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In the "Internet+" era, four factors are driving the transformation of data centers
Beijing, China, April 15, 2015 -- Premier Li Keqiang pointed out in the 2015 Government Work Report: Develop an "Internet Plus" action plan, promote the integration of mobile internet, cloud computing, big data, internet of things and other technologies with modern manufacturing, and promote the healthy development of e-commerce, industrial internet and internet finance.
Beijing, China, April 15, 2015—Premier Li Keqiang's 2015 Government Work Report pointed out: Formulate an "Internet Plus" action plan, promote the integration of mobile internet, cloud computing, big data, and the Internet of Things with modern manufacturing, and promote the healthy development of e-commerce, industrial internet, and internet finance. To grow into a digital, interconnected enterprise, a solid foundation for digital commerce, cloud services, social media and digital marketing, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) information flow is essential. Data centers are one of the important foundations for companies' transformation to digital business.
As Gartner analysts have said, related technologies, including the "third platform," are crucial while integrating social, mobile, cloud, and big data information as a "focal point." In a series of predictions about data centers in 2015, IDC predicted that by 2016, 65% of data center infrastructure investment will migrate to third-party platform systems, rather than maintaining the operation of traditional data centers.
As we all know, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, mobile social networking, and big data are disruptive forces driving the transformation of data centers. In short, data centers need to transform rapidly. So, what are the driving factors behind this transformation? Four major factors are summarized below:
Disruptive technologies: The use of technologies such as big data and the Internet of Things (and the monetization associated with these technologies) will increase rapidly. Data centers face new pressures as they face these new demands and must maintain flexibility and reliability. Gartner predicts that 4.9 billion assets will become part of the Internet of Things this year, and by 2020, 25 billion "things" will be connected by the Internet of Things. These huge numbers may seem distant, but looking at consumer electronics companies that expect to track smart products in the field, or public utilities companies with IoT-connected assets, there is no doubt that the Internet of Things and big data analytics will put enormous pressure and burden on data centers. Therefore, we need greater flexibility and monitoring to support these disruptive technologies.
Supporting business growth: Whether building a back-end cost center or seeking new ways to grow the business, businesses need to change their data centers. In some recent IT infrastructure planning, Gartner predicts that consumer mobile behavior in 2017 will drive mobile commerce in the United States to account for 50% of the growth in US e-commerce revenue. Data centers need to be a booster of this growth, not a barrier.
Controlling power costs: In the past few years, data centers have become more energy-efficient. Although the infrastructure has been adapting to disruptive new technologies, these adaptations and developments must be maintained and improved. Mortenson, a well-known American architectural and design firm, found in a recent data center study that when asked what aspects of data centers they most wanted to improve, the top answer was "more efficient," followed by "better cooling/heating systems." Data centers account for 2-3% of global average energy consumption, and the vast majority believe that controlling energy costs and improving efficiency globally is a key factor.
Compliance: In recent years, data center guidelines and regulations have become more prevalent and stringent, such as the "Guiding Opinions on the Construction and Layout of Data Centers" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Other countries also have guidelines on data center efficiency. Given the concerns about corporate security risks in 2014, there will certainly be stricter requirements for data center security.
There may be other factors driving the transformation of data centers, but there is no doubt that the above four points are the most important driving forces. A more practical question about these factors is: How should we respond to these development trends?
Many technical elements may be part of the data center transformation, but at a higher level, the most important thing for enterprises is to establish a reasonable data center construction system. From the initial assessment and planning, to the specific design and construction, and then to the subsequent verification and operation and maintenance, enterprises need to comprehensively consider and weigh the entire life cycle process of the data center to effectively promote the successful transformation of the data center. In short, promoting the transformation of data centers is not a matter of a day, and requires the collaborative support of advanced technology and a scientific system.
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