Australian data centres now able to take airflow management and thermal optimisation to the next level
Sydney based IDC Solutions adds EkkoSense’s AI-powered EkkoSoft Critical data centre optimisation software to its data centre management solutions portfolio
“Combining the strengths of our EziBlank solution with EkkoSense creates a comprehensive airflow management and thermal optimisation approach that transforms how you optimise your data centre cooling performance,” – Niall Coulter, IDC Solutions Pty Ltd
IDC Solutions Pty Ltd 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. EkkoSoft Critical’s intuitive 3D visualisations make it extremely 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. Video
“Partnering with EkkoSense makes smart sense for IDC Solutions as our EziBlank and EkkoSoft Critical solutions are highly complementary,” commented Niall Coulter, Managing Director of IDC Solutions Pty Ltd. “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.”
“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,” added Robert Linsdell, General Manager APAC and ANZ for EkkoSense. “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.”
Eziblank is IDC’s data centre air flow management product brand that delivers the next level of cooling and energy efficiency to data centres. The EziBlank portfolio of blanking panels are 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, the 3D visualisation and analytics software, enables data centre operations teams and co-location providers to improve thermal optimisation, remove thermal and power risk, minimise cooling energy usage and costs, and support corporate ESG and sustainability programs through quantifiable carbon savings. Customers see results in just weeks, with project ROI timescales of under 12 months in many regions.
About IDC Solutions Pty
IDC Solutions is the premier provider of managed network infrastructure services and solutions. Based in Sydney, the company has worked across a range of industries for over 40 years – building deep expertise in data centre management and the provision of specialist cooling and energy efficiency solutions such as its EziBlank® data centre air flow management proposition. For more information, visit www.idcsolutions.com
About EkkoSense
EkkoSense is an industry leader in the provision of advanced sensing technology, SaaS DCIM-class visualisation & monitoring software, and analytics solutions for critical facilities such as data centres. The company is committed to eliminating thermal risk and helping organisations to monitor, manage and maximise their data centre performance. EkkoSense Pty was officially launched in 2024.
Press Contacts: Cheryl Billson, PR for EkkoSense, [email protected]
