The evolution of data center management: A timeline
To understand the current state of data center management, it can be useful to look back at the major events that shaped the industry as we know it today
Data centers have come a long way since the early days of computing. Once relegated to a room within an organization’s offices, data centers were historically inefficient energy hogs and often full of safety hazards. Today, advanced and energy-efficient data centers are key infrastructure in our global economy. That shift has led to major changes in the way data centers are designed and managed.
To understand the current state of data center management, it can be useful to look back at the major events that shaped the industry as we know it today.
The future of data center management
As the digitization of our world continues to grow exponentially, data centers are at a crucial stage in their lifecycle. Now is the time to invest in technology and strategies that support every aspect of data center operations while mitigating downtime and optimizing total cost of ownership. That means partnering with facilities management (FM) experts with the deep knowledge and resources to help usher owners and operators through the next lightning round of changes.
To learn more about how an FM partner can support your data center strategy, reach out to a JLL expert today.
