, 2016. This data was first published by a report called 'Global Data Center Rack PDU Market 2016-2020', which studied the growth prospects of global rack-mounted PDUs. This was also echoed by the Gartner forecast in November 2014 which stated that there will be 25 billion connected devices by 2020, thereby increasing the need for intelligent power distribution. While rack PDUs can be categorized according to their functionalities, namely power filtering, remote monitoring, control by LAN or SNP and intelligent load balancing; the market is

We recently ran a sweepstakes giveaway encouraging our customers to follow our Twitter and LinkedIn social media channels.  Thank you for such a great response.  We were encouraged to learn that social media is indeed a good source and method for sharing DCIM information.   Those that chose to follow us were entered into a sweepstakes to win one of four selfie sticks that can be used to tweet, link in, or post interesting data center pictures ...   We are now pleased to announce our winners! ·         Alex Bernstein ·         Karl Ruehle ·       

Just released updates to more than 25 various manufacturer PDUs, cabinets/racks, network devices, comm panels and much more.   Manufacturer updates include Brocade, Cisco Systems, Dell, EMC, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Raritan, Sun Microsystems, and many others.   To access these updates, you will need to have a support login and valid maintenance contract.  Click here to log in or sign up today:  http://support.sunbirddcim.com/support/login.   Visit our NEW Sunbird Support Portal and download Models Library Release 3.071 today! 

Raritan, Inc., a partner of Sunbird Software, today introduced their all new Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM2) system that provides real-time views of electrical capacity and power usage in colocation and other data centers.  The information gathered by the BCM system can be shared with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) systems, including Sunbird's Power IQ DCIM monitoring software.    By adding Power IQ to PDU and BCM deployments, data center managers can see significant benefits to managing a BCM2 environment by using Power IQ as a single pane of glass to reduce energy costs, track power usage, and prevent downtime.   According to James Cerwinski,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Sunbird Software Opens Global Headquarters, Technical Service Office, and Expands Digital Support Presence -- Focused on DCIM Customer Success -- SOMERSET, NJ, November 18, 2015 – Sunbird Software, a global innovator in software solutions that simplify how data centers are managed, has moved into its new worldwide headquarters in Somerset, NJ, and opened a new technical service and support office in Sioux Falls, SD.  Additionally, Sunbird has launched a new Customer Support Portal with interactive features to help customers get the most out of their DCIM solutions.    “As a leading pure-play DCIM software company we continue to

Just released updates to more than 25 various manufacturer PDUs, cabinets/racks, network devices, comm panels and much more.   Manufacturer updates include APC, Brocade, Cisco, EMC, F5 Networks, Hitachi, HP, IBM, Nokia, Oracle, Raritan, Siemens and many others.   To access these updates, you need to have a support login and valid maintenance contract.  Click here to login or signup today:  http://support.sunbirddcim.com/support/login.   Visit our NEW support portal and download Models Library Release 3.069 today.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Sunbird Software Introduces DCIM 5.0; Enables Smart Data-Aware and Efficient Data Centers -- Simplified views of data center health and faster analysis of infrastructure needs   SOMERSET, NJ, October 13, 2015 – Sunbird Software, a global innovator in software solutions that simplify how data centers are managed, announced today general availability of Sunbird DCIM 5.0 (data center infrastructure management) software.  Sunbird DCIM 5.0 makes it easier to capture and visualize data center infrastructure information, automate administrative processes, and get answers quickly to capacity and health questions.   “In developing DCIM 5.0 we

Whether you are implementing data center infrastructure management software for the first time or taking advantage of an existing DCIM, you have the opportunity to learn from others' experience. Follow these DCIM best practices and take control of your data center.   Monitor Data Center Health   When every minute of an outage costs thousands of dollars, operating a reliable data center is crucial. While N+1 redundancy buys some time in an emergency, the approach is expensive and falls shorts under multiple failures. Instead of walking the floors and checking for trouble in the racks, technicians can monitor performance through Sunbird Power IQ.   This DCIM software

Join Us for a Free Webinar Moderated by IDC | July 16, 2015 2PM EST IDC’s Jennifer Koppy leads an interactive webinar with data center leaders at UF Health Shands Hospital and CareTech Solutions. Learn how to get buy-in from stakeholders, breakdown silos, increase collaboration, and slash 50% on data center OPEX.    Discover how to drive change from day one, and set yourself up for more success well into the future.   Register Now

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Raritan to spin off Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) business - Introduces Sunbird Software Raritan signs definitive agreement to be acquired by Legrand, spins off DCIM business unit adding additional resources, focus, and agility in a high growth data center market opportunity.   Somerset, NJ, 06/16/2015 – Raritan announced today a plan to separate its DCIM software business from Raritan in a transaction that will result in two independent and highly focused companies.  Raritan will continue to focus on its Power and KVM hardware business and Sunbird Software will become a new company to focus entirely on the DCIM market,

Over the past several years, we have seen an unprecedented increase in traffic, data center growth, and the infrastructure within.  On one hand, these changes have led to new services and growth for businesses.  On the other, the management of the data center has become more challenging as IT data center managers look to do more with less.  The procurement of tools that could be used to quickly and cost-effectively help with implementation has been put off due to the millions of other things that need to be done within the data center.   The reality is that it has become harder and harder to continue to work this way.  You know it, but do your executive and

For the last several years, ASHRAE has been advocating that data centers allow temperatures to rise in order to save money on cooling resources.  Now, an upcoming study will assert that data centers save even further by allowing humidity to drop to an RH of 8 percent.   In a recent interview with Data Center Dynamics, Dan Beaty, Cofounder of ASHRAE's TC 9.9 said, "We ran a test with different types of floor tiles and clothing, and we found that between eight percent and 20-25 percent, the difference in static electricity is insignificant."   The finding could lead to significant operational cost savings.  According to EnergyStar.Gov[1]:   A typical data center

Data center infrastructure management, or DCIM, is a category of solutions that extend the traditional data center management function to include physical assets and resources found in IT domains. It aims to integrate information technology and facility management disciplines to centralize monitoring, management and intelligent capacity planning of the critical systems within a data center. Complete DCIM services involve specialized software, intelligent asset tags and sensors and power solutions. In 2014, Gartner recognized the DCIM market to be comprised of 75 vendor offerings.. If you are looking for DCIM vendors who can effectively manage your data center, here are some essential

Datacenters.com recently published a post on the 2015 top five data center trends which includes perspectives on industry trends in: cloud, virtualization, automation, the Internet of things (IoT), and physical size.  Here, we will consider how a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tool can help you to mitigate any potential disruptions while taking advantage of emerging frameworks that improve operational efficiency and help to increase your organization’s bottom-line.   First, what does the move to the cloud mean for your data center?  According to the article, “the cloud is growing rapidly and is quickly evolving into a standard in every IT organization. In fact

For the fifth consecutive year, Sunbird was recognized in The Channel Company’s CRN Data Center 100 list for cutting-edge technologies that power, support and protect today’s data centers.  The list features leading technology vendors whose solutions are vital to today’s data centers.  Sunbird - as one of the first to introduce DCIM solutions and create the intelligent rack power distribution unit (iPDU) category - was selected for its innovative solutions that solve critical data center issues, such as reducing power and cooling costs, finding infrastructure capacity, managing assets and monitoring performance.  Selected by the CRN editorial staff after months of in‐

Information Technology is so fundamental to every business today that every organization needs to establish formal processes to ensure that IT services are continually aligned to the business, and deliver efficient and reliable support over the entire lifecycle of products and services. These processes, commonly classified as IT Service Management (ITSM), may follow a well-known model such as ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) or, more likely, a set of internally-developed best practices.   Regardless of the chosen approach, it will typically include a database that defines the current overall IT function status accompa­nied by a set of ITSM processes with well- defined steps and

In IDC’s latest study—“IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) Datacenter Infrastructure Management Solution 2014 Vendor Assessment”— Sunbird was positioned prominently in the “Major Players” category and portrayed as having one of the largest DCIM market footprints in the region.   This new study is designed to help IT buyers compare vendors’ current capabilities and strategies relative to one another and to the factors that IDC believes will be most conducive to future success in the DCIM market.   According to the IDC report, “Sunbird has defined itself in the DCIM market by providing an open, robust solution for midsize enterprise data centers.  It has

Often the best lessons learned are from those that have experience.  Listen and learn as British Airways and Comcast, two companies that have successfully deployed DCIM, discuss the benefits they have received from their DCIM implementations.    In this hour long webinar, Keith Bott, Comcast, and Micah Petty, British Airways, spoke with Jennifer Koppy, IDC Research Director, and provided valuable insight into lessons learned, pitfalls to avoid, and gave viewers tips on how to be successful with a DCIM deployment.   As many data center managers are tasked to do more with less, and deliver services faster and more economically, improving the management of data center

Wednesday, November 12, at 11 am EST   How British Airways and Comcast, two of the largest companies in the world, successfully deploy DCIM in their data centers; and, what are they doing to get the most from DCIM? Find out as IDC’s Jennifer Koppy leads a revealing hour-long webinar that will uncover the most important lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid -- information useful to data centers of all sizes. Register here and learn how DCIM can help you and your data center today.    

October is National Energy Awareness Month here in the US.  Although it was first decreed in 1991 to encourage government and private sector awareness of the importance of managing energy resources wisely, this year the matter seems all the more poignant for the data center industry at large. Consider the results of Data Center Efficiency Assessment report published this past summer:   “In 2013, U.S. data centers consumed an estimated 91 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. This is the equivalent annual output of 34 large (500-megawatt) coal-fired power plants, enough electricity to power all the households in New York City twice over. Data center electricity consumption is

PUE, or Power Usage Effectiveness, which was developed by The Green Grid™, has become the standard for measuring data center efficiency.  What does it really mean and how do I calculate it?  Rumors are in industry is that you want to be as close to 1 as possible.  Why 1?  PUE is a ratio of the amount of power needed to drive and cool the data center vs the power draw from the IT equipment in the data center.  1, in the case of a ratio would mean that you have a perfect data center, one where all the power coming into the building makes it to the IT equipment with none used for loads to cool or light up the room and none lost in transmission to the IT equipment.

Data center racks are becoming denser with IT equipment and a supporting infrastructure that consumes more power than ever before.  When power was cheap, few companies gave any thought to how well they managed their power resources.  But with electricity costs reaching historic highs, companies have had no choice but to investigate energy efficient technologies and practices that can help lower those costs, and keep them competitive in a tighter global market.   This is no easy task.   Even with so many data centers having successfully implemented consolidation and virtualization projects, new high performance computing racks often demand the same amount of power

Conserving energy and lowering its usage are two of the most frequently dictated mandates for any Data Center Manager.  There are a number of ways this is accomplished: server decommissioning/consolidation, high density computing, air containment systems, air-side economizers, and so on. One method that’s rarely discussed is the practice of completely shutting down servers during off-peak hours.   Shutting down servers is often overlooked as an energy saving practice because when servers are shut down abruptly, data and applications being run on those servers may become corrupted.  But this shouldn’t deter anyone from employing graceful shutdown to power off servers, and

Dashboards are often used by businesses to give an at-a-glance view of the current status and historical trends of an organization’s key performance indicators (KPIs).  This view is often in graphical format, enabling users to easily decipher the information for informed decision making.   A good DCIM solution provides users with the ability to easily review the state and performance of their data center from a single pane of glass.  But what if you want to monitor more than one data center?  Or have multiple slices of information that can be presented?  Can you display more than one dashboard at a time? With Sunbird’s dashboard, users can customize

DCIM solutions need to seamlessly integrate with IT and facilities management systems to collect, maintain, and ensure the most accurate information.  Accurate, up-to-date information regarding assets and their interdependencies is critical to the initial population and on-going management of your data center infrastructure.  The scope of the data collection project depends on the amount of data that needs to be collected, and how easily that data can be gathered based on where it is currently stored.    Often the first step in obtaining this information is to use “auto-discovery”.  Auto-discovery provides a way to automatically search and identify data center

It’s that time of year again – hurricane season here in the US. And with that comes the potential for tropical storms, stronger than average winds, and power outages.  If you’re a data center manager, here are a few things you should consider before one of these weather events hits: Disaster recovery procedures.  What redundancy procedures do you have on site?  Do you have both redundant systems on site and a remote backup site?  Although at times painful and costly, the costs of downtime often dwarf the costs of preparing for disasters, major or minor.  Learn from your past and incorporate procedures ahead of time. Active monitoring and alerting. Use

You’ve outgrown your current facility and anticipate big-time IT infrastructure growth in the future.   Although you considered expanding your current facility or creating new one, you may have determined that neither was cost-effective in your situation.    So instead, you’ve opted to move to a colocation facility. But, while moving to a colo may provide the additional space, flexibility, and capacity you’ll need, how can you continue to manage your infrastructure effectively and meet industry regulations without being physically present?   The key is selecting a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tool that offers you full visibility of your data

California’s Title 24 2013 energy efficiency standards will go into effect on July, 1 2014. Prior to 2013 California data centers were considered exempt from Title 24, but that’s no longer the case as most data centers will now require: Economizers in small computer rooms in buildings that have economizers Prohibiting reheat in computer rooms Prohibiting non-adiabatic humidification in computer rooms Limiting power of fan systems serving computer rooms to 27 watts/kBtuh of net sensible cooling capacity Variable speed controls on all chilled water fan systems and all direct expansion (DX) systems over 5 tons serving computer rooms. Containment in large,

The demand for new on-demand technology services and the cost of deploying and managing them continue to skyrocket.  In order to manage deepening costs, complex deployments, and ensure reliability and uptime, data center managers need access to information and data that isn’t always readily available.  These are the top five challenges data center managers face and how a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution can address those challenges.   Challenge 1: Maintaining Availability and Uptime   If you’re using spreadsheets or homegrown tools to manage your server information, you probably already know the information stored can be outdated, inaccurate, or

We’re excited to announce that the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), has named Sunbird a finalist for the 2014 CODiE Award for Best Asset Management for its DCIM operations software dcTrack®. Judges for the award recognized Sunbird for its innovation and creativity in developing a software solution that tracks and provides a visual mapping of data center assets, including IT and facilities devices.  With the increase of new services bombarding data centers, traditional asset tracking tools such as spreadsheets and Visio diagrams prove inadequate, and asset information often goes missing.   Sunbird’s DCIM solution is a proven and effective way to

Data Centers provide the basis for the delivery of new services and applications; it’s a crucial component of most modern organizations.  But bringing new services up quickly can rack up business costs.   To counter this, data center operations optimization projects are undertaken to streamline existing IT procedures, reduce operational costs, and increase productivity. Automation is Key Using DCIM to automate and streamline time-consuming processes can help optimize data center operations and reduce expenses.   DCIM solutions provide functionality that automatically discovers, populates, and stores asset information supporting the new services,

Worldwide demand for real-time data, applications, and services has led to an unprecedented increase in data center density and energy costs.  While IT equipment accounts for 50% of those energy costs, another 37% is consumed when cooling and circulating air; a figure that amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars per year.    IT departments often overcool data centers to ensure that their mission critical equipment will not fail due to overheating.  But studies have shown this is an unnecessary and costly practice.  According to David J. Cappuccio, Gartner Managing VP and Chief of research:   “Data center managers can save up to 4 percent in energy costs

You’ve been here before – a new enterprise solution comes out of nowhere promising to cut costs, reduce inefficiencies, and increase productivity – and now you’re scrambling to figure out if those seemingly intangible value propositions are really something you need, how it all fits into your current system, whether you can ever hope to recoup your initial investment, and what it spells for your career in both the best and worst case scenarios. Well DCIM isn’t that kind of a solution.  At its core, there are real, measurable value propositions that are self-evident to any data center employee: Efficient energy consumption, effective infrastructure management, and maintaining high

While it might appear that restructuring space in an existing Data Center might be less costly than moving to a new one, the reality is that it really might not be.   Do your research; determine the compromises you might have to make, and carefully plan for your move.  Consider using a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution to complement the physical move.   What follows is a high-level summary of the process that Greg Rutledge, Data Center Manager and Trey Jones, Director of IT Infrastructure Services for Houston Methodist Hospital used in deciding their strategy.   When the Houston Methodist Hospital Data Center started to run out of space,

Managing a data center and therefore Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is by nature complex.  Each vendor has a slightly different twist on the definition and no two data center operations managers are the same – each may require different pieces to best manage their facilities and IT infrastructure.  With these sometimes divergent viewpoints no one vendor may exactly match the needs of each organization.  Understanding what you want from your DCIM implementation will be key to choosing the right data center tool vendor and having a “successful“ deployment.    So how do you begin to discern your choices?   In an analyst report, Gartner stated

Preparing to issue a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) bid?  Do you know what you actually need or what your requirements are?  There are many choices of vendors and solutions, each having a slightly different twist. When issuing your bid, Request for Quote (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP) describe your specific problems and desired outcome to potential vendors and challenge them to show how you can achieve objectives with their product and support.    Provide the bid to two or at most three DCIM products/vendors thoroughly with respect to your “must have” requirements. Any more, your evaluations might dilute the resources and the process. Ensure that