A survey from Emerson (NYSE: EMR) shows that, despite the global
economic downturn, data center managers are investing in
energy-efficiency initiatives to help manage operating expenses and
reduce environmental impact.
The survey, from the Aperture
Research Institute™ of Emerson
Network Power, a business of Emerson
and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™,
revealed that 87 percent of data center managers have implemented such
efficiency initiatives in their facilities, but only 22 percent believe
that the economic downturn will slow the pace of these efforts.
The same survey of more than 100 data center professionals showed that,
with efficiency in mind, they are looking at ways to squeeze more from
existing resources, with 80 percent of data center managers confident
they can create at least 10 percent additional capacity through better
management of existing IT assets. Thirty percent said they could find an
additional 20 percent.
“The companies with the best chance of emerging from the current
economic downturn strongly positioned to compete are those that invest
in tools that enable them to gain actionable insight into their resource
allocations,” said Andrew Fanara, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR products program
manager. “This information will enable them to make smart decisions that
will result in cost savings and operational efficiency.”
A separate survey from Emerson Network Power of more than 120 members of
its Data
Center Users Group (DCUG) confirmed that IT budgets are tight but
that energy efficiency remains a top-of-mind objective.
For instance, 47 percent of respondents listed energy efficiency as one
of their top facilities and network concerns. Additionally, the current
economic environment has forced 61 percent of respondents to cut
budgets, while 35 percent of respondents have been forced to delay data
center build or expansion projects.
“With the global economy in a downturn, data center managers are being
faced with the combined challenge of rising demand for IT services and
tightening budgets. This is forcing them to find new ways of doing more
with less,” said Steve Yellen, principal of the Aperture Research
Institute. “From the results of our survey, it appears that data center
managers are placing a greater focus on utilization and efficiency of
existing resources. This is likely to cause a revitalized focus on tools
that provide insight into resource allocation and use.”
The latest Aperture Research Institute research note is available at www.apertureresearchinstitute.org,
and the results of the spring 2009 DCUG survey are available on www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), is the global
leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to
chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, and health care and
industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative
solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision
cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and
enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity.
All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power
service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and
services at www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process
management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance
and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion, and
Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of
America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
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