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Data centers house the mission critical applications of most companies. In recent years the introduction of high density server technology has resulted in major changes in both the power consumption and heat profile of data centers. Maintaining a proper operation environment for high density equipment has become a major challenge faced by many data center managers. Migration towards virtualization and consolidation will make cooling issues even more apparent. SCTi offers a number of solutions that will improve data center operations. Taking action now will have significant economic payoffs will extend the life of the data center assets.

Data Center Scorecard

Most data center managers want their data center's to be operationally efficient. Avoiding hot spots and power outages are key. The CRAC, UPS, and ICT equipment must interwork and rely on the performance of each other to run efficiently. Traditional data center assessments don't address the complex interworking of the data assets and generally conclude that you either need more cooling or you should swap out the older equipment for newer more efficient solutions. These options are expensive, both in capital and operating costs, and usually are not a long term solution to solving the environmental problems or improving efficiency.

SCTi takes a holistic approach to the assessment of your data center. We understand how all the components interwork with each other, and can identify exactly what is causing the hot spot and air delivery problems. Our objective is to provide you with cost effective, energy reducing solutions. Not only will your data center operating costs be reduced but you will also have a more stable environment for your ICT equipment.

SCTi's Scorecard analysis includes a review of all aspects of your data center and how they relate to each other. Temperature, humidity, air flow air delivery, CRAC and UPS efficiency are some of the areas we research to give you a holistic view of the data center and identify where improvements can be made.

Data Center Energy Efficiency Retrofit

The introduction of high density servers has changed the data center environment dramatically in the last 5 years. Simply increasing the power and cooling capacity to meet new demands without regard to overall data center operations is no longer a valid approach. Steady growth along with the introduction of high density servers has resulted in data center's representing up to 50% of a company's energy bills.

SCTi's holistic approach to the data center environment provides a comprehensive view of the entire facility. Based on this we can develop solutions that will improve both the energy and operational efficiencies of the data center.

As the data center is a mission-critical area, SCTi's approach is to work with your data center team in a non-invasive manner. SCTi provides a range of energy saving options and recommends a plan of action that is suited to your environment and company's short and long term objectives.

Comprehensive Data Center Optimization Program

A Data Center Optimization program provides you with the information and tools you need to make strategic decisions to improve energy and operational efficiency. It is based on a detailed analysis of your current and future data center requirements for key components within the data center and related infrastructure. Using industry-leading power and environmental monitoring, SCTi can provide real time data related to your data center status. Analysis of this information enables us to develop the Data Center Assessment, outlining the current state of efficiency of your data center. Based on industry best practices SCTi develops recommendations to resolve identified issues and improve the overall energy and operational efficiency resulting in reduced energy consumption. We will help you optimize the use of cooling, ICT infrastructure, UPS as well as valuabe floorspace.

In addition to the ongoing cost savings, SCTi can determine the eligibility for financial rebate programs available from local power utilities. These rebate programs offer between $150-$300 per kW peak demand reduction. SCTi and can work with your team to help you gain maximum advantage.

SCTi's approach is to work with your team in a non-invasive manner to improve data center operations and reduce energy consumption. Being vendor-independent SCTi, can provide a range of energy saving options and recommends a plan of action that is suited to your environment and your company's short and long term objectives.

Rebate Programs

SCTi works with local utilities to access and apply all available rebates and incentives for our clients. Energy conservation is cheapest renewable resource and many utilities around the world offer rebates for quantifiable energy reductions, and incentives that may help defer some of the capital costs for equipment purchases and retrofits. These rebates add value to the business case that our clients use to verify the viability of energy reduction initiatives. Click here to apply for rebates.

Marketing Your Success

Achieving cost savings is important for any company. Being able to improve your company's Corporate Social Responsibility at the same time is an added bonus. SCTi can work with your team to develop a campaign creating public awareness of the steps you have taken to reduce environment impact.

More and more, an organization's viability depends on how that entity addresses environmental sustainability.' Reducing IT Energy Drain for Business Gain - BlueArc)

Carbon Footprint Assessment and Management

SCTi's regulatory experts have built an extensive network of contacts in all areas of the regulatory landscape. We are committed to understanding and keeping current on the evolving national and international regulatory trends. We work with our clients to ensure any changes that could affect their corporate direction are brought to their attention and the related significance is well understood. If you have specific projects planned within or outside of North America we can work with your team to ensure local guidelines are met at the early stages of a project.

In the US regulation of GHG falls into three categories: domestic regulations at the state and regional levels, domestic regulation at the federal level, and regulations pursuant to international agreements. Canada is somewhat similar with federal, provincial, and territorial bodies developing their own programs for GHG regulation. For companies with multi-location operations, keeping track of emerging standards will be a considerable challenge over the next few years. The change in US administration has begun to increase the speed of adoption of new GHG standards which in turn will impact the Canadian market. In some cases organizations issuing RFP's are requiring an identification of measures respondents are taking to reduce GHG and become more energy efficient in their company. SCTi has been tracking these developments and is able to provide its clients with up to date information on the existing and emerging regulations and the potential impact it may have.