This document provides a sneak preview of a November 18th event on data center efficiency and evolution. It discusses how external regulations, IT capabilities, and cost-effective cloud solutions will force data centers to enhance their measurement and reporting capabilities to remain competitive. Better data collection and analysis can provide decision makers with trusted information, visibility into hidden IT costs, and allow for more informed decisions to maximize return on investment. The importance of thorough measurement is emphasized by Google's Green Energy Czar who stated the number one thing for improving data centers is to measure, measure, measure.

1. N compass The Power of Strategic IT November 18 Event Sneak Preview : Data Centers Efficiency. Evolution of the Data Center Connecting the Dots - means bringing them into Focus…

3. Pending energy regulations and reporting requirements

4. Internal Utility and Cloud computing initiatives

5. Availability of cost effective external Utility (Iaas, PaaS) and Cloud computing solutions will challenge traditional data center ownership models

6. Decision makers need information that they trust

7. Better data with proper analysis leads to better decisions

8. Allows visibility into the hidden costs of IT, make a better ROI caseBill Weihl, Google, Green Energy Czar, responsible for one of the most efficient data centers reported. “#1 thing in improving your data center is Measure! Measure! Measure!”