Cybersecurity, cloud and fog computing, and sustainability spark new
archetype trends in the data center landscape
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and the world’s
leading provider of critical infrastructure for information and
communications technology systems, today released a summary report that
predicts four
emerging archetypes will reshape the way the data center of the
future will look and operate.
Traditionally, the data center has evolved in response to technology
innovation—mostly server-based—and the pace and direction has been
somewhat predictable. Disruptive trends such as cloud computing,
sustainability, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things are driving
profound IT changes across all industries and creating opportunities and
challenges in the process. As a result, new archetypes are emerging that
will change the data center landscape and improve productivity, drive
down costs and increase agility. The four emerging archetypes of
tomorrow’s data centers are:
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The Data Fortress: Cyber attacks have disrupted some of the
world’s leading companies as our increasingly connected world creates
more and more openings for hackers. Organizations are beginning to
take a security-first approach to data center design, deploying
out-of-network data pods for highly sensitive information—in some
cases with separate, dedicated power and thermal management equipment.
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The Cloud of Many Drops: Despite virtualization-driven
improvements, too many servers remain underutilized – some studies
indicate servers use just 5-15 percent of their computing capacity and
that 30 percent of all servers are “comatose.” We see a future where
organizations explore shared service models, selling some of that
excess capacity and in effect becoming part of the cloud.
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Fog Computing: Distributed architectures are becoming
commonplace as computing at the edge of the network becomes more
critical. Introduced by Cisco, fog computing connects multiple small
networks into a single large network, with application services
distributed across smart devices and edge computing systems to improve
efficiency and concentrate data processing closer to devices and
networks. It’s a logical response to the massive amount of data being
generated by the Internet of Things (IoT).
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The Corporate Social Responsibility Compliant Data Center:
Energy efficiency continues to be important for an industry with
seemingly limitless consumption needs, but other drivers—most notably
an increased focus on reducing carbon footprint among some
organizations—are pushing the focus toward sustainability and
corporate responsibility. The industry is responding with increased
use of alternative energy in an effort to move toward carbon
neutrality.
“Our work with many of the leading businesses and IT organizations
around the world demands innovative thinking and unique perspectives on
the changing data center landscape,” said Steve Hassell, president of
data center solutions for Emerson Network Power. “We value the sharing
of ideas that happens in these relationships and rely on it to ensure
our organization and our customers remain ahead of developing trends.
These new data center archetypes reflect some themes consistently
emerging from those conversations.”
For more information on the new models, download “Four
Emerging Data Center Archetypes.” For additional related content,
visit www.EmersonNetworkPower.com/CIOTopics.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, is the world’s leading
provider of critical infrastructure technologies and life cycle services
for information and communications technology systems. With an expansive
portfolio of intelligent, rapidly deployable hardware and software
solutions for power, thermal and infrastructure management, Emerson
Network Power enables efficient, highly-available networks. Learn more
at www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five
business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network
Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions.
Sales in fiscal 2015 were $22.3 billion. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
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