
Data center trends to watch for in 2015
By Donna DonnowitzJanuary 28, 2015
Companies to invest more into IT
IT Business Edge predicted two related trends for 2015 that suggest corporate IT may finally be getting its due. According to the resource, CIOs will look to IT managers for input on how the the company's data center is making the most of technology currently deployed. With those raised expectations may also come budgetary support that could allow IT teams to make serious structural upgrades to the company's infrastructure. The resource also predicted greater communication between CIOs and IT teams as higher-ups look to make better use of the expertise of data center managers and their staff.
IPv6 support will become more important than ever
According to TechRepublic, the inevitable end of IPv4 is creeping closer and closer, emphasizing the need for devices with IPv6 support in 2015, despite the current low adoption numbers - the resource noted that adoption in the United States and many European nations hovers below 15 percent, while use in China barely surpasses 1.5 percent. Sooner than later, however, hardware across the data center, from racks to serial-to-Ethernet converters, will need to be compatible with the new protocol.
Perle's serial to Ethernet converters connect serial based equipment across an Ethernet network. The Perle IOLAN range of Console Servers, Device Servers and Terminal Servers feature built-in support for IPv6 along with a broad range of authentication methods and encryption technologies.