Industry Spotlight: DCIM for Healthcare & Hospitals

Industry Spotlight: DCIM for Healthcare & Hospitals

By - February 20, 2023

As a data center manager in healthcare, you certainly face unique IT challenges that require specialized solutions — hats off to you! From regulatory compliance to uptime and critical patient data, the stakes are high. Not to mention the explosion in reliance upon technology that the recent pandemic helped bring about — from telehealth to…

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Buyer, Beware: DCIM Pricing Add-Ons

Buyer, Beware: DCIM Pricing Add-Ons

By - November 10, 2022

Do you need data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software? Before you select a vendor and solution, proceed with caution: when it comes to what you need and the pricing structure you agree to, make sure your i’s are dotted. Why? DCIM software is priced differently…depending on the vendor. Afterall, most software vendors are motivated to…

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Should You Buy Perpetual DCIM or Subscription DCIM?

Should You Buy Perpetual DCIM or Subscription DCIM?

By - November 2, 2022

Do you need data center infrastructure management software (DCIM) to solve headaches in your data center? If so, read this. We make netTerrain — a data center and network documentation platform that documents everything from your data center rooms, rack capacity, assets, cable connections, and managing power — and we offer both annual subscription and…

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Need Data Center Diagrams? How to Start

Need Data Center Diagrams? How to Start

By - October 28, 2022

If you’re reading this, you probably need data center diagrams. If that’s the case, any of the following could apply to you: You’re the new data center manager…maybe you’re the network guy or gal that manages the network equipment for your organization…perhaps your company recently acquired a new entity and you don’t have any documentation…

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DCIM vs. BMS

DCIM vs. BMS

By - September 30, 2022

At Graphical Networks, one of our main focus points is helping our customers optimize their Data Center Operations with an efficient Data Center Infrastructure (DCIM) system. Now, a Data Center can also be considered a building and, as such, the building contains many elements outside of the usual purview of a DCIM solution; these elements…

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Buying DCIM Software 101

Buying DCIM Software 101

By - September 26, 2022

Have you been tasked by your boss to look for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software for your team? The reason could range from needing to replace free open source DCIM tools, migrate from an existing DCIM solution that’s not delivering ROI, or perhaps because you’ve finally outgrown your spreadsheets and Visio diagrams! and need…

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3 Big Reasons Rack Diagrams Help Organizations

3 Big Reasons Rack Diagrams Help Organizations

By - August 10, 2022

Think you need some rack diagrams to help make sense of your data center — but need to make the case that an investment in them is worth it to the bean counters upstairs? Customers who use our software, netTerrain DCIM, have various reasons as to why they need rack diagrams and how they help…

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Industry Spotlight: DCIM & OSP Software for Cruise Operators

Industry Spotlight: DCIM & OSP Software for Cruise Operators

By - August 1, 2022

Cruising today isn’t what it was 20 years ago – not even close! As reliance on technology has taken root across the globe, cruise operators have had to pivot to keep up with the demand. While that’s good news for IT job stability, it’s a lot of work for you and your team. It’s not…

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The One DCIM Feature That’s a Deal Breaker

The One DCIM Feature That’s a Deal Breaker

By - July 20, 2022

When it comes to Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), we’ve often written articles in this blog about how features shouldn’t necessarily guide your decision making. Why? All the features in the world won’t make up for software that isn’t usable, updated frequently, or scalable. When it comes to features, what really matters is that the…

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Boutique DCIM vs. Big DCIM

Boutique DCIM vs. Big DCIM

By - July 19, 2022

If you’re in the market for a data center infrastructure management solution (DCIM), you want to find the best solution you can. You need to buy something that will deliver on its promises, and, when you’re looking at the various features and vendors out there, you might find yourself a bit lost. Before you jump…

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Rack Diagrams: Why Data Center Teams Rely On Them

Rack Diagrams: Why Data Center Teams Rely On Them

By - June 7, 2022

As one of our software’s (netTerrain) applications is in data centers (DCIM), we often hear feedback from data center managers using netTerrain DCIM’s rack diagrams: they love them. What are rack diagrams? In a nutshell, rack diagrams are visual depictions of your IT equipment that show where the equipment is placed inside the racks/cabinets. In…

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3 Network and Data Center Diagramming Success Stories

3 Network and Data Center Diagramming Success Stories

By - May 18, 2022

Considering a software program to document your network, your data centers inventory, and your cabling? Have you outgrown tools like Visio and spreadsheets and you’re ready to find a centralized, visual repository to view, search, report, and find information quickly? If you are, you may be curious as to how other organizations are using netTerrain…

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