Tag Archives: Usability

Define a DCIM Custom Object…in 60 Seconds

Define a DCIM Custom Object…in 60 Seconds

By - November 19, 2015

Almost every DCIM solution comes with standard objects such as model floors, racks, devices or power & cooling elements; many solutions will probably offer some virtual equipment, circuits and cables. There are even some vendors who may model less common things – such as panels or doors – but inevitably, you will need something modeled…

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The #1 Reason Your DCIM Tool May Not Deliver

The #1 Reason Your DCIM Tool May Not Deliver

By - October 26, 2015

Extra, extra! DCIM vendors recently discovered something earth-shattering: customers just need a tool that is easy to use and flexible so that it can adjust to a set of specific problems in their Data Center… Further, it seems that customers have been mostly unfazed by all the psychobabble, acronym changes and other gimmicks that DCIM vendors have been…

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It’s the usability, stupid!

It’s the usability, stupid!

By - December 8, 2014

A few years ago we were researching cloud-based CRM tools to replace our homegrown system. It came down to two vendors. One was extremely simple. Few clicks, clean interface and fast. It lacked many features though. The other one was more complex and many functions were not that obvious. You needed to immerse yourself in the product…

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