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EMERSON SURVEY SHOWS GLOBAL ECONOMIC DOWNTURN NOT SLOWING PURSUIT OF
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[Columbus, Ohio June 23, 2009]
A new Emerson (NYSE: EMR) survey shows that, despite the global economic downturn, data center managers are investing in energy-efficiency initiatives to help manage operating expenses and reduce environmental impact.
The survey, from the Aperture Research Institute™ of Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, revealed that 87 percent of data center managers have implemented such efficiency initiatives in their facilities, but only 22 percent believe that the economic downturn will slow the pace of these efforts. The same survey of more than 100 data center professionals showed that, with efficiency in mind, they are looking at ways to squeeze more from existing resources, with 80 percent of data center managers confident they can create at least 10 percent additional capacity through better management of existing IT assets. Thirty percent said they could find an additional 20 percent. “The companies with the best chance of emerging from the current economic downturn strongly positioned to compete are those that invest in tools that enable them to gain actionable insight into their resource allocations,” said Andrew Fanara, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR products program manager. “This information will enable them to make smart decisions that will result in cost savings and operational efficiency.”
Emerson Data Center Survey – Add One A separate survey from Emerson Network Power of more than 120 members of its Data Center Users Group (DCUG) confirmed that IT budgets are tight but that energy efficiency remains a top-of-mind objective.
For instance, 47 percent of respondents listed energy efficiency as one of their top facilities and network concerns. Additionally, the current economic environment has forced 61 percent of respondents to cut budgets, while 35 percent of respondents have been forced to delay data center build or expansion projects.
“With the global economy in a downturn, data center managers are being faced with the combined challenge of rising demand for IT services and tightening budgets. This is forcing them to find new ways of doing more with less,” said Steve Yellen, principal of the Aperture Research Institute. “From the results of our survey, it appears that data center managers are placing a greater focus on utilization and efficiency of existing resources. This is likely to cause a revitalized focus on tools that provide insight into resource allocation and use.”
The latest Aperture Research Institute research note is available at www.apertureresearchinstitute.org, and the results of the spring 2009 DCUG survey are available on www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
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About Knürr
Knürr AG based in Arnstorf, Bavaria, was founded in 1931, and in January 2006 became part of Emerson Network Power, a division of the global technology leader, Emerson, which has an annual turnover of 20 billion dollars, 140,000 employees and 277 production sites around the world. Knürr’s system solutions in the world of information and network technology and telecommunications soon established the company’s exceptional reputation as one of the leading developers and manufacturers of rack and enclosure platforms. These include systems for the indoor and outdoor area, all relevant active and passive components in the 19-inch construction area, and the thermal and cable management technologies this entails. With standardized and customized developments, the company supports its customers with innovative technologies and comprehensive knowledge in the completion of its assignments.
For more information go to: www.knuerr.com |
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About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power is an Emerson Group company (NYSE: EMR) and industry leader with its continuity solutions (Business-Critical Continuity™). The company is recognized as a reliable provider of flexible and dependable solutions that effectively protect the important components of the customer’s infrastructure. On the basis of the biggest global service organization in the industry, Emerson Network Power provides a wide range of innovative power supply, cooling and connection solutions. Added to this are services for the computer, communication, health care and industrial systems areas. Emerson Network Power’s most important product brand names include Liebert, ASCO, Astec and Lorain.
You will find more information on Emerson Network Power’s products and corporate solutions at www.emerson.com
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About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), and as a leading technology and development specialist provides globally innovative customer solutions in the areas of network power supply, process management, industrial automation and thermal management, as well as the corresponding equipment and tools. In fiscal 2008 the company generated turnover of US $ 24.8 bn.
For more information go to www.emerson.com |
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