Optimizing Data Center Efficiency: A Prescriptive Model for Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Performance

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Fortunately, solutions for efficiency improvements and cost reductions can be introduced to simplify management practices, improve reliability, enable informed decision-making, minimize energy consumption, and facilitate cooperation across siloed organizations. In this EMA white paper, EMA expands its popular IT Management Maturity Model into a Prescriptive Model that provides actionable steps for optimizing Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM).

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