FEATURE: DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
For data center operations, timing is critical. As Herman Chan,
President and CEO of Sunbird Software, notes, the Gartner Hype Cycle is a useful tool for separating fleeting trends from lasting value. Right now, Data Center
Infrastructure Management( DCIM) software has reached a critical inflection point on the Hype Cycle: the‘ Plateau of Productivity’. This means DCIM has gone mainstream, and proven solutions are delivering measurable value. If you’ re not already considering DCIM, now is the time to act.
Right now, Data Center Infrastructure Management( DCIM) software has reached a critical inflection point in the Gartner Hype Cycle: the‘ Plateau of Productivity’.
This is a recognition that DCIM software has gone mainstream, adoption is accelerating and proven solutions are delivering measurable value.
That’ s why, if DCIM software is not yet in your plans, now is the time to take a serious look.
DCIM’ s transition to the‘ Plateau of Productivity’
The Gartner Hype Cycle describes the typical trajectory of emerging technologies. After initial excitement and high expectations, most technologies face a‘ Trough of Disillusionment’.
For DCIM, first-generation tools fell into that trough because they were slow to deploy, difficult to use and lacked integration and support.
In the world of data center operations, timing matters. While adopting technology too early and choosing the wrong vendor can lead to frustration, waiting too long can leave you playing catch-up.
That’ s why the Gartner Hype Cycle is such a useful tool. It helps organizations separate fleeting hype from lasting value.
Over the past several years, however, modern DCIM has steadily climbed the Slope of Enlightenment as early adopters proved the value of mature solutions. According to Gartner, the Slope is the stage where organizations begin to see clear benefits and adoption reaches 5 %– 20 %.
Today, DCIM has advanced to the Plateau of Productivity. This is where adoption expands beyond early users, real-world ROI is welldocumented and the technology becomes a mainstream requirement for efficient and reliable data center operations.
DCIM and the Gartner Hype Cycle: Why the time to act is now
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