Server rooms and data centers contain critical equipment that must be maintained in the correct operating environment for peak performance and reliability. Physical security is also paramount. Monitor temperature, humidity, power failure, security, floods and equipment failure. Receive an alarm by email or text message in case of any trouble. Some systems can also tie in directly to your equipment.
According to a survey by the Yankee Group, almost half of the corporations researched put their downtime costs at upwards of $1,000 per hour. with nine percent estimating costs up to or more than $50,000 an hour!