As a key component of its cloud computing strategy, Indra has launched a large, state-of-the-art data center at its facilities in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid). The new building has a surface area of ​​almost 5,000 square meters spread across four floors, of which nearly 1,000 square meters house the existing server room with capacity for approximately 450 racks. In addition to these 1,000 square meters, another 700 square meters of space has been designated to accommodate future expansion of the data center, with capacity for an additional 370 racks.  

Eaton recently announced new features for its intelligent power distribution units (ePDUs), including support for Cisco management

Managed and Monitored. Both PDU models allow for total electrical current measurement over the local area network (LAN) using a standard web browser. The software is embedded in the unit and accessed via a LAN connection without requiring any additional hardware.

Didacom presents the Intelligent range of power strips that incorporate a network interface, allowing the administrator to access the PDU power strip from a remote connection without needing to turn the power outlets off or on and to manage the power load.

ASSMANN presents a new mini NAS server, which allows you to easily store, exchange and protect data across the entire network.

Fujitsu introduces the next generation of ETERNUS CS High End, enabling businesses to consolidate and simplify their backup and file systems for mainframes, UNIX, and industry-standard servers at scale. The new ViNS (Virtual Network Storage) functionality provides seamless integration with enterprise systems for storing and migrating legacy files.

How does proper data center oversight help owners and operators navigate the coming period of major technological, business, and legislative changes?

Raritan has introduced dcTrack® 2.6 DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software with new intelligent connectivity management features to help data center professionals efficiently manage network and power connections.

Fibernet presents its new high-tech solution in DUSAC systems: FTX-n Interface.

ATEN unveiled new technologies and innovative products in the KVM switching, power management, and video solutions sectors at CeBIT 2012. For the first time, the ATEN NRGence™ product line, designed for greater energy efficiency in server rooms, was presented to a broad audience.

Emerson Network Power introduces the next generation of Avocent Data Center Planner, which has received numerous awards recognizing its outstanding data center management and control capabilities. Avocent Data Center Planner is another element of Emerson Network Power's strategy to continue providing new products and solutions to enhance Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM).

The need to store and process information securely and efficiently has become one of the main challenges for any organization. Until now, this need was met by those responsible for IT departments, but now it is necessary to implement data processing centers (DPCs) in companies.

According to Matt Goulding, director at Cannon Technologies, 2012 will be the year that the 19-inch cabinet and the racks it contains will become the key component for thousands of new data centers

“What was once a simple steel structure is now a sophisticated device, which is the critical element in meeting the needs of today’s advanced data centers — namely, equipment housing, power density, cooling, control and security,” Goulding says.

ATEN International introduces its new CL3000 PS/2-USB LCD console, an energy-efficient hardware unit that serves as a front-end console for compatible KVM switches. Thanks to
its compact size and lightweight design, the new device enables IT administrators to easily and reliably manage their devices remotely from various locations. At the same time, the CL3000 helps reduce overall IT infrastructure costs.

Under the VariconPower™ brand,  Minkels is launching a complete line of rack PDUs: power distribution units for server racks. This new VariconPower product category, with power distribution modules for server rooms, expands Minkels' strategy to offer energy-efficient solutions for server rooms and data centers.

Emerson Network Power announces the Liebert® PCW cooling system, an advanced floor-mounted water-cooled unit for precise data center cooling. Available now in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the Liebert PCW addresses the rising server cooling costs associated with virtualization and cloud computing.

As part of Raritan 's Smart Rack initiative to help data centers improve operations and energy efficiency by adding intelligence across data center racks, the company has introduced Power IQ 3.1 management software with smart visualization and fast graphing.

Since opening its commercially available Tier IV data center in Castellón in September, Tissat has added around twenty clients to its portfolio. The clients interested in Tissat's specialized cloud services are primarily European, although Walhalla is designed with the international market in mind.

Emerson Network Power introduces the Avocent Universal Management Gateway, the first data center appliance that enables true real-time integrated monitoring, access, and control across facility and IT systems in the data center.

SME, SA will present new elements for its line of efficient solutions for CPD at CeBIT 2012, (March 6-10), “Deutsche Messe Hannover”, stand F11, hall 11.