Surveys and ad hoc inquiries confirm that
consolidation is a high priority for data-centre executives,
reflecting the current economic climate. The pressure to
control costs and constrain budgets has led many enterprises
to pursue consolidation, spurred on by promises, sometimes
unfulfilled, from vendors and industry experts who claim
consolidation can deliver big savings.
However, each type of consolidation offers different levels of potential cost savings. The amount of savings can vary dramatically according to the environment and degree of consolidation accomplished.
A data centre consolidation assessment can ensure you correctly define the project defining achievable delivery criteria. It will assist you in allocating the correct resources and efforts to maximise your savings in the quickest time scales, whilst reducing the risk of exposure to your operations.
The data centre consolidation assessment provides analysis and recommendations in the following areas:
