Modius' Monthly Digest

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

Ryan Scott (Modius VP Direct Sales) and I attended the 2024 Pacific Telecom Council (PTC'24) conference last month, where we had the opportunity to engage in conversations about the evolving landscape of data centers. Three key themes dominated the discussions, and I'm excited that our DCIM product, OpenData?, can play a role in all three.?

The first theme that took center stage was sustainability. There was a palpable sense of urgency around the issue of data center energy consumption, and companies showcased their commitment to renewable energy sources and efficient cooling technologies. From utilizing waste heat to powering facilities with solar energy, green infrastructure solutions were hotly debated. The message was clear: sustainability is no longer an option; it's a business imperative.

The second theme that emerged was the growing importance of edge computing. Discussions shifted beyond traditional mega-data centers towards the burgeoning edge computing market. The need for localized data processing to support low-latency applications like IoT and AI was widely acknowledged. Companies highlighted their expanding edge infrastructure while discussions explored challenges like standardization and security at the edge. The future of data centers seems increasingly distributed, with a network of smaller facilities closer to data sources and users.

The third theme discussed was the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on data center operations. Companies showcased how AI optimizes efficiency and security, from AI-powered predictive maintenance to automated infrastructure management. The consensus was that AI is not a replacement but a powerful tool for human operators. There was also lots of frank conversation about the massive impact AI will have on workflows, power, and bandwidth for operators.

Overall, PTC'24 painted a dynamic picture of the data center industry. We believe our DCIM product, OpenData, can play a crucial role in these areas.

OpenData provides the tools to easily report directly on environmental and sustainability objectives. It can manage the edge with continuous monitoring. You can deploy at 1, 10, or 100s of locations with equivalent performance.

Additionally, the introduction of OpenData AI, where we can detect anomalies in data center performance using our advanced machine learning algorithms, can help transform data centers into greener, more distributed, and increasingly intelligent facilities.

Sustainability, edge computing, and AI are driving significant transformations in the data center industry. We are excited about the role we can play in shaping this future and welcome any discussions on how OpenData can help your organization make the most of these new opportunities.

Craig?

President

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TECHNICAL UPDATES - 6.3.2

What's New & What They Mean for You!

OpenData Enterprise Edition?

• General user interface improvements and menu access consistency.
• Optimized processing for monitored point insertion routines.
• Improvements to monitoring device tree refresh behavior.
• Added a legend for the various tree icons for the Device and Report navigational tree controls.
• Improvements and fixes for EPMS-related features within OpenData Advanced Graphics pages.
• Added automatic truncation for items with long names that appear in the breadcrumb trail in the Graphics tab header section.
• Enhancement to Accumulated Energy report. This report now supports multiple filter sections. Also added a warning for the user when the source quantity of energy points exceeds the default 10,000-point limit for a report.
• The Devices tree in the Administration tab now supports drag and drop to move devices under different groups.
• Report output that appears in dashboard will now show name of the source report being used.
• Fixed an issue with creating an overhead shelf.

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