Data Center

FNT Software Solutions for Data Centers and Colocation Providers

Data centers form the backbone of this communication infrastructure, whether they are hyperscaler facilities, telecommunications provider hubs, edge data centers, or the enterprise IT data centers of all sizes found in almost every company across all industries. Vast volumes of data transmissions are concentrated in data centers, in a relatively small space.

We support you in the planning and operation of your infrastructure

Our software solutions for data centers allow you to get transparency over the entire infrastructure (space, power, cooling, network, etc.). The user-friendliness also enables fast and error-free processing through planning, workflow, support as well as graphical user interface (HTML5, Cloud). Thanks to interfaces with other systems as well as the monitoring and integration of various autodiscovery systems, the quality of the documentation is beyond question.

Companies use FNT software to manage their data center resources more efficiently by documenting, planning and managing all their resources and sites throughout their lifecycle.

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DC Capacity Management

FNT DC Capacity Management helps make sense of all the information flowing through the various systems that comprise the data center. With a clear view of current capacity status and forecasted requirements, management can determine the need for and prioritize investments in alternatives such as colocation, public cloud and managed hosting services, as well as operational considerations.

DC Connectivity Management

FNT DC Connectivity Management solution provides the information and tools to manage connectivity requests and operations. Whether a physical cable connection or logical connectivity service (such as Ethernet or VPN), all connections go through the same phases: planning, rollout out, implementation and operation.

DC Management

FNT Data Center Management covers documentation, planning, and management of all data center resources and facilities throughout their entire lifecycle. The solution offers a comprehensive range of display and evaluation options for all aspects of your data center. The solution provides an instant overview of all relevant information on footprints, height units, weights, power consumption and cooling data - even across multiple data centers. It also enables management of all assets through a single, dynamically updated repository integrated with key systems. As a result, data centers not only have the information and tools to support the existing environment but are also able to leverage technologies of the future for digital transformation today.

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The Sustainable Infrastructure

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Actions data center and network operators can take today for a more environmental-friendly tomorrow Businesses concerned about sustainability are taking stock of their current situation, identifying areas to target for improvement, and formulating plans for how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are many strategies that can be used, and not all of them are obvious. This paper is an enlightening look at a number of different actions businesses can take to minimize the impact they are having on the environment.

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Expert Paper

The Path to Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality in DCIM

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Our new expert paper details how companies can tackle decarbonization through better infrastructure management, and how FNT's new solution add-on helps by documenting, analyzing and reporting on the carbon emissions of your customer's infrastructure.

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Success Story

Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)

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Germany’s Federal Employment Agency runs one of Europe’s largest IT networks, supporting 120,000 employees across 1,680 locations. Previously managed with Excel and Visio, the IT infrastructure is now centralized on FNT Command, which records and manages IT and telecommunications components, software, and cloud applications. This platform allows flexible data handling and integration with existing systems, including ERP software, to automate IT procurement and inventory management.

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Data Centers on the Edge

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A Guide for Operating Remote Sites Current predictions by various experts indicate a rapid growth of edge computing. Many companies have now recognized the advantages of the edge and are in various stages of implementing their own edge strategies. This white paper discusses how organizations can keep track of and efficiently manage their geographically dispersed sites

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How Smart Integrations Enhance Data Center Management

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Taking data center automation to new levels with a combined FNT/ABB solution Managing data centers is complicated. It involves multiple tools, a combination of manual and automated processes that aren’t always in sync, and data that isn’t always available when needed. A single solution simply cannot handle the complexity of a modern data center. Integrating best-in-class tools is the key to increasing efficiency and productivity across all departments. It makes sure all are working together in an integrated way and not operating in silos. Read our new white paper to learn how FNT together with ABB have made data center management more efficient just by working together.

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The Future of DCIM

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The pandemic has heightened the need for digital transformation and is accelerating its mainstream adoption to support remote workforces, increased bandwidth, IoT, and virtualization. To ensure success in the aftermath of COVID-19 and remain competitive in a digital world, businesses must also understand how infrastructure management is evolving. In this white paper, we’ll discuss why today’s modern data centers need hybrid digital infrastructure management for greater visibility into digital infrastructure and to support increased mobility.

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Future-Proof Your Data Center Through Integration

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How to leverage the full potential of management tools and process with smart integration In this white paper, we’ll discuss how to drive growth and automate processes through smart integration. Combining a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution with other business-critical systems will simplify and unify operational processes and allow you to achieve high-caliber data center management.

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DCIM Software Replacement

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How to Evaluate and Transition to a New Solution Whatever the motivating factor, every organization will at some point need to replace their DCIM software. Whether by choice or by force, there is a way to approach the process that will minimize the effort required and maximize the benefit not only to your data center, but to your organization overall. This guide is full of useful information that can facilitate the process. It details what to look for in a replacement solution and best practices for how to migrate. It also lays out the justifications you’ll need to garner management support for the change initiative.

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Rethinking DCIM

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Guide to understanding Top-Down DCIM and why it matters Data centers are essential for the success of any modern business. Accordingly, their performance and availability are increasingly moving up the agenda of customers and senior management alike. But it is no longer enough to simply use space, power, and cooling as metrics. Given digital transformation and the central role of IT in an organization’s ability to deliver, data centers need to provide maximum support for business transactions. Traditional tools for data center infrastructure management (DCIM) have reached their limits. What is needed are integrated tools, standards, and data models that enable seamless, efficient management of IT infrastructure from top to bottom. This white paper looks at the differences between tool generations, what characterizes modern DCIM solutions, and why managing isolated solutions soon runs up against functional limits. The core question is: How can I future-proof my data center?

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IT Infrastructure Management Tools

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Best Practices for Implementation Physical IT infrastructure resources and assets form the basis for all IT services and are thus fundamental for business success. Managing cables, servers, and switches has always been a complex challenge but digital transformation and its consequences now make deployment of specialist tools a prerequisite for efficient management. Many rollouts of such tools fail for various reasons, e. g., the strategy, choice of tool, goals, or data collection. The result is that solutions are either not used at all or not used effectively. In this white paper, we discuss the most common issues encountered when implementing IT infrastructure management tools and how to avoid them.

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Cable Chaos in Data Centers

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How a paradigm shift can fix cable chaos In our white paper titled The Nerve Pathways of Digital Transformation, we highlighted the strategic importance and value of data center cabling. The focus was on the challenges around managing data center cabling, the consequences of inadequate cable management, and the warning signs that urgent action is needed. In this white paper, we examine how to turn data center cable management into a technical and economic success factor. We present the necessary changes to the fundamental approach and the positive effects that result from this paradigm shift. This is accompanied by a look at the increasing importance of professionalization, the use of professional software, and the tangible benefits it delivers for data center managers.

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Structured cabling in Data Centers

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The nerve pathways of digital transformation. Few aspects of digital infrastructure are as undervalued as network cabling – yet few are as critical to the process. Cabling provides the essential foundation for all forms of connectivity, data communication, and digital value creation. At the same time, the cables themselves are largely invisible, with more and more IT services being consumed from the cloud via WLAN. The highly qualified teams that provide and operate the cabling also work behind the scenes. This is especially true of the cabling in data centers, which is often regarded as a black box.

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Why You Need a Digital Twin of Your Data Centers

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Digital twins play a pivotal role in managing today’s modern data centers. From design to operation to maintenance, using a digital twin in your data center management can make a huge difference in your ability to provide a resilient infrastructure, optimize resource usage, scale as needed – to name just a few concerns. This paper explores in detail what digital twin-enhanced data center management looks like, the value a digital twin adds to data center management, and how it is uniquely capable of overcoming the complex challenges of our increasingly digital world.

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Digital Twins for Data Centers

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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, data center operators are seeking ways to adapt and optimize their operations for increased efficiency, resilience, and security. A digital twin, a virtual counterpart of the physical data center, has emerged as a promising solution.

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Rethinking DCIM