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DATA CENTRES


of their HVAC system at any given time, whether on or off-site. What’s vital is that all remote monitoring systems have the right security in place to keep data secure. Data breaches can cost hundreds of millions of pounds in fines, reimbursement of customers and financial institutions and legal fees. However, the cost of not using remote monitoring systems can be just as high. Over the years, we’ve seen large commercial buildings saving huge sums as a direct result of an integrated monitoring approach, including:  £80k to £120k over a ten-year period, by improving energy efficiency, extending equipment life, reducing water treatment costs and importantly, preventing catastrophic failure.


 40% reduction in sampling costs.  £20k + saved by trouble shoot- ing, small issues can be resolved quickly, before they become more expensive and disruptive problems.


Alongside security concerns, overheating is a huge threat to data centres. If servers get too hot they will become inefficient and unreliable, in some cases shutting down to protect themselves. This can lead to lasting damage to valuable equipment and large-scale loss of critical data.


Cooling systems play a vital role


in data centre operations; however, these complex networks can easily become blocked, putting strain on energy supplies. Closed-circuit systems are particularly vulnerable to corrosion and scale, problems which can cause long-term operational inefficiencies and high costs if they are neglected or mismanaged. To mitigate against these costs, we use Hevasure’s intelligent monitoring technology which uses high-quality sensors and IoT technology to detect adverse conditions that could lead to corrosion in closed-circuit water systems – the veins and arteries of the HVAC system.


Data is captured every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day to give an exact


overview of system conditions. Internal processing determines if critical levels are exceeded, triggering alarms sent direct to the responsible party. Critically, this approach allows for early identification of potential issues before the damage has been done, leading to preventative maintenance and active service interventions, while extending the life of valuable assets. Don’t play the blame game Another benefit of remote


monitoring is transparency and accountability. In complex and critical environments, FMs often end up taking on the responsibility – and cost – of a cooling breakdown. Intelligent, cumulative data from a real-time monitoring system can help to pinpoint the cause of the problems, allowing costs to be passed on. In one example, our approach allowed a building operator to pass on remediation costs of £300,000 to the tenant using the evidence from the remote monitoring system. By comparison, this cost £2,500 per year for a total of three years – a worthwhile investment. This ability to track system condition 24/7 is valuable for data centre owners, particularly in co-location facilities where there a variety of tenants and third parties have an interest in the site. If disaster does strike, remote monitoring records can provide vital evidence and damage control. Recent developments in secure


monitoring technology mean that now building owners and FMs do not need to choose between operational efficiency and data security. Innovative HVAC monitoring systems use BACnet, the secure building automation network, rather than the cloud for storing critical data. Secure monitoring systems have played a crucial role in allowing data centre owners to find an equilibrium between building performance and efficiency, cost and data security.


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