Environmental monitoring editorial archive
Optimizing Data Center Efficiency with Proactive Environmental Monitoring
5/15/2012 - Data center managers are forced to accept a pretty indisputable fact right now - data center costs are only going to become more cost prohibitive as we move forward and, accordingly, managers must find ways to optimize operating conditions and realize cost savings.
5/15/2012 - Data center managers are forced to accept a pretty indisputable fact right now - data center costs are only going to become more cost prohibitive as we move forward and, accordingly, managers must find ways to optimize operating conditions and realize cost savings.
Skanska Water Cooling Device Promises to Revolutionize Environmental Monitoring
5/15/2012 - Keeping temperatures in the optimal range in the data center environment is a vital aspect in the proper functioning of the facility and its components. Thus, it makes sense that environmental monitoring is playing a large role in balancing the critical temperatures to ensure business continuity of this vital asset. Skanska, an international project development and construction company, is working on a water cooling technology that can address the critical needs of high performance computing.
5/15/2012 - Keeping temperatures in the optimal range in the data center environment is a vital aspect in the proper functioning of the facility and its components. Thus, it makes sense that environmental monitoring is playing a large role in balancing the critical temperatures to ensure business continuity of this vital asset. Skanska, an international project development and construction company, is working on a water cooling technology that can address the critical needs of high performance computing.
ITWatchDogs Brings Early Summer Cheer by Discounting Environmental Monitoring Solution
5/8/2012 - There is no doubt there are some pretty sweet spring deals going on right now - from Lord & Taylor to the Sandals beach resorts to restaurants clamoring to get their outside seating sits filled. The tech sector is no exception to this spring fever and ITWatchDogs - a provider of environmental monitoring units - is looking to spread a little bit of that warm cheer as well.
5/8/2012 - There is no doubt there are some pretty sweet spring deals going on right now - from Lord & Taylor to the Sandals beach resorts to restaurants clamoring to get their outside seating sits filled. The tech sector is no exception to this spring fever and ITWatchDogs - a provider of environmental monitoring units - is looking to spread a little bit of that warm cheer as well.
Data Center Cooling Demands Environmental Monitoring for Optimal Temperatures
5/7/2012 - The data centers in place today consume a considerable amount of energy. That energy is used for not only processing power, but also to control the environment housing data center servers to ensure dry and cool surroundings at all times. A new cooling solutions offered by Comrent is designed to deliver both, allowing for effective environmental monitoring.
5/7/2012 - The data centers in place today consume a considerable amount of energy. That energy is used for not only processing power, but also to control the environment housing data center servers to ensure dry and cool surroundings at all times. A new cooling solutions offered by Comrent is designed to deliver both, allowing for effective environmental monitoring.
Tips to Maximize Environmental Monitoring and Efficiency in the Data Center
5/2/2012 - The budget is an important tool in the build out of the data center, but it's common to either overspend or under-spend when it comes to capacity planning. In either case, the risk of hazards increases. You either don't have enough capacity to adequately handle enterprise IT needs in the future, or you have to manage excess capacity, unused equipment and other wasted expenditures. If the under-spending includes an elimination of environmental monitoring tools, risks increase exponentially.
5/2/2012 - The budget is an important tool in the build out of the data center, but it's common to either overspend or under-spend when it comes to capacity planning. In either case, the risk of hazards increases. You either don't have enough capacity to adequately handle enterprise IT needs in the future, or you have to manage excess capacity, unused equipment and other wasted expenditures. If the under-spending includes an elimination of environmental monitoring tools, risks increase exponentially.
Environmental Monitoring Becoming Just as Important as Critical Data Center Infrastructure
4/30/2012 - Maybe it's because of all the April showers or perhaps it's because the first few weeks of May are looking a bit inclement, but Hitachi is embracing the notion of an umbrella as the technology giant announced last week its decision to have its entire product portfolio supported by the Hitachi Command Suite management software umbrella.
4/30/2012 - Maybe it's because of all the April showers or perhaps it's because the first few weeks of May are looking a bit inclement, but Hitachi is embracing the notion of an umbrella as the technology giant announced last week its decision to have its entire product portfolio supported by the Hitachi Command Suite management software umbrella.
Environmental Monitoring Units Just the Ticket to Keeping Tabs on Your Food and Pharmaceuticals
4/26/2012 - When it comes to refrigerated items and pharmaceuticals, perhaps no job is more important for an IT manager than making sure these items are kept within set temperature thresholds so as to guarantee government and industry regulation adherence with regards to traceability, safety and quality.
4/26/2012 - When it comes to refrigerated items and pharmaceuticals, perhaps no job is more important for an IT manager than making sure these items are kept within set temperature thresholds so as to guarantee government and industry regulation adherence with regards to traceability, safety and quality.
Looking to Expand that Data Center? Better Pick up Some Environmental Monitoring Units
4/23/2012 - Need more data center space? Check. How about more data center power? Check. And have you thought about more rack space? Check.
4/23/2012 - Need more data center space? Check. How about more data center power? Check. And have you thought about more rack space? Check.
Environmental Monitoring: Europe Data Centers to Turn to Renewable Energy for Power by 2020
4/19/2012 - The quest for data center power efficiency continues as data center managers all over are under the gun from their supervisors to find cost savings and shortcuts wherever possible. And with data centers consuming more and more power than ever before, the challenge to find a way to curb the data center's appetite has become exponentially harder.
4/19/2012 - The quest for data center power efficiency continues as data center managers all over are under the gun from their supervisors to find cost savings and shortcuts wherever possible. And with data centers consuming more and more power than ever before, the challenge to find a way to curb the data center's appetite has become exponentially harder.
Greywater for Data Center Cooling? Better Get Your Environmental Monitoring Unit Ready
4/16/2012 - When it comes to finding a way to cool the data center, no approach is too out there or too risque as data center managers all over are looking for ways to curtail data center cooling costs. In fact, recently Google teamed with Douglasville- Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority to use recycled greywater to cool its data center in Douglas County, Ga. Greywater - or the water typically recycled from showers and bathtubs from residential facilities - normally finds its way into the River Chattahoochee in the area but now it will find a home in Google's data center.
4/16/2012 - When it comes to finding a way to cool the data center, no approach is too out there or too risque as data center managers all over are looking for ways to curtail data center cooling costs. In fact, recently Google teamed with Douglasville- Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority to use recycled greywater to cool its data center in Douglas County, Ga. Greywater - or the water typically recycled from showers and bathtubs from residential facilities - normally finds its way into the River Chattahoochee in the area but now it will find a home in Google's data center.
Virtualization is on Fire. Is Your Server?
4/13/2012 - In today's IT landscape, no one will dispute that consolidation is an emerging trend because, simply put, it is just too costly to have multiple servers these days and very quickly data center managers are outgrowing their available power and cooling capacity.
4/13/2012 - In today's IT landscape, no one will dispute that consolidation is an emerging trend because, simply put, it is just too costly to have multiple servers these days and very quickly data center managers are outgrowing their available power and cooling capacity.
Thermal Energy Storage? Check. Now Have You Considered an Environmental Monitoring Solution?
4/10/2012 - The quest for data center energy efficiency is certainly on as companies all over are scouring for ways to curtail data center spending and increase efficiencies. One company leading the race for improved efficiency is Internet search engine mogul Google - a company that recently announced its plans to implement a thermal storage system for the first time in its new data center in Taiwan.
4/10/2012 - The quest for data center energy efficiency is certainly on as companies all over are scouring for ways to curtail data center spending and increase efficiencies. One company leading the race for improved efficiency is Internet search engine mogul Google - a company that recently announced its plans to implement a thermal storage system for the first time in its new data center in Taiwan.
EnviroTrack Stands Firmly in the Environmental Monitoring Space
4/3/2012 - For almost two decades, IP Convergence has been doing what it knows best - showing customers how to leverage their networks to the full capacity. But, almost three years ago, customers came to IP Convergence asking for help with another task - showing data center managers how to start monitoring environmental issues that affect systems such as VoIP, telephone and security.
4/3/2012 - For almost two decades, IP Convergence has been doing what it knows best - showing customers how to leverage their networks to the full capacity. But, almost three years ago, customers came to IP Convergence asking for help with another task - showing data center managers how to start monitoring environmental issues that affect systems such as VoIP, telephone and security.
Your Data Center May be Hot but Environmental Monitoring Units Can Withstand the Heat
4/2/2012 - Recently, data center managers at a Google center in Belgium had enough with the rising temperatures, which caused them to flock to the climate-controlled sections of the building. Google's Belgium data center represents the first company facility to rely solely upon fresh air for cooling instead of energy chillers. This approach has helped Google establish the most efficient data center but it has alienated data center managers as well.
4/2/2012 - Recently, data center managers at a Google center in Belgium had enough with the rising temperatures, which caused them to flock to the climate-controlled sections of the building. Google's Belgium data center represents the first company facility to rely solely upon fresh air for cooling instead of energy chillers. This approach has helped Google establish the most efficient data center but it has alienated data center managers as well.
Hey Restaurant Owners: Keep Your Food Safe with Environmental Monitoring Units
3/29/2012 - Whether you are at a fast food joint, a diner or a five star restaurant, you probably don't think twice about how securely that food you have been served has been refrigerated and if there was ever a point where the food came close to being damaged because the cooler was not doing its job. And, fortunately, with the help of environmental monitoring units, you don't have to.
3/29/2012 - Whether you are at a fast food joint, a diner or a five star restaurant, you probably don't think twice about how securely that food you have been served has been refrigerated and if there was ever a point where the food came close to being damaged because the cooler was not doing its job. And, fortunately, with the help of environmental monitoring units, you don't have to.
Environmental Monitoring: Keeping the Data Center Cool as Temperatures Climb to Record Highs for March
3/26/2012 - For some of us on the East Coast, last week brought summer a little too early as temperatures skyrocketed to 80 plus degrees, company heaters came to a screeching halt and students flocked to school clad in shorts and flip flops.
3/26/2012 - For some of us on the East Coast, last week brought summer a little too early as temperatures skyrocketed to 80 plus degrees, company heaters came to a screeching halt and students flocked to school clad in shorts and flip flops.
Environmental Monitoring Critical for the Data Center
3/21/2012 - Monitoring the day-to-day functions of the modern data center only gets trickier as the servers become more powerful and the adoption of virtualization becomes rampant. As the data centers grow larger, workloads become more dynamic and environmental monitoring becomes more essential. IT staff are able, with virtualization, to move applications from a maxed-out server to one that is sitting relatively idle. And this can happen quickly.
3/21/2012 - Monitoring the day-to-day functions of the modern data center only gets trickier as the servers become more powerful and the adoption of virtualization becomes rampant. As the data centers grow larger, workloads become more dynamic and environmental monitoring becomes more essential. IT staff are able, with virtualization, to move applications from a maxed-out server to one that is sitting relatively idle. And this can happen quickly.
Keeping Tabs on Temperature in the Data Center with Environmental Monitoring Units
3/19/2012 - When it comes to keeping tabs on the data center, now it is perhaps a more important time than ever before to make sure you have some trusty babysitters around for today, problems in the data center can wreak economic havoc on data center managers - from loss of business due to downtime to the destruction of capital infrastructure.
3/19/2012 - When it comes to keeping tabs on the data center, now it is perhaps a more important time than ever before to make sure you have some trusty babysitters around for today, problems in the data center can wreak economic havoc on data center managers - from loss of business due to downtime to the destruction of capital infrastructure.
Environmental Monitoring Necessary to Keep Data Centers Cool
3/16/2012 - The amount of data consumed and stored by the typical enterprise today is staggering. As data takes on more value within the business sector, companies will continue to generate, capture and manipulate increasing amounts of data, putting more and more strain on the data center. As the center heats up, so does the focus on the need for environmental monitoring. According to a recent ECN Mag report, a study produced by IMR Research suggests rack-cooling solutions revenue will grow at a CAGR of 12 percent in the period from 2011 to 2016, resulting in more than half a billion by 2016. The demand for environmental monitoring is increasing, driving new opportunities for key providers.
3/16/2012 - The amount of data consumed and stored by the typical enterprise today is staggering. As data takes on more value within the business sector, companies will continue to generate, capture and manipulate increasing amounts of data, putting more and more strain on the data center. As the center heats up, so does the focus on the need for environmental monitoring. According to a recent ECN Mag report, a study produced by IMR Research suggests rack-cooling solutions revenue will grow at a CAGR of 12 percent in the period from 2011 to 2016, resulting in more than half a billion by 2016. The demand for environmental monitoring is increasing, driving new opportunities for key providers.
ASM Modular Systems to Distribute Polargy Data Center Environmental Monitoring Products
3/12/2012 - Polargy, a provider of hot- and cold-aisle data center containment solutions, announced the appointment of ASM Modular Systems, one of the fastest growing raised-access flooring companies in North America, as a distributor of Polargy data center solutions. Under the terms of this partnership, ASM will function as the exclusive distributor of Polargy's PolarPlex Containment Systems in the U.S. and Canada. ASM will provide its network of channel partners and installers with a number of Polargy data center products including PolarPlex containment system doors, panels, and curtains; PolarRack airflow- and containment-friendly server racks; and PolarDAM family of cooling accessories.
3/12/2012 - Polargy, a provider of hot- and cold-aisle data center containment solutions, announced the appointment of ASM Modular Systems, one of the fastest growing raised-access flooring companies in North America, as a distributor of Polargy data center solutions. Under the terms of this partnership, ASM will function as the exclusive distributor of Polargy's PolarPlex Containment Systems in the U.S. and Canada. ASM will provide its network of channel partners and installers with a number of Polargy data center products including PolarPlex containment system doors, panels, and curtains; PolarRack airflow- and containment-friendly server racks; and PolarDAM family of cooling accessories.
ITWatchdogs Highlights RPM X2 Power Manager Environmental Monitoring Unit
3/8/2012 - ITWatchdogs began when company Founder Gerry Cullen developed his first environmental monitoring product in a one-bedroom apartment in Houston and dubbed it WeatherGoose. Now, over a decade later, ITWatchdogs manufactures comprehensive climate and power monitoring systems. Administrators utilize a Web browser with live video feed to monitor server room conditions. These include current measurements of temperature, humidity, air flow, light, sound, power, water leakage and door position as well as displaying current and historical data through HTTP and providing SNMP/Email alarming under abnormal conditions.
3/8/2012 - ITWatchdogs began when company Founder Gerry Cullen developed his first environmental monitoring product in a one-bedroom apartment in Houston and dubbed it WeatherGoose. Now, over a decade later, ITWatchdogs manufactures comprehensive climate and power monitoring systems. Administrators utilize a Web browser with live video feed to monitor server room conditions. These include current measurements of temperature, humidity, air flow, light, sound, power, water leakage and door position as well as displaying current and historical data through HTTP and providing SNMP/Email alarming under abnormal conditions.
Kentrox Unveils New Power and Environmental Monitoring Modules
3/5/2012 - Kentrox, a company specializing in site monitoring, management, and control solutions, has announced the addition of two new modules - power management and environmental monitoring modules - in its site management offering. "Effectively and efficiently understanding site conditions in a cell site, roadside cabinet, hut, vault, utility facility or any other type of site, is critical to services providers' success," said Ben Stump, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Kentrox, in a statement.
3/5/2012 - Kentrox, a company specializing in site monitoring, management, and control solutions, has announced the addition of two new modules - power management and environmental monitoring modules - in its site management offering. "Effectively and efficiently understanding site conditions in a cell site, roadside cabinet, hut, vault, utility facility or any other type of site, is critical to services providers' success," said Ben Stump, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Kentrox, in a statement.
Europe all in on Environmental Monitoring through CoolEmAll Project
3/1/2012 - The European Commission is funding several data center projects, but the CoolEmAll project is one designed to evaluate the energy impact of the recent boom in new data center investing. The project hopes to suggest improvements in overall datacenter energy-efficiency through environmental monitoring which means facility management, IT hardware and even the applications. According to a recent DatacenterDynamics report, the CoolEmAll project plans to deliver two tools for environmental monitoring and the management of energy consumption: monitoring software and a prototype server design.
3/1/2012 - The European Commission is funding several data center projects, but the CoolEmAll project is one designed to evaluate the energy impact of the recent boom in new data center investing. The project hopes to suggest improvements in overall datacenter energy-efficiency through environmental monitoring which means facility management, IT hardware and even the applications. According to a recent DatacenterDynamics report, the CoolEmAll project plans to deliver two tools for environmental monitoring and the management of energy consumption: monitoring software and a prototype server design.
ITWatchDogs' Environmental Monitoring Unit Helps University Save Experiment from Faulty Incubator
2/28/2012 - The Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University found itself in a serious predicament. Like many other science departments, the group was conducting experiments in cold rooms and incubators that needed to be set and maintained at precise temperatures. Unfortunately, the incubators that the department used to raise various insect colonies malfunctioned and overheated on two separate occasions. Because the malfunctions occurred after-hours, the issues weren't recognized until the following morning, at which time the experiments had already been lost. The department lost days and even weeks of technician and graduate-student time and were forced to start the experiments over again.
2/28/2012 - The Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University found itself in a serious predicament. Like many other science departments, the group was conducting experiments in cold rooms and incubators that needed to be set and maintained at precise temperatures. Unfortunately, the incubators that the department used to raise various insect colonies malfunctioned and overheated on two separate occasions. Because the malfunctions occurred after-hours, the issues weren't recognized until the following morning, at which time the experiments had already been lost. The department lost days and even weeks of technician and graduate-student time and were forced to start the experiments over again.
Data Center Manager's Cheat Sheet for Proactive Environmental Monitoring
2/22/2012 - Many data center managers might be aware of the importance of having environmental monitoring units in places housing critical infrastructure; after all, a sprinkler burst or busted A/C can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements for companies.
2/22/2012 - Many data center managers might be aware of the importance of having environmental monitoring units in places housing critical infrastructure; after all, a sprinkler burst or busted A/C can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements for companies.
As Data Center Monitoring Companies Look to Expand, the Need for Environmental Monitoring Units Burgeons
2/21/2012 - Opengate Data Systems, a provider of data center power and infrastructure solutions, announced expansion in Silicon Valley with the opening of a new office in Palo Alto, California. The company has also announced that Wenda Puzzo, regional sales manager for mountain and West Coast Regions, will head the new office in Palo Alto. "We're providing intelligent power, cooling and automation solutions that allow our customers to deploy more IT in data centers, high-density racks and in small spaces," said Puzzo. "Opengate solutions allow the integration of critical infrastructure processes; reducing complexity, equipment capital and operating costs."
2/21/2012 - Opengate Data Systems, a provider of data center power and infrastructure solutions, announced expansion in Silicon Valley with the opening of a new office in Palo Alto, California. The company has also announced that Wenda Puzzo, regional sales manager for mountain and West Coast Regions, will head the new office in Palo Alto. "We're providing intelligent power, cooling and automation solutions that allow our customers to deploy more IT in data centers, high-density racks and in small spaces," said Puzzo. "Opengate solutions allow the integration of critical infrastructure processes; reducing complexity, equipment capital and operating costs."
Environmental Monitoring: Have you Established a formal Chain of Command upon Alarm?
2/15/2012 - So you recognize the importance of placing environmental monitoring units in your data center and we are proud of you for that - we are. But have you taken the next step and determined what you will do in the event that your critical infrastructure actually exceeds its set temperature threshold, the environmental monitoring unit sends an alert to members of your team and then you actually have to figure out who will address the problem?
2/15/2012 - So you recognize the importance of placing environmental monitoring units in your data center and we are proud of you for that - we are. But have you taken the next step and determined what you will do in the event that your critical infrastructure actually exceeds its set temperature threshold, the environmental monitoring unit sends an alert to members of your team and then you actually have to figure out who will address the problem?
Environmental Monitoring: ABB Enhances Data Center Monitoring Product Offering
2/13/2012 - In an effort to continue to offer comprehensive data center monitoring solutions, ABB announced that it will embed nlyte Software's Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) suite as part of its ABB Decathlon Data Center Enterprise Management (DCEM) product offering. nlyte Software is a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution provider, while ABB is a global provider of power and automation technologies.
2/13/2012 - In an effort to continue to offer comprehensive data center monitoring solutions, ABB announced that it will embed nlyte Software's Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) suite as part of its ABB Decathlon Data Center Enterprise Management (DCEM) product offering. nlyte Software is a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution provider, while ABB is a global provider of power and automation technologies.
So How Much Environmental Monitoring Should Take Place in the Data Center?
2/8/2012 - Critical infrastructure in the data center is perhaps the most critical it has ever been as server malfunctions and failures can wreak havoc for businesses nowadays since economic times are still testy.
2/8/2012 - Critical infrastructure in the data center is perhaps the most critical it has ever been as server malfunctions and failures can wreak havoc for businesses nowadays since economic times are still testy.
Rackwise to Release New Version of Data Center Monitoring Solution
2/6/2012 - Rackwise, a software and services provider of data center monitoring solutions, plans to release version 3.6 of its core DCiM software product, the Rackwise Data Center Manager (DCM), in April. As per the terms of its recently executed multi-year software integration and license agreement with Intel, which was announced during the fourth quarter of 2011, Rackwise and Intel will jointly market the Rackwise DCM version 3.6 worldwide. Initially, the companies plan to emphasis on the Asia-Pacific and European markets.
2/6/2012 - Rackwise, a software and services provider of data center monitoring solutions, plans to release version 3.6 of its core DCiM software product, the Rackwise Data Center Manager (DCM), in April. As per the terms of its recently executed multi-year software integration and license agreement with Intel, which was announced during the fourth quarter of 2011, Rackwise and Intel will jointly market the Rackwise DCM version 3.6 worldwide. Initially, the companies plan to emphasis on the Asia-Pacific and European markets.
Environmental Monitoring Increasingly Important as Data Center Managers Raise the Temp
1/31/2012 - Things may be looking up a little bit economically, but purse strings are still tight and companies are still looking for ways to curb spending. And one area data center managers are quickly directing their attention to is data center cooling techniques - which can help managers enjoy cost savings.
1/31/2012 - Things may be looking up a little bit economically, but purse strings are still tight and companies are still looking for ways to curb spending. And one area data center managers are quickly directing their attention to is data center cooling techniques - which can help managers enjoy cost savings.
RF Code Offers Incentive to Upgrade Environmental Monitoring Solutions
1/30/2012 - RF Code has announced the "Move Up" program, which offers special financial incentives for customers of inflexible and costly wired or expensive repeater-based wireless environmental monitoring solutions to upgrade to the company's wire-free solution.
1/30/2012 - RF Code has announced the "Move Up" program, which offers special financial incentives for customers of inflexible and costly wired or expensive repeater-based wireless environmental monitoring solutions to upgrade to the company's wire-free solution.
The Importance of In-Row Monitoring
1/24/2012 - So, you've made the smart decision to invest in an environmental monitoring unit (and trust us you won't regret this because one server meltdown can really leave your wallet hurting), but now have you considered the importance of in-row monitoring? Yes, we are talking about monitoring the top, middle, bottom, side, front, back, etc., of the server rack because, believe it or not, temperatures can vary in different parts of the rack based on how much a server may be processing.
1/24/2012 - So, you've made the smart decision to invest in an environmental monitoring unit (and trust us you won't regret this because one server meltdown can really leave your wallet hurting), but now have you considered the importance of in-row monitoring? Yes, we are talking about monitoring the top, middle, bottom, side, front, back, etc., of the server rack because, believe it or not, temperatures can vary in different parts of the rack based on how much a server may be processing.
SmartAVI, VITY Technology Set up Company to Deliver Environmental Monitoring Technology
1/23/2012 - SmartAVI, a provider of digital signage and video, audio, control signal distribution solutions, and VITY Technology, a provider of digital interface technology including touch screens, announced that they set up a new company called VITYPro to manufacture environmental monitoring and control technology. The development is significant for the market as SmartAVI is already known for its aggressively priced, high-quality audio/visual signal management solutions, according to company officials.
1/23/2012 - SmartAVI, a provider of digital signage and video, audio, control signal distribution solutions, and VITY Technology, a provider of digital interface technology including touch screens, announced that they set up a new company called VITYPro to manufacture environmental monitoring and control technology. The development is significant for the market as SmartAVI is already known for its aggressively priced, high-quality audio/visual signal management solutions, according to company officials.
Stay within Temperature Thresholds with Environmental Monitoring
1/19/2012 - Are you heating the entire neighborhood? That question has been asked to many an oblivious or irresponsible child when he or she mindlessly left a door open after coming in from outside. While the prevailing attitude is usually that outdoor air exchange equals a waste of money, more modern methods of cost-efficient climate control show that "heating the whole neighborhood" might actually be a good way to cut down on cooling costs, especially if you have lots of servers.
1/19/2012 - Are you heating the entire neighborhood? That question has been asked to many an oblivious or irresponsible child when he or she mindlessly left a door open after coming in from outside. While the prevailing attitude is usually that outdoor air exchange equals a waste of money, more modern methods of cost-efficient climate control show that "heating the whole neighborhood" might actually be a good way to cut down on cooling costs, especially if you have lots of servers.
Environmental Monitoring: ITWatchDogs Demonstrates Why it's the Leader of the Pack
1/17/2012 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs stands out amongst the pack in various ways, according to company officials - from its ability to offer a variety of sensor measurements including temperature, humidity, airflow monitoring units to its commitment to helping facility administrators protect critical infrastructure. But there is one other specific element that makes this dog have the loudest bark - its cost of ownership.
1/17/2012 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs stands out amongst the pack in various ways, according to company officials - from its ability to offer a variety of sensor measurements including temperature, humidity, airflow monitoring units to its commitment to helping facility administrators protect critical infrastructure. But there is one other specific element that makes this dog have the loudest bark - its cost of ownership.
New Data Center Solution Underscores Importance of Environmental Monitoring
1/10/2012 - If enterprises learned anything in 2011, it is that business-critical applications and data are the lifeblood of an organization and need to be protected accordingly. For this reason, environmental monitoring solutions became a must-have for many forward-thinking organizations, providing them with real-time information on temperature and other climate conditions that can destroy servers and other computing gear in minutes, if not seconds.
1/10/2012 - If enterprises learned anything in 2011, it is that business-critical applications and data are the lifeblood of an organization and need to be protected accordingly. For this reason, environmental monitoring solutions became a must-have for many forward-thinking organizations, providing them with real-time information on temperature and other climate conditions that can destroy servers and other computing gear in minutes, if not seconds.
Environmental Monitoring Company ITWatchDogs Continues to Spread Belated Holiday Cheer
1/9/2012 - Whoever said the Christmas, Hanukkah and the season of giving are over should think again. Recently, environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs announced that as a special New Year's promotion the company is giving away its beloved WatchDog 100 to one lucky customer "to show our appreciation."
1/9/2012 - Whoever said the Christmas, Hanukkah and the season of giving are over should think again. Recently, environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs announced that as a special New Year's promotion the company is giving away its beloved WatchDog 100 to one lucky customer "to show our appreciation."
Environmental Monitoring Company ITWatchDogs Reflects on 2011
1/4/2012 - The dogs were definitely out and making their presence known in 2011 as ITWatchDogs continued to make a big splash in the environmental monitoring market. From its release of WatchDog 100 and RPM X2 to its partnership with HM Cragg to its constant desire to help out the little guy, ITWatchDogs had quite a year. When asked what ITWatchDogs hopes the industry learned about the company last year, Mo Sheikh, marketing programs manager for ITWatchDogs, told TMCnet, "that we are truly committed to providing the highest quality and most reliable monitors in the markets, at the best prices."
1/4/2012 - The dogs were definitely out and making their presence known in 2011 as ITWatchDogs continued to make a big splash in the environmental monitoring market. From its release of WatchDog 100 and RPM X2 to its partnership with HM Cragg to its constant desire to help out the little guy, ITWatchDogs had quite a year. When asked what ITWatchDogs hopes the industry learned about the company last year, Mo Sheikh, marketing programs manager for ITWatchDogs, told TMCnet, "that we are truly committed to providing the highest quality and most reliable monitors in the markets, at the best prices."
What Can We Expect from Environmental Monitoring Solutions in 2012?
12/27/2011 - 2011 saw some major technology trends - particularly the advent of VoIP, SIP communications and the cloud, among other things.
12/27/2011 - 2011 saw some major technology trends - particularly the advent of VoIP, SIP communications and the cloud, among other things.
Magno Enlists Help of ITWatchDogs for Environmental Monitoring
12/19/2011 - When you are in the business of manufacturing dietary supplements, herbal products, and OTC pharmaceuticals for private label customers, finding dependable environmental monitoring units is about as important as establishing a strong consumer base.
12/19/2011 - When you are in the business of manufacturing dietary supplements, herbal products, and OTC pharmaceuticals for private label customers, finding dependable environmental monitoring units is about as important as establishing a strong consumer base.
Environmental Monitoring Proves Valuable during Hurricane Irene
9/13/2011 - Data center continuity is essential for organizations that rely on mission critical information to operate. Recently, Hurricane Irene threatened this continuity for data centers located throughout the East Coast. Today, many key data centers are operating on generator power, while others weathered the storm without incident.
9/13/2011 - Data center continuity is essential for organizations that rely on mission critical information to operate. Recently, Hurricane Irene threatened this continuity for data centers located throughout the East Coast. Today, many key data centers are operating on generator power, while others weathered the storm without incident.
Environmental Monitoring Relies on Data Center Cooling
9/12/2011 - Today's businesses are accumulating an increasing amount of data that must be captured, analyzed, stored and turned into business intelligence. This increase is putting more pressure on the data center. At the same these, these businesses are also examining the power consumption within the data center, seeking ways to minimize levels. To drive efficiency, many corporations are investing in environmental monitoring solutions.
9/12/2011 - Today's businesses are accumulating an increasing amount of data that must be captured, analyzed, stored and turned into business intelligence. This increase is putting more pressure on the data center. At the same these, these businesses are also examining the power consumption within the data center, seeking ways to minimize levels. To drive efficiency, many corporations are investing in environmental monitoring solutions.
Environmental Monitoring Proves Value During Hurricane Irene
9/12/2011 - Data center continuity is essential for organizations that rely on mission critical information to operate. Hurricane Irene threatened this continuity for data centers located throughout the East Coast. Today, many key data centers are operating on generator power, while others weathered the storm without incident.
9/12/2011 - Data center continuity is essential for organizations that rely on mission critical information to operate. Hurricane Irene threatened this continuity for data centers located throughout the East Coast. Today, many key data centers are operating on generator power, while others weathered the storm without incident.
Do Data Center Managers Forget Certain Things When it Comes to Environmental Monitoring?
9/9/2011 - At the end of last month, TMCnet touched upon the question: "How do you know if your environmental monitoring strategy is fail proof?"In addition to overlooking hotspots and failing to monitor humidity, some data center managers overlook other environmental factors such as water, power surges and unauthorized access when honing environmental monitoring strategies.
9/9/2011 - At the end of last month, TMCnet touched upon the question: "How do you know if your environmental monitoring strategy is fail proof?"In addition to overlooking hotspots and failing to monitor humidity, some data center managers overlook other environmental factors such as water, power surges and unauthorized access when honing environmental monitoring strategies.
As Data Center Thermostats Rise, Environmental Monitoring Becomes More Vital
9/6/2011 - Remember the days when you needed to don a jacket and scarf to go into data centers as they were all set at 55 F? Nowadays, data center managers have realized that data centers do not need to be as cold as freezers to adequately protect critical infrastructure. Conversely, new research has shown that servers can actually still function in temperatures nearly 20 to 30 F warmer than 55 F. Raising the thermostat in the data center results in benefits ranging from cost savings (by not having to run the A/C as long) to reduced energy consumption, according to an article posted on DatacenterDynamics.
9/6/2011 - Remember the days when you needed to don a jacket and scarf to go into data centers as they were all set at 55 F? Nowadays, data center managers have realized that data centers do not need to be as cold as freezers to adequately protect critical infrastructure. Conversely, new research has shown that servers can actually still function in temperatures nearly 20 to 30 F warmer than 55 F. Raising the thermostat in the data center results in benefits ranging from cost savings (by not having to run the A/C as long) to reduced energy consumption, according to an article posted on DatacenterDynamics.
Environmental Monitoring Company ITWatchDogs Gears up for ITEXPO West 2011
8/31/2011 - As the countdown to ITEXPO West 2011 continues, TMCnet recently sat down with the newest exhibitor at the show, environmental monitoring company ITWatchDogs, to find out why the technology company has decided that this is the year to attend the world's largest communications conference.
8/31/2011 - As the countdown to ITEXPO West 2011 continues, TMCnet recently sat down with the newest exhibitor at the show, environmental monitoring company ITWatchDogs, to find out why the technology company has decided that this is the year to attend the world's largest communications conference.
As Some Data Center Managers Raise the Heat, the Need for Environmental Monitoring Increases
8/29/2011 - Remember when the only thing data center operators wanted was "colder, please?" That got expensive. As it turns out, however, data centers can run in warmer climates than previously suspected, allowing pretty substantial savings in cooling costs. Dell officials say they have validated a group of server, storage and networking equipment to operate "within the new allowable temperature and humidity ranges released recently by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers."
8/29/2011 - Remember when the only thing data center operators wanted was "colder, please?" That got expensive. As it turns out, however, data centers can run in warmer climates than previously suspected, allowing pretty substantial savings in cooling costs. Dell officials say they have validated a group of server, storage and networking equipment to operate "within the new allowable temperature and humidity ranges released recently by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers."
Is Your Environmental Monitoring Strategy Fail Proof?
8/24/2011 - The first step toward implementing effective data center monitoring strategies is to enlist the help of environmental monitoring products which will keep a vigil eye over the temperature, dew points and airflow of critical infrastructure, among other metrics.
8/24/2011 - The first step toward implementing effective data center monitoring strategies is to enlist the help of environmental monitoring products which will keep a vigil eye over the temperature, dew points and airflow of critical infrastructure, among other metrics.
BMC Software Releases Environmental Monitoring Solutions
8/22/2011 - BMC Software announced the launch of a new set of Middleware Management solutions that help customers monitor and manage middleware across the contemporary data center. To make sure that business applications running on or across mainframe, cloud and distributed systems perform well, businesses need a robust set of multi-dimensional middleware management solutions that address the environmental monitoring, management and problem resolution involved with middleware and application performance, according to Gartner.
8/22/2011 - BMC Software announced the launch of a new set of Middleware Management solutions that help customers monitor and manage middleware across the contemporary data center. To make sure that business applications running on or across mainframe, cloud and distributed systems perform well, businesses need a robust set of multi-dimensional middleware management solutions that address the environmental monitoring, management and problem resolution involved with middleware and application performance, according to Gartner.
ITWatchDogs Latest Environmental Monitoring Product 100-P Ready to Ship
8/18/2011 - Late last month, ITWatchDogs added a new environmental monitoring product, WatchDog 100-P, to its family of environmental monitoring solutions and, now, the product is ready for shipping. According to ITWatchDogs, the 100-P is a self-contained unit with built-in power over Ethernet (PoE) and on-board temperature and humidity/dew-point sensors. It also boasts eight external sensors, along with an output of one NO/NC relay contact for triggering external devices like an auto-dialer.
8/18/2011 - Late last month, ITWatchDogs added a new environmental monitoring product, WatchDog 100-P, to its family of environmental monitoring solutions and, now, the product is ready for shipping. According to ITWatchDogs, the 100-P is a self-contained unit with built-in power over Ethernet (PoE) and on-board temperature and humidity/dew-point sensors. It also boasts eight external sensors, along with an output of one NO/NC relay contact for triggering external devices like an auto-dialer.
Environmental Monitoring: Companies Intro Solutions to Look Over Data Centers
8/15/2011 - Modius, a provider of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions, announced that its OpenData Enterprise Edition will integrate Intel Data Center Manager (Intel DCM), a real-time data center power and thermal management solution. "We are delighted to work with an industry leader like Intel," said Craig Compiano, CEO of Modius, in a statement. "This collaboration between Intel and Modius results in a comprehensive solution that gives data center and facilities managers greater visibility into the operational efficiency of their IT equipment, as well as other equipment key to their mission critical ecosystem."
8/15/2011 - Modius, a provider of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions, announced that its OpenData Enterprise Edition will integrate Intel Data Center Manager (Intel DCM), a real-time data center power and thermal management solution. "We are delighted to work with an industry leader like Intel," said Craig Compiano, CEO of Modius, in a statement. "This collaboration between Intel and Modius results in a comprehensive solution that gives data center and facilities managers greater visibility into the operational efficiency of their IT equipment, as well as other equipment key to their mission critical ecosystem."
Environmental Monitoring: Lack of Accountability Plagues Data Center Managers
8/12/2011 - Too often, data centers aren't accountable for their metrics when it comes to energy management. It's true that part of the problem rests with energy centers wanting to be 100 percent available all of the time rather than being efficient, explains DatacenterDynamics.
8/12/2011 - Too often, data centers aren't accountable for their metrics when it comes to energy management. It's true that part of the problem rests with energy centers wanting to be 100 percent available all of the time rather than being efficient, explains DatacenterDynamics.
Summer Welcomes a Whole Host of Environmental Monitoring Products
8/9/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader RF Code has decided to add a tethered temperature sensor to its family of data center monitors.
8/9/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader RF Code has decided to add a tethered temperature sensor to its family of data center monitors.
Highly-Anticipated WatchDog 100 Environmental Monitoring Product Now Available
8/4/2011 - ITWatchDogs added to its family of environmental monitoring solutions late last month by releasing its newest product, the WatchDog 100, a cost-effective and compact monitor with built-in sensors for temperature, humidity and dew point. The self-contained WatchDog 100 provides IT managers with yet another option for monitoring a server room and ensuring that their organization's most critical assets are housed in a safe and reliable environment. The WatchDog 100 is the seventh Web-enabled climate and power monitor in ITWatchDogs' stable of solutions.
8/4/2011 - ITWatchDogs added to its family of environmental monitoring solutions late last month by releasing its newest product, the WatchDog 100, a cost-effective and compact monitor with built-in sensors for temperature, humidity and dew point. The self-contained WatchDog 100 provides IT managers with yet another option for monitoring a server room and ensuring that their organization's most critical assets are housed in a safe and reliable environment. The WatchDog 100 is the seventh Web-enabled climate and power monitor in ITWatchDogs' stable of solutions.
DCIM Leader Integrates with Intel Data Center Manager for Environmental Monitoring
8/1/2011 - Data center infrastructure management leader Modius has decided to integrate its OpenData Enterprise Edition with Intel Data Center Manager, a real-time data center power and thermal management solution that is capable of capturing power and temperature data from a broad range of IT equipment.
8/1/2011 - Data center infrastructure management leader Modius has decided to integrate its OpenData Enterprise Edition with Intel Data Center Manager, a real-time data center power and thermal management solution that is capable of capturing power and temperature data from a broad range of IT equipment.
Tips for Data Center Efficiency Lend to Effective Environmental Monitoring
7/29/2011 - The data center once served as a significant corporate asset, providing the foundation for business management and customer service. Over the last few years, the data center has evolved to support rapid increases in data consumption and storage. At the same time, there is also an increased focus on the energy consumption in the data center, and the adoption of virtualization technologies. With so many changes in the data center, the demand for environmental monitoring has also increased.
7/29/2011 - The data center once served as a significant corporate asset, providing the foundation for business management and customer service. Over the last few years, the data center has evolved to support rapid increases in data consumption and storage. At the same time, there is also an increased focus on the energy consumption in the data center, and the adoption of virtualization technologies. With so many changes in the data center, the demand for environmental monitoring has also increased.
IT WatchDogs' Environmental Monitoring Products Prevent Accidents
7/25/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs has been making its mark as a leading provider of technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure and the company is showing no signs of slowing down.
7/25/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs has been making its mark as a leading provider of technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure and the company is showing no signs of slowing down.
Keep Your Cool in the Data Center with Environmental Monitoring
7/19/2011 - From a peace-of-mind perspective, the most secure method of preventing a server room meltdown is to have a backup air-conditioning system that is separate from the primary system. As the people at Front Royal, Virginia-based Air Pac love to say, "It's not a question of what to do "if" the air conditioning fails, but "when" the air conditioning fails. Because you know it will. Whether a duplicate in-ceiling machine, or stand-alone portable or "spot" cooling , backup AC is a practical way to keep equipment in operation while the primary air conditioner is being repaired.
7/19/2011 - From a peace-of-mind perspective, the most secure method of preventing a server room meltdown is to have a backup air-conditioning system that is separate from the primary system. As the people at Front Royal, Virginia-based Air Pac love to say, "It's not a question of what to do "if" the air conditioning fails, but "when" the air conditioning fails. Because you know it will. Whether a duplicate in-ceiling machine, or stand-alone portable or "spot" cooling , backup AC is a practical way to keep equipment in operation while the primary air conditioner is being repaired.
Environmental Monitoring a Must When Data Center Temperatures Rise
7/18/2011 - Increasing the heat within the data center may not appear to be the wise choice on the surface, but, according to Facebook, it makes sense for efficiency. A recent Data Center Knowledge piece focused on the social networking giant's use of outside air to cool its servers and how data centers built in warmer climates can do the same.
7/18/2011 - Increasing the heat within the data center may not appear to be the wise choice on the surface, but, according to Facebook, it makes sense for efficiency. A recent Data Center Knowledge piece focused on the social networking giant's use of outside air to cool its servers and how data centers built in warmer climates can do the same.
Environmental Monitoring, Virtualization Can Extend the Lifespan of Server Equipment
7/14/2011 - In order to compete in the current economic conditions, organizations need to minimize their operating expenses and capital expenditures at every turn. To accomplish this, many companies are lengthening the lifespan of their computing and networking equipment, such as their servers and storage devices. Extending the life of technical assets can be a smart and cost-effective strategy for IT departments, but only if managed properly. Preventative maintenance and investments in environmental monitoring solutions are terrific ways to keep legacy equipment working like new.
7/14/2011 - In order to compete in the current economic conditions, organizations need to minimize their operating expenses and capital expenditures at every turn. To accomplish this, many companies are lengthening the lifespan of their computing and networking equipment, such as their servers and storage devices. Extending the life of technical assets can be a smart and cost-effective strategy for IT departments, but only if managed properly. Preventative maintenance and investments in environmental monitoring solutions are terrific ways to keep legacy equipment working like new.
GrayWolf Sensing Solutions Unveils Environmental Monitoring Application
7/11/2011 - GrayWolf Sensing Solutions (USA) has introduced new area monitor for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and for other environmental monitoring applications. WolfPack, the new IAQ, is a fully modular system featuring one to three GrayWolf DirectSense probes with up to six sensors installed per probe. By adding a particle counter, airspeed probe or other sensors, up to 21 parameters may be monitored simultaneously.
7/11/2011 - GrayWolf Sensing Solutions (USA) has introduced new area monitor for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and for other environmental monitoring applications. WolfPack, the new IAQ, is a fully modular system featuring one to three GrayWolf DirectSense probes with up to six sensors installed per probe. By adding a particle counter, airspeed probe or other sensors, up to 21 parameters may be monitored simultaneously.
Environmental Monitoring Can Minimize Power Consumption, Lower Costs
7/6/2011 - In an effort to reduce costs and minimize their carbon footprint, a group of Indian companies have come together to develop guidelines for greener data centers. The consortium - dubbed the Green Datacenter group - was formed by a number of industry stalwarts and expert consultants who will work together to help minimize power consumption in the data center. The group will operate in conjunction with the nation's Bureau of Energy Efficiency to develop guidelines related to electrical, cooling, operations, maintenance, IT and infrastructure management within the data center environment, according to Data Center Dynamics.
7/6/2011 - In an effort to reduce costs and minimize their carbon footprint, a group of Indian companies have come together to develop guidelines for greener data centers. The consortium - dubbed the Green Datacenter group - was formed by a number of industry stalwarts and expert consultants who will work together to help minimize power consumption in the data center. The group will operate in conjunction with the nation's Bureau of Energy Efficiency to develop guidelines related to electrical, cooling, operations, maintenance, IT and infrastructure management within the data center environment, according to Data Center Dynamics.
ITWatchDogs Adds Greater I/O Capabilities to Environmental Monitoring Products
7/5/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs is always looking to add more capabilities to its products and recently the company announced a new accessory product to its Series II Environmental Monitors.
7/5/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs is always looking to add more capabilities to its products and recently the company announced a new accessory product to its Series II Environmental Monitors.
Environmental Monitoring Solutions Provide 24/7 Visibility over Data Centers
6/29/2011 - Protecting the vital assets housed in server rooms should be a chief concern for any organization. Data centers not only contain thousands of dollars of sensitive equipment, but they also control and manage the business-critical data that companies rely on every day. To ensure the viability of servers, companies must protect them from a number of environmental threats, including temperature, humidity, airflow, water power failures and other adverse conditions.
6/29/2011 - Protecting the vital assets housed in server rooms should be a chief concern for any organization. Data centers not only contain thousands of dollars of sensitive equipment, but they also control and manage the business-critical data that companies rely on every day. To ensure the viability of servers, companies must protect them from a number of environmental threats, including temperature, humidity, airflow, water power failures and other adverse conditions.
Environmental Monitoring Products Hit the Market
6/27/2011 - Phoenix Controls, a Honeywell International business, is the latest company to introduce a new environmental monitoring product.
6/27/2011 - Phoenix Controls, a Honeywell International business, is the latest company to introduce a new environmental monitoring product.
Environmental Monitoring Product RelayGoose II Remotely Watches Your Infrastructure
6/24/2011 - Environmental monitoring devices play an important role in ensuring that critical facilities such as data centers, computer server rooms and network closets are functioning around the clock. ITWatchDogs, an environmental monitoring leader, offers a series of products to monitor important infrastructure and one of its flagship environmental monitors is the RelayGoose II.
6/24/2011 - Environmental monitoring devices play an important role in ensuring that critical facilities such as data centers, computer server rooms and network closets are functioning around the clock. ITWatchDogs, an environmental monitoring leader, offers a series of products to monitor important infrastructure and one of its flagship environmental monitors is the RelayGoose II.
Environmental Monitoring Leader ITWatchDogs Keeping Critical Infrastructure Safe
6/21/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs had all its trusty security dogs out saving the Memorial Day weekend a few weeks ago, as its technology helped avoid what could have otherwise been a disastrous moment for many companies.
6/21/2011 - Environmental monitoring leader ITWatchDogs had all its trusty security dogs out saving the Memorial Day weekend a few weeks ago, as its technology helped avoid what could have otherwise been a disastrous moment for many companies.
Environmental Monitoring Makes Sense for the Data Center
6/14/2011 - The cooling infrastructure within the data center is under more pressure today than in years past. Efficiency gains have been realized through server virtualization, but the additional load in blade servers and the growing demand for storage and networking continues to create an environment where high heat densities are demanding a review of cooling topologies among the facility managers. This trend is also shedding more light on the need for environmental monitoring.
6/14/2011 - The cooling infrastructure within the data center is under more pressure today than in years past. Efficiency gains have been realized through server virtualization, but the additional load in blade servers and the growing demand for storage and networking continues to create an environment where high heat densities are demanding a review of cooling topologies among the facility managers. This trend is also shedding more light on the need for environmental monitoring.
Environmental Leader ITWatchDogs Spans Across Many Verticals
6/13/2011 - Environmental monitoring solutions have found their homes in all types of spaces from the data center, to the telecommunications industry to the healthcare field to the cold storage area.
6/13/2011 - Environmental monitoring solutions have found their homes in all types of spaces from the data center, to the telecommunications industry to the healthcare field to the cold storage area.
Environmental Monitoring Products Reviewed and Released
6/9/2011 - RF Code's environmental monitoring and power solutions are now IPv6 compliant, meaning that any organization moving to an IPv6 network can now quickly and seamlessly assign an IPv6 address to an RF Code fixed reader on the IPv6 network and to any server running RF Code software.
6/9/2011 - RF Code's environmental monitoring and power solutions are now IPv6 compliant, meaning that any organization moving to an IPv6 network can now quickly and seamlessly assign an IPv6 address to an RF Code fixed reader on the IPv6 network and to any server running RF Code software.
Capacity Planning, Environmental Monitoring Solutions Can Help Data Centers Protect IT Investments
6/9/2011 - To successfully compete in the current economic conditions, organizations need to make IT investments with the utmost care and planning. Not spending IT dollars wisely can unnecessarily deplete a company's budget or prevent them from reaching their full potential. In an effort to help organizations identify areas of critical importance, Processor.com recently put together a list of tips for capacity planning in a data center.
6/9/2011 - To successfully compete in the current economic conditions, organizations need to make IT investments with the utmost care and planning. Not spending IT dollars wisely can unnecessarily deplete a company's budget or prevent them from reaching their full potential. In an effort to help organizations identify areas of critical importance, Processor.com recently put together a list of tips for capacity planning in a data center.
ITWatchDogs Teams with HM Cragg to Distribute Environmental Monitoring Systems
6/1/2011 - ITWatchDogs has added another member to its pack as the environmental monitoring leader has inked a partnership with HM Cragg, a leading distributor of backup power supplies and remote monitoring devices. As part of the agreement, the two will distribute Web-based climate and power monitoring systems designed to provide remote IT security.
6/1/2011 - ITWatchDogs has added another member to its pack as the environmental monitoring leader has inked a partnership with HM Cragg, a leading distributor of backup power supplies and remote monitoring devices. As part of the agreement, the two will distribute Web-based climate and power monitoring systems designed to provide remote IT security.
Environmental Monitoring Made Easy with D-Link Cameras
6/1/2011 - Monitoring your technical environment is an important task for any IT manager as you have to not only protect the network the company relies on, but also all of the equipment that runs the network. One of the best ways to ensure proper environmental monitoring within the data center is to implement a low-cost video camera. This tool not only gives you visibility when you are not physically in the center, it also gives you insight when others are working within that space.
6/1/2011 - Monitoring your technical environment is an important task for any IT manager as you have to not only protect the network the company relies on, but also all of the equipment that runs the network. One of the best ways to ensure proper environmental monitoring within the data center is to implement a low-cost video camera. This tool not only gives you visibility when you are not physically in the center, it also gives you insight when others are working within that space.
Environmental Monitoring Products on the Look-Out
6/1/2011 - Data center management solutions provider Raritan had some good news for managers this week. It announced that not only has it launched new data center infrastructure management tools to help managers find available space and power but it also performs environmental monitoring functions.
6/1/2011 - Data center management solutions provider Raritan had some good news for managers this week. It announced that not only has it launched new data center infrastructure management tools to help managers find available space and power but it also performs environmental monitoring functions.
Environmental Monitoring Product SuperGoose II Comes with LCD Display, Audible Alarm
5/27/2011 - ITWatchDogs, an environmental monitoring leader, has a series of product sets designed to ensure the proper functioning of critical facilities like data centers, computer server rooms and network closets. One of its flagship products, SuperGoose II, joins the likes of other ITWatchDogs' products like the WeatherGoose II and MiniGoose XPII to watch over your infrastructure. Designed to provide Web-based remote surveillance of the environmental parameters, along with the connected sensors, the rack-mountable SuperGoose II comes equipped with an LCD display for scrolling measurements and a built-in audible alarm.
5/27/2011 - ITWatchDogs, an environmental monitoring leader, has a series of product sets designed to ensure the proper functioning of critical facilities like data centers, computer server rooms and network closets. One of its flagship products, SuperGoose II, joins the likes of other ITWatchDogs' products like the WeatherGoose II and MiniGoose XPII to watch over your infrastructure. Designed to provide Web-based remote surveillance of the environmental parameters, along with the connected sensors, the rack-mountable SuperGoose II comes equipped with an LCD display for scrolling measurements and a built-in audible alarm.
MiniGoose XP II Climate Monitor Provides University Lab with 'Piece of Mind'
5/25/2011 - Environmental monitoring solutions are critical for any organization that wishes to ensure the security and viability of its computing and networking equipment. These products are used in data centers, server rooms and network closets to alert IT administrators of adverse conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity and water. What is less well-known, however, is that these solutions can be deployed in other locations outside of a data center where climate conditions need to be monitored judiciously.
5/25/2011 - Environmental monitoring solutions are critical for any organization that wishes to ensure the security and viability of its computing and networking equipment. These products are used in data centers, server rooms and network closets to alert IT administrators of adverse conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity and water. What is less well-known, however, is that these solutions can be deployed in other locations outside of a data center where climate conditions need to be monitored judiciously.
Companies Roll out New Environmental Monitoring Products
5/24/2011 - Environmental monitoring devices can come in handy everywhere from the inside of a data center to a remote outdoor location. Temperature@lert, a leading provider of real-time, cloud-based environmental monitoring solutions designed to help businesses avoid temperature-related disasters, has put the finishing touches on its Environmentally Hardened Cellular Edition, a weatherproof, solar-powered temperature monitoring device ideal for remote locations and outdoor operations.
5/24/2011 - Environmental monitoring devices can come in handy everywhere from the inside of a data center to a remote outdoor location. Temperature@lert, a leading provider of real-time, cloud-based environmental monitoring solutions designed to help businesses avoid temperature-related disasters, has put the finishing touches on its Environmentally Hardened Cellular Edition, a weatherproof, solar-powered temperature monitoring device ideal for remote locations and outdoor operations.
Environmental Monitoring Product WeatherGoose II Monitors Climate of Critical Facilities
5/20/2011 - To ensure the proper functioning of servers and other networking equipment in critical facilities like data centers, server rooms, and network closets, it is important to monitor the environmental conditions of these facilities. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring technology, has readied a Web-based remote climate monitor called WeatherGoose II.
5/20/2011 - To ensure the proper functioning of servers and other networking equipment in critical facilities like data centers, server rooms, and network closets, it is important to monitor the environmental conditions of these facilities. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring technology, has readied a Web-based remote climate monitor called WeatherGoose II.
What to Consider When Choosing an Environmental Monitoring Solution
5/19/2011 - The vital nature of data and business-critical applications in today's business world has forced companies to take steps to ensure the safety and viability of their IT infrastructure. This entails not only protecting systems from outside attacks but also from adverse environmental conditions that can destroy servers and other computing gear in minutes, if not seconds. For this reason, the majority of forward-thinking companies have deployed environmental monitoring solutions, which notify IT personnel of a number of potentially harmful conditions that can paralyze a data center and set the company back thousands of dollars.
5/19/2011 - The vital nature of data and business-critical applications in today's business world has forced companies to take steps to ensure the safety and viability of their IT infrastructure. This entails not only protecting systems from outside attacks but also from adverse environmental conditions that can destroy servers and other computing gear in minutes, if not seconds. For this reason, the majority of forward-thinking companies have deployed environmental monitoring solutions, which notify IT personnel of a number of potentially harmful conditions that can paralyze a data center and set the company back thousands of dollars.
Environmental Monitoring Key as Data Center Managers Look to Lower Cooling Costs
5/18/2011 - With the protection of critical infrastructure of the utmost importance nowadays, many companies are deploying environmental monitoring solutions- particularly since devastation to infrastructure can cost businesses thousands of dollars.
5/18/2011 - With the protection of critical infrastructure of the utmost importance nowadays, many companies are deploying environmental monitoring solutions- particularly since devastation to infrastructure can cost businesses thousands of dollars.
Environmental Monitoring: No Matter Where you Set Data Center Temperature, ITWatchDogs has Your Back
5/12/2011 - As data center costs continue to increase and the need for environmental monitoring in the data center burgeons, the great data center temperature debate rolls forward.
5/12/2011 - As data center costs continue to increase and the need for environmental monitoring in the data center burgeons, the great data center temperature debate rolls forward.
Environmental Monitoring Product MiniGoose XP II Watches over Facilities
5/12/2011 - To ensure that critical facilities like data centers, computer server rooms, network closets and laboratories run seamlessly, managers ought to purchase proper environmental monitoring products that will watch over their infrastructure. To address this, ITWatchDogs, a leading provider of environmental monitoring products, offers a Web-based remote climate monitor called MiniGoose XP II.
5/12/2011 - To ensure that critical facilities like data centers, computer server rooms, network closets and laboratories run seamlessly, managers ought to purchase proper environmental monitoring products that will watch over their infrastructure. To address this, ITWatchDogs, a leading provider of environmental monitoring products, offers a Web-based remote climate monitor called MiniGoose XP II.
WatchDog 100 Environmental Monitoring Product Available in June
5/9/2011 - ITWatchDogs, a leading provider of environmental monitoring products, has added another solution to its pack - the WatchDog 100.
5/9/2011 - ITWatchDogs, a leading provider of environmental monitoring products, has added another solution to its pack - the WatchDog 100.
Effective Environmental Monitoring Relies on Robust Power Monitoring
5/4/2011 - Internet data centers have a lot to do in any given day, and with so many individuals relying on their optimal operation, they are often a prime candidate for environmental monitoring systems. Such systems can analyze system-wide historical real-time power data, enabling facility managers to reduce the cost of electricity and improve the quality and reliability of the center over all. A recent report put out by Schneider Electric, entitled "Power Monitoring for Modern Data Centers," explores the evolution of environmental monitoring.
5/4/2011 - Internet data centers have a lot to do in any given day, and with so many individuals relying on their optimal operation, they are often a prime candidate for environmental monitoring systems. Such systems can analyze system-wide historical real-time power data, enabling facility managers to reduce the cost of electricity and improve the quality and reliability of the center over all. A recent report put out by Schneider Electric, entitled "Power Monitoring for Modern Data Centers," explores the evolution of environmental monitoring.
ITWatchDogs Begins Shipping RPM X2 Environmental Monitoring Unit
5/3/2011 - ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring products, has officially begun shipping the Remote Power Manager X2 (RPM X2) accessory - a product which adds outlet-level power monitoring and switching capabilities to any of ITWatchDogs Series II Environmental Monitors.
5/3/2011 - ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring products, has officially begun shipping the Remote Power Manager X2 (RPM X2) accessory - a product which adds outlet-level power monitoring and switching capabilities to any of ITWatchDogs Series II Environmental Monitors.
Environmental Monitoring Solutions Key to Preventing Disasters
5/3/2011 - In an effort to preclude temperature-related disasters, Temperature@lert, a leading provider of real-time, cloud-based environmental monitoring solutions, has unveiled its Environmentally Hardened Cellular Edition, a weatherproof, solar-powered temperature monitoring device suitable for remote locations and outdoor operations.
5/3/2011 - In an effort to preclude temperature-related disasters, Temperature@lert, a leading provider of real-time, cloud-based environmental monitoring solutions, has unveiled its Environmentally Hardened Cellular Edition, a weatherproof, solar-powered temperature monitoring device suitable for remote locations and outdoor operations.
A San Antonio McDonald's Relies on ITWatchDogs Environmental Monitoring Products
4/28/2011 - Lita Salazar, owner of a McDonald's located in San Antonio, Texas, could have had a cost-prohibitive and damaging situation on her hands a few weeks ago when a fan in her freezer broke and one of the condensers was iced over.
4/28/2011 - Lita Salazar, owner of a McDonald's located in San Antonio, Texas, could have had a cost-prohibitive and damaging situation on her hands a few weeks ago when a fan in her freezer broke and one of the condensers was iced over.
Environmental Monitoring Product MiniGoose II Enables Web-Based Remote Surveillance
4/28/2011 - To ensure proper functioning of equipment in critical facilities like data centers, computer server rooms, network closets and laboratories, it is necessary to monitor the environment around the clock. Plus, it is important that IT teams have the ability to monitor these conditions remotely via the web. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring technologies, offers a Web-based remote environmental surveillance unit called MiniGoose II.
4/28/2011 - To ensure proper functioning of equipment in critical facilities like data centers, computer server rooms, network closets and laboratories, it is necessary to monitor the environment around the clock. Plus, it is important that IT teams have the ability to monitor these conditions remotely via the web. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring technologies, offers a Web-based remote environmental surveillance unit called MiniGoose II.
What is Environmental Monitoring?
4/25/2011 - From temperature, to relative humidity, to power to water, there seems to be a multitude of environmental factors that ought to be monitored in a server room or a data center. Environmental factors such as heat, water or pressure can wreak havoc on these places and the results can be catastrophic both financially and operationally.
4/25/2011 - From temperature, to relative humidity, to power to water, there seems to be a multitude of environmental factors that ought to be monitored in a server room or a data center. Environmental factors such as heat, water or pressure can wreak havoc on these places and the results can be catastrophic both financially and operationally.
MicroGoose Offers Fierce Environmental Monitoring with Easy Web Interface
4/20/2011 - How important are the environmental conditions within your data center or server room? Do you want to know if there is an impending problem that could put your entire infrastructure at risk? Environmental monitoring of your vital data centers and servers can help to prevent major catastrophes and ensure you stay operational. ITWatchDogs is one provider in this space focused on delivering robust solutions to keep your systems running, even if risky environmental conditions exist. The company's MicroGoose environmental monitoring solution is just one of many products designed to provide Web-based remote surveillance of temperature, relative humidity and dew point.
4/20/2011 - How important are the environmental conditions within your data center or server room? Do you want to know if there is an impending problem that could put your entire infrastructure at risk? Environmental monitoring of your vital data centers and servers can help to prevent major catastrophes and ensure you stay operational. ITWatchDogs is one provider in this space focused on delivering robust solutions to keep your systems running, even if risky environmental conditions exist. The company's MicroGoose environmental monitoring solution is just one of many products designed to provide Web-based remote surveillance of temperature, relative humidity and dew point.
Prevent System Downtime with Environmental Monitoring from ITWatchDogs
4/20/2011 - System downtime can cost a company both time and money that they cannot afford to waste. As a result, it may be a smart move to invest in solutions that can prevent system failures by monitoring key elements within the network. A video from ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring technology, demonstrates how the company works with IT administrators and managers to prevent system downtime and save considerable time and money by providing easy-to-use and low-cost reliable server room and data center monitoring solutions. With vital environmental monitoring products in place, companies of all sizes can ensure their system is never at risk.
4/20/2011 - System downtime can cost a company both time and money that they cannot afford to waste. As a result, it may be a smart move to invest in solutions that can prevent system failures by monitoring key elements within the network. A video from ITWatchDogs, a leader in environmental monitoring technology, demonstrates how the company works with IT administrators and managers to prevent system downtime and save considerable time and money by providing easy-to-use and low-cost reliable server room and data center monitoring solutions. With vital environmental monitoring products in place, companies of all sizes can ensure their system is never at risk.
SuperGoose II Environmental Monitoring Product to the Rescue
4/19/2011 - To protect the equipment in data centers and server rooms it is essential to monitor temperature relative to humidity, dew point, airflow, light, sound, and other environmental parameters round the clock. As such it has become essential to give IT teams the ability to monitor these conditions remotely, via the web. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs offers a web-based remote environmental surveillance device called SuperGoose II.
4/19/2011 - To protect the equipment in data centers and server rooms it is essential to monitor temperature relative to humidity, dew point, airflow, light, sound, and other environmental parameters round the clock. As such it has become essential to give IT teams the ability to monitor these conditions remotely, via the web. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs offers a web-based remote environmental surveillance device called SuperGoose II.
As Data Centers Become More Dynamic, the Need for Environmental Monitoring Grows
4/19/2011 - Data centers are more complex than ever these days and that means that the risk and potential for disaster is on the rise.
4/19/2011 - Data centers are more complex than ever these days and that means that the risk and potential for disaster is on the rise.
Environmental Monitoring Key for Improved Uptime
4/14/2011 - In an age filled with iPhones, tablets and multi-room data centers, the need and the want for access to resources immediately is only burgeoning.
4/14/2011 - In an age filled with iPhones, tablets and multi-room data centers, the need and the want for access to resources immediately is only burgeoning.
ITWatchDogs Offers Environmental Products to the Food Industry
4/13/2011 - ITWatchDogs, a manufacturer of environmental monitoring products for nearly a decade, does more than just watch over data centers and server rooms - it watches over kitchens in restaurants as well.
4/13/2011 - ITWatchDogs, a manufacturer of environmental monitoring products for nearly a decade, does more than just watch over data centers and server rooms - it watches over kitchens in restaurants as well.
Environmental Monitoring the Key to Protecting Company Infrastructure
4/8/2011 - It's bad enough when your computer and TV stop working because of a power outage, but when a company's server gets ruined because of an outage or an environmental threat, such as overheating, the consequences can be significantly more damaging.
4/8/2011 - It's bad enough when your computer and TV stop working because of a power outage, but when a company's server gets ruined because of an outage or an environmental threat, such as overheating, the consequences can be significantly more damaging.
ITWatchDogs' RPM X2 Brings Remote Power Monitoring to its Environmental Monitors
3/29/2011 - ITWatchDogs has released a new remote power monitoring device as an add-on accessory for its environmental monitors for the data center. The new Remote Power Manger X2 (RPM X2) brings remote power monitoring and switching capabilities to any of ITWatchDogs' environmental monitors sporting a digital sensor port, including the MiniGoose II, MiniGoose XP II, WeatherGoose II, SuperGoose II, and RelayGoose II.
3/29/2011 - ITWatchDogs has released a new remote power monitoring device as an add-on accessory for its environmental monitors for the data center. The new Remote Power Manger X2 (RPM X2) brings remote power monitoring and switching capabilities to any of ITWatchDogs' environmental monitors sporting a digital sensor port, including the MiniGoose II, MiniGoose XP II, WeatherGoose II, SuperGoose II, and RelayGoose II.
What to Monitor in Your Data Center
3/24/2011 - In this day and age, most every SMB and large enterprise has some type of environmental monitoring solution installed in their data center. With servers being the lifeblood of most organizations, it only makes sense for IT administrators to do everything in their power to ensure that their company's data center is not in danger of suffering a catastrophic event.
3/24/2011 - In this day and age, most every SMB and large enterprise has some type of environmental monitoring solution installed in their data center. With servers being the lifeblood of most organizations, it only makes sense for IT administrators to do everything in their power to ensure that their company's data center is not in danger of suffering a catastrophic event.
Top Five Things to Monitor in Your Data Center
3/7/2011 - Data centers are, to a large degree, the unsung heroes of modern business. Without these facilities-which house computers, telecom systems and data storage-most companies would be unable to engage in daily activities.
3/7/2011 - Data centers are, to a large degree, the unsung heroes of modern business. Without these facilities-which house computers, telecom systems and data storage-most companies would be unable to engage in daily activities.
What to Look for in an Environmental Monitoring Solution, and How Best to Deploy It: ITWatchDogs
2/28/2011 - In this technological age, servers, data centers and other critical infrastructure are the lifeblood of most organizations. Without effective IT hardware, enterprises and SMBs are simply unable to compete in their given industry.
2/28/2011 - In this technological age, servers, data centers and other critical infrastructure are the lifeblood of most organizations. Without effective IT hardware, enterprises and SMBs are simply unable to compete in their given industry.
Remote Temperature Monitoring Keeps Data Center Racks Cool
2/25/2011 - Modern blade servers and high density computing power requirements continue to increase within the data center environment, creating heat proliferation and more challenges for managing the IT environment. Hence, to ensure that data center servers and IT equipment operate efficiently and effectively all the time, and thereby keep down time to a minimum, it is essential that the temperature of these equipments is monitored round the clock. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs has released a remote temperature monitoring device for this application.
2/25/2011 - Modern blade servers and high density computing power requirements continue to increase within the data center environment, creating heat proliferation and more challenges for managing the IT environment. Hence, to ensure that data center servers and IT equipment operate efficiently and effectively all the time, and thereby keep down time to a minimum, it is essential that the temperature of these equipments is monitored round the clock. To address these requirements, ITWatchDogs has released a remote temperature monitoring device for this application.
ITWatchDogs Launches Environmental Monitoring Channel on InfoTech Spotlight
2/11/2011 - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced that the Environmental Monitoring channel, sponsored by ITWatchDogs, has been launched as the newest addition to the TMCnet channel program.
2/11/2011 - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced that the Environmental Monitoring channel, sponsored by ITWatchDogs, has been launched as the newest addition to the TMCnet channel program.
Environmental Monitoring Solutions: Critical for Much More than Just Data Centers
2/11/2011 - As data centers become increasingly critical for business operations, there is a corresponding need for reliable and accurate environmental monitoring systems to prevent equipment malfunction due to overheating -- as well to increase equipment longevity. As such environmental monitoring systems such as those offered by ITWatchDogs are being deployed in data centers worldwide to protect mission-critical IT resources.
2/11/2011 - As data centers become increasingly critical for business operations, there is a corresponding need for reliable and accurate environmental monitoring systems to prevent equipment malfunction due to overheating -- as well to increase equipment longevity. As such environmental monitoring systems such as those offered by ITWatchDogs are being deployed in data centers worldwide to protect mission-critical IT resources.
ITWatchDogs' Environmental Monitoring Solutions: An 'Insurance Policy' for Your Data Center Equipment
2/11/2011 - For the past decade, ITWatchDogs has enabled its customers to monitor their data centers, even when they are miles away. Instead of IT and facility mangers spending thousands upon thousands of dollars when intense heat or a sprinkler burst damages property, ITWatchDogs has manufactured climate and power monitoring systems that allow administrators to monitor server room conditions. Through a Web browser with live video feed, consumers can monitor temperature, humidity, air flow, light, sound, power, water leakage and door position, all in the comfort of their own home, according to the company.
2/11/2011 - For the past decade, ITWatchDogs has enabled its customers to monitor their data centers, even when they are miles away. Instead of IT and facility mangers spending thousands upon thousands of dollars when intense heat or a sprinkler burst damages property, ITWatchDogs has manufactured climate and power monitoring systems that allow administrators to monitor server room conditions. Through a Web browser with live video feed, consumers can monitor temperature, humidity, air flow, light, sound, power, water leakage and door position, all in the comfort of their own home, according to the company.
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From temperature, to relative humidity, to power to water, there seems to be a multitude of environmental factors that ought to be monitored in a server room or a data center. Environmental factors such as heat, water or pressure can wreak havoc on these places and the results can be catastrophic both financially and operationally. - Environmental Monitoring Product Comparison Guide
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The dynamic nature of today's virtualized data centers presents new environmental monitoring challenges. Learn more about the radical change in the way companies must monitor their data centers and potential solutions to handle the combination of today's powerful servers with the wide-scale adoption of virtualization. - How to Protect Your Data Center from Environmental Threats
Viruses, spyware, and network threats get most of the attention, but environmental factors like heat, humidity, airflow, smoke, and electricity can be equally devastating to server room equipment, and thus to a company's IT operations. Identify monitoring techniques to keep you aware and ahead of costly environmental threats. - Increasing Uptime with Improved Environmental Monitoring
Workers and customers, empowered by smartphones and widely available Wi-Fi services, want and are demanding 24x7 access to email, company network resources, and Web sites. Learn more about the causes and remedies for downtime. - Web-Enabled Climate & Power Monitors Product Guide
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