Next-generation data centers are on the horizon

Widespread DCIM applications
Greater adoption of data center infrastructure management software is around the corner. Over 70 percent of data centers will integrate some form of DCIM by 2025, says Datacenter Dynamics. DCIM software has become increasingly important as data centers grow in capacity and become more complex. Intuitive DCIM also offerthe advantage of supporting system integration through device servers and terminal servers.

Self-healing computer systems
Datacenter Dynamics also notes that experts expect over 40 percent of data centers to be self-healing over the next decade. Self-healing data centers are able to intuitively recognize internal issues and resolve them without human oversight. This capability will greatly reduce IT costs and minimize repetitive system maintenance.

Natural cooling sources
Manufacturer Dell points out that many companies are experimenting with new methods of temperature control. For example, Google recently acquired a patent to design an ocean-based data center. The floating server will be powered by the movement of the waves and kept cool by seawater. Other companies have invested in ambient cooling technology by building data centers in locations with a frosty climate.

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