In response to the DatacenterDynamics themes, Align is pleased to share its thought leadership presentation, “Six Ways to Optimize Your Data Center,” available on SlideShare.

While his dictum has been validated countless times many business still turn to consulting shops that render brilliant theoretical solutions that fail during the implementation stage.

Align’s Empower practice has always developed its own technical strategies, and the experience of doing so has helped us avoid the typical pitfalls. By embracing both the strategic planning and sides of large scale technical projects, we’ve been able to deliver smart solutions efficiently.

From power strips that can monitor power at the device level, to software that tracks every spec of air, to products that enable visibility from across the world, to government rebates just for conducting an audit – efficiency is the topic de jour. But what do you do with these products? How do you choose what is right for your enterprise? How do you properly manage and monitor these projects? The importance of having the knowledge and experience to successfully implement a data center efficiency initiative is a critical issue.

There is no such thing as a six-month energy efficiency project. An energy efficiency project must change the way a company views its data center with an eye toward the future – and include the creation of a model that can be used for all sites. With the right execution, you will get the results that experts brag about.

So let’s keep the efficiency discussion going…but let’s also talk about how essential the service aspect is to a successful, cost-efficient solution.