FUTURE FACILITIES
“This integration facilitates the dayto-day management of the data centre operations on the customer-front and allows users to have an open and transparent dialogue with their providers for the first time ever ”
GILLES CIEZA CEO AND FOUNDER NEW GENERATION
The 6Sigma Digital Twin has been used throughout the data centre design phase to validate Hewlett Packard Enterprise ’ s design , understand rack density limits , and simulate failure scenarios . A digital twin is essentially a 3D representation of the entire data centre and includes all its characteristics – from physical dimensions to energy consumption , giving customers a real-time , cost-effective view . Speaking further about the 6Sigma Digital Twin and its capabilities , Dave King ,
Product Manager of the 6SigmaDCX product suite at Future Facilities , says , “ The 6Sigma Digital Twin will be used extensively by both Thésée and its customers , in the day-today operations of the data centre , allowing them to see a 3D virtual replica of their realtime data centre space . Customers will use insight from dashboards , reporting , and CFD simulation to make informed decisions on IT upgrades and capacity planning .”
In addition to offering digital access , the digital twin also behaves as a predictive tool with the use of CFD simulation inputs , helping customers gather insights on the data centre ’ s thermal environment and taking necessary measures to increase efficiency . King , who has been working with Future Facilities for the last 14 years , understands the need for this technology ,
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