As the global data center industry is set to triple in size over the next decade, driven by advancements in AI, integrating data and technology becomes essential for optimizing operations and enhancing efficiency. Convergint and Axis Communications have partnered to advance the digital infrastructure landscape significantly. By integrating Axis Communications’ advanced solutions, this collaboration is elevating server room protection and setting new standards in digital infrastructure. Addressing key challenges with innovative technologies, the partnership is driving substantial improvements in both efficiency and security.

Addressing challenges in data center and building operations

Data centers and smart buildings face critical challenges including:

Energy efficiency

Buildings and data centers face pressure to cut high energy use and emissions.

Siloed data

Separate systems hinder efficient data use and actionable insights.

Physical security

Increased scrutiny and recent incidents call for enhanced security measures.

Operational efficiency

Outdated surveillance technology leads to high energy use and operational costs.

System solutions & benefits

To address the key challenges in data centers and smart buildings, the partnership introduces innovative solutions:

  • Data integration and AI utilization: Integration of sensors, actuators, and AI provides actionable insights and boosts efficiency by breaking down data silos and enabling smart systems that cut energy and maintenance costs significantly.

  • Advanced surveillance technology: Modern network cameras with AI, radar-video integration, and modular designs offer enhanced detection capabilities, operational efficiency, and versatile applications beyond traditional video streaming.

  • Enhanced security measures: Automated response systems and internal threat detection using advanced sensors improve security by reducing the need for human intervention and monitoring environmental hazards.

  • Energy efficiency in surveillance: Technologies like Zipstream, edge analytics, and low-light solutions reduce bandwidth, energy consumption, and storage needs, enhancing overall system efficiency.

System results

By leveraging data integration and AI, these solutions drive significant improvements for data centers and smart buildings:

  • Improved efficiency: Data integration and AI cut energy use and costs significantly, leading to up to 25% savings for smart buildings and enhanced efficiency for data centers.

  • Enhanced security: Advanced surveillance and automated systems improve threat detection and security while minimizing false positives.

  • Cost savings: Modular cameras and efficient solutions reduce power consumption, licensing fees, and maintenance costs.

The collaboration between Convergint and Axis Communications is elevating the protection of server rooms through multi-layered resiliency strategies. By integrating advanced AI and surveillance technologies, this partnership enhances security, efficiency, and sustainability, meeting the needs of colocation and hyperscale data centers while driving brand awareness and generating leads.

Contact an expert today to explore how Convergint’s partnership with Axis Communications can elevate data center operations and efficiency with advanced technology solutions.

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About Axis Communications

Axis enables a smarter and safer world by creating solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. They are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.

Effective security and safety is a multi-layered approach involving people, processes, and technologies. Convergint-provided products and services are only one part of this multi-layered approach, will not detect or prevent all threats or solve every risk, and should not be your sole method of security or safety. Please see the “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” documentation, available at convergint.com/terms, prior to using a Convergint-installed system.

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