changes and trends in the small it space

David O’Coimin

April 2013

Changes and Trends in the

Small IT Space

Schneider Electric 2- ITB Network Solutions

Agenda

Solution Overview

Schneider Electric’s IT Business

Today’s Small IT Environment

Summary


SmallOffice

Remote Office

Large-Extra Large Data Center

Server Room Small-Medium Data Center

Network Closet

Delivering industry leading physical Infrastructure solutions by:• Understanding and adapting to change in the industry• Leading innovative research and development• Understanding real customer challenges• Helping customers to plan for future growth and change

IT Physical

infrastructure for IT Rooms of all sizes

POWERPower distribution

and life spaces

BUILDINGS Automation, HVAC,

security

INDUSTRYIndustrial and

factory automation

ENERGYGeneration and transmission

Branch Office


SmallOffice

Remote Office

Large-Extra Large Data Center

Server Room Small-Medium Data Center

Network ClosetBranch Office

Today we will focus on environments outside the data center


Dynamics of the Server Room

On-Premise Equipment

Loads are being virtualized, consolidated and moved off premise.

On-premise IT footprint gets smaller but doesn’t go away


Dynamics of the Network Closet

Many businesses have robust strategies in the data center while network closets and small IT rooms are often neglected.

The forgotten space is becoming a critical space.


Dynamics of Small Offices

Small, distributed offices are in some cases being consolidated, but in other cases are being opened to maintain local business presence.

Employees working from home/the road present additional connectivity concerns and challenges.

Small offices have little or no dedicated IT space.


IT managers are struggling to do more with less space, money and time.

Real IT challenges

Lack of dedicated space for IT equipment

Comprehending cloud computing

Unplanned growth and change of IT

needs

Lack of onsite technical

resources

Lack of budget/funding for

physical infrastructure

Subpar operating conditions for IT

equipment

Leveraging virtualization and

consolidation opportunities


How we are adapting to change in this space

●We have recognized the trends that are transforming the industry, especially virtualization and cloud computing.

●We have completed research that indicates there are needs we can serve with products available today.

●We are transforming to a solution provider beyond the data center, to become an easy, one stop shop for our customers physical IT infrastructure needs.

●We are tailoring solutions to solve real customer challenges in small IT spaces that are becoming more complex as time passes.


Racks & Cable management

Management

Cooling & Ventilation Power

protection

Physical security

Power distributionServices

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We are bringing our best of breed components together in an

intelligent way to address today’s challenges

for Small IT Spaces


We offer the most manageable, most adaptable physical infrastructure for small IT environments, while at the same time keeping it as simple as possible to configure, order and install.

manageableadaptable

simple

Simple for Small IT Spaces


Simple

Simple, Adaptable, Manageable

Is Simple

• Standardized solution designs for today’s challenges

• Free white papers that address typical IT applications

• Product and solution selectors available on the web

• Design tools to help our certified partners create

solutions

for Small IT Spaces



Simple

Is Adaptable• Plug and play components that come together easily

• Racks & enclosures in different heights, widths and depths

• Versatile products that can be deployed in multiple ways

• Scalable architecture that allows for future growth

for Small IT Spaces



Simple

Is Manageable

• Remote monitoring and control of power systems

• Integrated environmental monitoring

• Proactive maintenance and alert notifications

• Centralized management for multiple devices and sites

for Small IT Spaces


Summary

• The Small IT Environment is changing but becoming more critical than ever before

• Our customers face new challenges as IT deployment methods change and the need for availability increases

• APC has developed infrastructure solutions for small IT spaces that are Simple, Adaptable, and Manageable

• APC is leading the way with solutions tailored for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s growth


APPENDIXISX for Small IT Spaces


Customer friendly tools and information available in variety of places.

Easy to read guides that present challenges and solutions

Certified partners who are trained to help customers put the right solutions in place

Intuitive design tools to simplify the task of solution configuration

Easy fulfillment process using standard parts available in normal distribution channels

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Enabling Solution Configuration

for Small IT Spaces


Telling our story…

In one sentence: We offer the most manageable, most adaptable infrastructure for small IT environments, while at the same time keeping it as simple as possible to configure, order and install.

In 30 seconds: By integrating management into our world renown product offer, we help our customers solve problems such as lack of onsite resources and rising energy costs. We provide our customer with the most manageable power infrastructure that allows energy usage monitoring, outlet control and automation. We keep installation costs down by making our products simple to install and configure, as well as shipping products in a “ready to install” state, making our solutions truly “plug and play”.

Manageable, Adaptable, Simple


Telling our story…

In three minutes: APC by Schneider Electric has been trusted to protect critical networking and computing equipment for almost 30 years. Now, by not only protecting, but also allowing essential and affordable remote management, we can offer our customers new ways to solve problems, reduce costs and manage IT installations from anywhere in the world.

Our 3 commitments:

Ease of manageability: giving as much remote monitoring and control of our equipment as we can to IT managers.

Simplicity: making our solutions the easiest to install, configure and integrate into existing IT systems.

Adaptability: supporting the flexibility our customers need by ensuring our solutions can be adapted to fit any need at any time.

Manageable, Adaptable, Simple


Solution GuideDetailed configuration bill of materials

Design options for customizing any solution

Business justification and high level details

Features and benefits

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