Gartner estimates that more than 70% of the world's Global 1000 organizations will have to modify their data center facilities significantly during the next five years. The U.S. has the biggest concentration of large (greater than 50,000 square foot) data centers, the majority of which were built more than seven years ago. Their design envelope is insufficient to handle new servers' current and future energy needs.

What’s a CIO and the Data Center manager to do? Start paying attention to the details, as there are ways to make existing data centers much more efficient, without a high level of expenditure. Start monitoring energy usage at the PDU level to map where the peaks and valleys are - and then adjust resources accordingly. Monitor energy flows across time Keep tight tolerances on both temperature and humidity, insuring your cooling infrastructure is working at peak performance. Design for efficiency, not for the average – keeping a critical eye on long term growth and equipment placement, optimizing the floor space and P&C capacity that you already have. And attend the Gartner Data Center Conference to hear about innovative approaches to your problems from Gartner analysts, our sponsors and your peers.

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