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Beyond Temperature Alerts: How NetBotz and DCIM Turn Environmental Data into Smarter Infrastructure Management

Environmental monitoring is no longer simply about knowing whether a server room is getting too hot. For modern IT environments, it is about creating visibility, identifying risk early and turning infrastructure data into actionable decisions. As organisations become increasingly dependent on their IT infrastructure, the physical environment supporting that technology has become just as important […]

The Ghost in Your Server Room: Why the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Means You Can No Longer Ignore the Distributed Estate

The UK digital infrastructure boom is accelerating at a spectacular rate. While massive hyperscale and AI campuses dominate the headlines, a silent crisis is brewing in the long tail of the market. Across the UK, tens of thousands of server rooms, comms closets, and edge cabinets are running blind. Nobody is watching them. Historically, leaving […]

Is Your UPS Just a Expensive Battery? How to Unlock Graceful Unattended Shutdowns

Many organisations invest heavily in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units to safeguard their critical infrastructure. They place them into server rooms or edge environments, plug them in, and consider the job done. However, a worrying trend has emerged: a massive number of organisations purchase high-grade UPS units but fail to configure the intelligent software that […]

From DCIM Software to Managed Outcomes:

Why the Shift to Subscription is a Turning Point The infrastructure management landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. With Schneider Electric transitioning platforms such as EcoStruxure IT Expert (ITE), IT Advisor (ITA), and Data Center Expert (DCE) to subscription-based models, organisations are being presented with more than just a commercial change. This is an opportunity […]

How ESMM.ai Delivers a Single Intelligent View Across Your Infrastructure

In today’s data centre and critical environment landscape, one challenge continues to surface time and time again: Too many systems. Not enough insight. From DCIM platforms and BMS systems through to power, cooling, and IT service management tools, organisations are surrounded by data—but often lack a single, intelligent view that brings it all together. At […]

ESMM AI

ESMM: Intelligent Monitoring, Integration & Optimisation for Critical Infrastructure Turn infrastructure data into actionable insight and optimised performance. Most modern data centres aren’t suffering from a lack of data, they are suffering from a lack of insight. ESMM (Enterprise Secure Monitoring & Management) uses AI-driven analytics and intelligent automation to bridge that gap, connecting your […]

How ESMM CONTROL Unlocks Automated Cooling Optimisation in Schneider-Powered Data Centres

Modern data centres are under increasing pressure to deliver more performance with less energy, less downtime, and lower operational overhead. Cooling is one of the largest energy consumers in any facility, and even small inefficiencies can significantly impact operating costs and thermal stability. For organisations running Schneider Electric cooling systems – such as InRow, Uniflair […]

Stop Wasting Schneider EcoStruxure IT Expert Licences – Here’s How to Fix It

Across the UK and Europe, organisations are investing in Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IT Expert platform to monitor their critical power and infrastructure. It’s powerful, scalable and offers real-time visibility across UPS, PDUs, cooling and environmental devices. But there’s a growing problem that most IT teams don’t spot: ❗ Most organisations are paying for more IT […]

ESMM and Modular Datacentres – The Perfect Partnership for Modern Infrastructure

The datacentre landscape continues to evolve, and so do the challenges of monitoring, managing, and maintaining critical infrastructure. As organisations move toward modular datacentre solutions for agility, scalability, and speed of deployment, the need for smart, unified monitoring has never been greater. That’s where Comtec’s Enterprise Secure Monitoring & Management (ESMM) proposition comes in. Designed […]

Discover the Power of EcoStruxure ITExpert Monitoring, Now with a Free ESMM Trial from Comtec

The world of data centre and infrastructure monitoring is evolving fast, and at Comtec, we’re proud to be helping UK businesses make the most of it through our Enterprise Secure monitoring & Management (ESMM) service. With Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure ITExpert, you gain deep visibility into your UPS, cooling, and IT assets, wherever they’re located. But […]

When are CRACs still a good idea for cooling your datacentre – and what’s changed since 2023?

Two years ago, in our original blog, we explored the conditions under which Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRACs) are a valid and efficient solution for datacentre cooling. At that time, we looked at power density, redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, and how CRACs compare to in-row, in-rack, and DX-based cooling strategies. Since 2023, some key advances […]

Introducing ESMM MAINTAIN: Proactive Care and Fast Recovery for Your Critical Infrastructure

When it comes to secure power and IT infrastructure, monitoring and auditing are only part of the story. To ensure true resilience, you also need a plan to keep your systems in optimal condition, and the ability to respond quickly when something goes wrong. That’s why Comtec Power has created ESMM MAINTAIN — the next […]

Introducing ESMM ALERT: Guaranteed Critical Infrastructure Notifications

When it comes to your power and IT infrastructure, an alert is only valuable if it reaches the right person at the right time. Waiting until morning to discover an overnight UPS failure or cooling alarm can cost valuable uptime, data integrity, and revenue. That’s why Comtec Power has created ESMM (Enterprise Secure Monitoring & […]

Introducing ESMM CONTROL: Secure Power Monitoring and Management

Introducing ESMM CONTROL: Secure Power Monitoring and Management At Comtec Power, we’re excited to announce our new managed service offering: ESMM CONTROL. Building on the robust capabilities of Comtec’ Secure Power solutions, ESMM CONTROL combines the global visibility of Cloud based monitoring with local fail-safe automation through onsite software to give you the best of […]

ESMM VIEW : Is Your Datacentre Smart Enough? Start With Our Health Assessment

At Comtec Power, we’re helping organisations take the first confident step toward smarter, safer, and AI-ready infrastructure with ESMM (Enterprise Secure Monitoring & Management) VIEW – a practical, engineer-led assessment of your server room or datacentre. Whether you’re in strategic future planning, consolidation, run rate or even fire fighting – our approach can create a clear […]

Introducing ESMM from Comtec Power: A Smarter, Simpler Way to Manage Your Critical Infrastructure

In today’s fast-evolving IT and operational landscape, real-time visibility and proactive management are critical for maintaining uptime, compliance, and performance — especially for organisations preparing for AI, hybrid cloud, or increased digital reliance. That’s why Comtec Power is proud to introduce ESMM : Enterprise Secure Monitoring & Management, our tailored managed service built on Schneider […]

Is Your Server Room Ready for AI? Preparing On-Site Infrastructure for the Next Wave of Innovation

AI is no longer just for hyperscalers. Here’s how Comtec Power helps companies maintain and modernise their on-site data centres to support AI workloads. The AI Revolution Isn’t Just in the Cloud While the world’s largest companies deploy AI across massive, hyperscale data centres, many businesses are now finding that AI workloads are coming closer […]

Schneider Electric Galaxy VXL UPS, the Industry’s Most Compact, High Density Power Protection System for AI, Data Center, and Large-Scale Electrical Workloads

New, ultra-compact UPS offers next-generation power protection for critical infrastructure environments, including AI-ready data centers, semiconductors, commercial, and industrial manufacturing facilities. Pioneering high-density design and fault-tolerant architecture maximizes availability and offers up to 99% efficiency while minimizing total cost of ownership. Includes enhanced safety and cyber security features, and remote monitoring capabilities. Introducing Schneider Electric’s […]

Improving Communications Room Environments in NHS/Healthcare Estates

In healthcare settings, even a brief power loss or an overheated comms room can have far-reaching consequences. From disrupted patient records to downtime in critical services, the stakes are high. Since 2020 we have been helping several NHS trusts and private healthcare organisations to assess the state of their communications rooms and address the often-overlooked […]

Comtec at the Forefront of Innovation and Sustainability: Nick Claxson Speaks at Schneider Electric’s Global Service Partner Event

On Wednesday 9th October 2024, Nick Claxson, CEO of Comtec, had the honour of representing the UK’s EcoXpert Partners at Schneider Electric’s Global Service Partner event. The event brought together over 200 leaders worldwide to discuss innovation and sustainability, topics central to the future of the technology and energy industries. As one of APC by […]

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