Top 10: DCIM Solution Providers

Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions are tools which monitor, measure and manage a data centre’s IT equipment. Such software allows operators to improve their data centre efficiency and design planning.

DCIM software is able to replace homegrown databases and bridges the information between organisational domains and IT to improve the total utilisation of a data centre. Operation managers, therefore, gain visibility that allows them to identify, locate, visualise and manage all physical data centre assets, forward plan capacity for future data centre growth and provision new equipment with speed.

These are the Top 10 DCIM solution providers, each of which is showcasing how technology can revolutionise the way data centres are managed.

10) EkkoSense

• CEO: Dean Boyle
• Location: UK
• Founded: 2013

EkkoSense has changed the DCIM space through its focus on immersive, AI-driven thermal management. By leveraging low-cost wireless sensors and advanced 3D visualisation, the company enables operators to eliminate thermal risk and significantly reduce cooling energy consumption.

Its EkkoSoft Critical platform provides real-time visibility that many legacy systems lack. 

As data centres face increasing pressure to meet ESG targets, EkkoSense stands out for its ability to deliver immediate, measurable carbon savings through granular environmental data and intuitive software.

9) Huawei

• CEO: Ren Zhengfei
• Location: China
• Founded: 1987

Huawei’s NetEco DCIM solution is a core component of its smart data centre portfolio, integrating AI to automate O&M processes. 

The platform is designed to manage everything from power and cooling to security and environment in a single interface. 

By using digital twin technology, Huawei enables predictive maintenance and intelligent energy management, which helps in reducing the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of facilities. 

Its global scale and massive R&D investment ensure its DCIM tools remain at the cutting edge of hardware-software integration.

8) Cisco

• CEO: Chuck Robbins
• Location: US
• Founded: 1984

While primarily known for networking, Cisco’s influence in DCIM comes through its Nexus Dashboard and Intersight platforms. These tools bridge the gap between IT infrastructure and facility management, offering a holistic view of the technology stack. 

Cisco’s focus on "Application-First" infrastructure allows operators to understand how environmental factors impact workload performance. 

By providing deep insights into energy consumption across switches and servers, Cisco helps organisations align their digital strategy with sustainability goals while maintaining high levels of network resilience.

7) Eaton

• CEO: Paulo Ruiz
• Location: Ireland 
• Founded: 1911

Eaton has transitioned from a traditional power management hardware provider to a leader in digital intelligence through its Brightlayer Data Centres suite. 

Its DCIM software excels in power monitoring and disaster avoidance, allowing users to visualise their entire power chain. Eaton’s solutions are particularly noted for their cybersecurity credentials and seamless integration with virtualisation platforms like VMware and Microsoft.

By focusing on "Power as a Service", Eaton ensures that DCIM is more than just monitoring, but about active electrical optimisation.

6) ABB

• CEO: Morten Wierod
• Location: Switzerland
• Founded: 1988

ABB Ability Data Center Automation is the company’s flagship DCIM offering, providing a comprehensive industrial-grade solution for monitoring, controlling and optimising infrastructure. 

ABB sits at the intersection of power, cooling and enterprise management, offering a platform that is highly scalable for hyperscale environments. 

Its software provides deep mechanical and electrical insights, enabling operators to manage complex systems with high levels of automation. 

ABB’s focus on reliability and modularity makes it a preferred partner for the world’s most mission-critical digital infrastructure projects.

5) Siemens

• CEO: Roland Busch
• Location: Germany
• Founded: 1847

Siemens provides a powerful DCIM proposition through its Desigo CC and White Space Cooling Optimisation (WSCO) solutions. 

The German conglomerate focuses heavily on the "digital twin" concept, allowing operators to simulate changes in the data centre before they are implemented. This reduces the risk of hotspots and over-provisioning. 

Siemens’ software is particularly effective at integrating building management systems (BMS) with IT operations, creating a unified environment that enhances both operational efficiency and the physical security of the data centre asset.

4) Sunbird Software

• CEO: Herman Chan
• Location: US
• Founded: 2015

Sunbird Software has gained a significant market share by focusing purely on DCIM, avoiding the distractions of hardware manufacturing. 

Its second-generation DCIM platform, dcTrack, is widely praised for its ease of use and rapid deployment. Sunbird excels in asset management, capacity planning and visualising real-time power and environmental data. 

By providing highly detailed 3D renderings and automated reporting, Sunbird helps managers solve the "Excel spreadsheet" headache, making it easy to track every cable, server and PDU within a global data centre footprint.

3) Nlyte Software

• CEO: Enzo Greco
• Location: US
• Founded: 2004

Now part of Carrier, Nlyte Software is a pioneer in the DCIM sector. It focuses on the entire lifecycle of data centre management, from initial planning to decommissioning assets. 

Nlyte’s platform is renowned for its robust workflow automation capabilities, which ensure that operational best practices are followed consistently. 

With deep integrations into ITSM tools like ServiceNow, Nlyte bridges the gap between the facility and the broader enterprise IT landscape. 

Its sophisticated analytics engine helps organisations predict future capacity requirements and optimise resource allocation with high precision.

2) Vertiv

• CEO: Giordano Albertazzi
• Location: US
• Founded: 2016

Vertiv is a global powerhouse that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of DCIM tools, including the Trellis platform and the Vertiv Environet suite. 

These solutions offer unparalleled visibility into the critical infrastructure that keeps data centres running. 

Vertiv’s strength lies in its ability to combine enterprise-level software with its own world-class power and cooling hardware. This creates a "single pane of glass" view that allows operators to manage complex, distributed environments – from the edge to the cloud. 

By utilising real-time data and predictive analytics, Vertiv enables users to improve energy efficiency, enhance site security and maximise uptime across their global portfolios.

1) Schneider Electric

• CEO: Olivier Blum
• Location: France
• Founded: 1836

As one of the world's leading energy technology firms, Schneider Electric's influence in the world of data centres is significant, and its EcoStruxure IT platform represents the gold standard for DCIM. 

This cloud-based architecture allows for the remote monitoring and management of physical infrastructure across hybrid environments. Schneider Electric has successfully moved the industry toward "DCIM 3.0", focusing on sustainability, resilience and security in a highly distributed world. 

Its software provides actionable insights that help reduce carbon footprints and improve PUE through machine learning and big data. 

By offering a vendor-agnostic approach and a vast partner ecosystem, Schneider Electric ensures that data centre operators can achieve maximum efficiency while future-proofing their operations against evolving regulatory and environmental demands.