Data Centre Masterclass

Mend and Make do, or build from new

Colin Richardson, on365 CEO

Mend and Make do, or build from new

Issues facing Data Centre Operators• Increased efficiency• Reduced Costs

“Through effective control and management of assets within the

Data Centre”

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How is Data Centre Performance measured?

• Data Centre Efficiency Standards– DCiE – PUE (1/DCiE)

• Ultimately– Government legislation – Penalties for inefficient operation

Mend and Make do, or build from new

Overriding Drivers for Data Centre Operations

• Working with Current Assets– Legacy Systems– Performance– Management – Scalability– Implementing Changes

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Overriding Drivers for Data Centre Operations

• Build from New– Use of the Latest Technology – Holistic System Design Approach– Capital Investment– Availability of Suitable Locations

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Management of the Data Centre Infrastructure

Delivery of the Ever Changing Demands for the Data Centres

Critical Infrastructure

Historically• Systems Viewed as Discrete Items

– Input Supplies, Switchgear, UPS, Etc….– Chillers, Cooling Units, Etc…– Access Control, Security, CCTV, Etc….

• Traditionally this Lead to Ineffective Management and Maintenance Regimes

Management of the Data Centre Infrastructure

Management of the Data Centre Infrastructure

Today’s Approach• Integrated Maintenance with Real

Time Monitoring & Management

Provides• Proactive Management Regimes

that Minimise Disruption

Mend and Make do, or Build from New

Ultimately the Decision is Governed by the Clients

Business Drivers

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What on365 Ltd can Provide:• Real Time Monitoring & Management Systems• Effective Maintenance Regimes• Changes & Additions to Existing Facilities• Design & Build

25-Years of Knowledge & Experience