The need for data centers to improve their energy efficiency while meeting an ever-growing demand for IT capacity is driving rapid growth in the market for data center infrastructure management (DCIM). DCIM—the software, systems and services that monitor, measure and help control a data center’s IT and facilities infrastructure–is becoming a must-have technology for managing the complexities of the modern data center. According to a new report from Navigant Research, annual spending on DCIM software and services will grow from $663 million worldwide in 2013 to more than $4.5 billion by 2020.
“By enabling deep visibility into all aspects of a data center’s operations, DCIM technology is opening tremendous opportunities for data centers to become more manageable and efficient,” says Eric Woods, research director with Navigant Research. “At the same time, market hurdles, such as risk aversion among customers and lack of awareness of DCIM capabilities, have dissipated, opening significant opportunities for DCIM vendors.”
DCIM enables data center operators to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and total cost of ownership while boosting productivity and helping managers understand data center performance and spending through detailed metrics. The most effective DCIM solutions help data center operators optimize the efficient use of power, cooling, space and human resources. Outside of the data center itself, DCIM solutions also help to optimize operating costs and capital expenditures.
The report, “Data Center Energy and Infrastructure Management”, analyzes the global DCIM market. The study assesses current market trends and dynamics, the key functionalities of DCIM solutions, and how these systems and services benefit data centers around the world. Global market forecasts for DCIM spending and market share, broken out by region and market segment, extend through 2020. The report also features profiles of key industry players and a discussion of regional drivers and hurdles. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant Research website.