FEATURE
THE ROLE OF
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
IN DATA CENTERS
TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES BY DAVID KOREDE
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t can be challenging for data center managers to meet energy-saving targets while lowering risk. We must address those challenges now. Controlling the space, power, and cooling needed is crucial for data center efficiency and longevity. The advantages of employing facilities management in data centers, new developments in this field, and effective methods for putting facilities management into practice are all covered in this article.
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THE ROLE OF A FACILITY MANAGER IN DATA CENTRES
Facilities managers are in charge of the building’s mechanical systems, including the HVAC, energy management, security, and building that houses the data center. Other duties consist of: • Environmental health and safety • Emergency planning and response for the facility • Managing change within the facility • Mitigating risks from infrastructure failure through adequate maintenance