„Methodological analysis and evaluation of data centre KPIs for certification support and contribution to the definition of novel performance parameters“
The self-funded research project is aligned with the certification and analysis objectives of the data centre operator and aims to determine its „status quo“ in individual aspects. Previously, certification projects have typically been carried out using an interview process or through manual value determination or evaluation. The present research project is dedicated to the automated determination of values and corresponding evaluation by software.
The focus here is not only on utilising the values, attributes and specifications of certificates, but also on making them configurable with customer-specific KPIs (from their operational situation, management specifications, performance parameters) and evaluating them. The aim here is to combine measured data (sensor technology), IT configuration data (configuration) and load profiles (workloads) (see research project „Data Centre and AI“). in relation to a wide variety of performance and management indicators or objectives (KPIs).
Our Partners
High Knowledge
High Knowledge GmbH is a consultant, planner, and solution developer convinced that the new challenges regarding sustainability and climate neutrality for IT infrastructure require new perspectives and new ways to overcome these challenges. HK are, among others, co-authors of the data centre standard DIN EN 50600 and officially approved auditors of the Federal Environment Agency for the „Blue Angel“ for sustainable data centres.
Borderstep Institute for Innovation and Sustainability Ltd.
Borderstep is an independent, non-profit research institute. Working in the field of application-oriented innovation and entrepreneurship research and committed to the guiding principle of sustainable development, they conduct research for sustainable economic management and develop future-oriented action strategies for companies, founders, associations, and politics. (Contact person: Dr. Ralph Hintemann)
Certification examples
Blue Angel
ISO 27001 (IT Security/ ISMS)
TÜV Rheinland Sustainable Datacenter (SC) and DIN/EN 50600-x
Highlights Certification Project
- Participation in the creation of new norms and standards (e.g. TÜV SDC)
- Collaboration in the creation of new KPIs for IT performance measurement
- Definition and Configuration of Data Centre KPIs (Certified, Custom)
- Development of special evaluation dashboards („Current Status“, „Target Achievement“)
- Collecting relevant data for sustainability certifications