Optimizing Data Center and IT Performance: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, and Smart Grid

Panelists include: James Houghton, Adaptivity; Kevin Meagher, EDSA; Antonio Piraino, Tier1 Research (Moderator); Byron Washom, University of California-San Diego

Monday, May 17
11:35-12:10 pm, Sutton Complex

"Plan your work... and work your plan." It's an axiom that personal productivity coaches have advocated for years... and nowhere is it more true than in the data center. Throughout the lifecycle of any data center, technology upgrades, equipment changes, and maintenance can inadvertently cause a data center to drift further and further from the original design specifications. The future as envisioned by virtualization, cloud computing and now energy management all require new and innovative approaches that imply clear understanding of what your base line is and how to move forward. Optimization is the key. As you deviate from your original design model or blueprint, can your attempts to "upgrade" your facility- or embarking on virtualization, cloud computing, and smart grid strategies - actually be causing it to operate sub-optimally?

Join executives from EDSA, Adaptivity, and fellow data center operators in this lively discussion about "IT Blueprints" and "model-based power analytics"... two important constructs in ensuring the highest possible levels of availability and energy efficiency.