Sydney-based IDC Solutions adds EkkoSense’s AI-powered EkkoSoft Critical data centre optimisation software to its data centre management solutions portfolio
IDC Solutions has partnered with EkkoSense, a global leader in the provision of AI-powered data centre optimisation software, to strengthen its data centre management solutions portfolio.
Building on its ability to provide superior airflow management solutions for the data centre environment, IDC Solutions will now combine the strengths of its range of EziBlank range of airflow management products with EkkoSense’s EkkoSoft Critical 3D analytics software.
The software enables data centre operations teams and colocation providers to improve thermal optimisation, remove thermal and power risk, minimise cooling energy usage and costs and support corporate ESG and sustainability programmes through quantifiable carbon savings.
Eziblank is IDC’s data centre airflow management product brand that delivers the next level of cooling and energy efficiency to data centres. The EziBlank portfolio of blanking panels is easy to install, tool-less, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing, with a range of standard colours to choose from. EziBlank products include a 6-RU blanking panel, modular wall panels, brush panels and a cost-effective floor brush solution.
EkkoSoft Critical’s intuitive 3D visualisations make it easy for data centre teams to visualise cooling for thermal optimisation and airflow management improvement opportunities that can be delivered using EziBlank airflow management products.
“Partnering with EkkoSense makes smart sense for IDC Solutions as our EziBlank and EkkoSoft Critical solutions are highly complementary,” said Niall Coulter, Managing Director of IDC Solutions. “Using Ekkosoft Critical our data centre customers will not only be able to track the thermal performance of their facilities in real-time, but also generate clear recommendations of exactly what they need to do next to improve cooling efficiency using EziBlank solutions. Together this provides a fast and cost-effective way for organisations to transform their data centre’s thermal performance.”
Robert Linsdell, General Manager APAC and ANZ for EkkoSense, said: “At a time when there’s never been more pressure on data centre operations to manage their power usage, solutions that provide the control needed to optimise thermal performance, power and capacity become even more important.
“That’s exactly where IDC Solutions and EkkoSense can help, particularly as our embedded Cooling Advisor capability delivers real-time cooling insights and recommends corrective actions that EziBlank can help resolve. We look forward to a strong and successful partnership,” added Lindsell.
