Modern DCIM needs visibility, intelligence and cloud control

Schneider Electric · April 14, 2026 · ✓ verified

Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure IT) publishes a blog post that references Gartner’s January 2026 report “Modern DCIM in the Age of AI” and positions EcoStruxure IT as a solution aligned to Gartner’s findings.

  • Main announcement: Schneider Electric cites Gartner (January 2026) reporting that AI-optimized servers can require up to 10× more power and that modern DCIM must be cloud-hosted, analytics-driven, and provide real-time visibility; the blog promotes EcoStruxure IT as a cloud DCIM platform offering real-time energy metrics, predictive insights, and benchmarking to address these challenges.
  • Background and details: Gartner projects global data center energy consumption may double by 2030 to up to 1,000 TWh annually; the article references regulatory drivers (EU EED, CSRD) requiring energy tracking and reporting, and emphasizes features such as predictive analytics, digital-twin simulation, and multi-site cloud visibility. This content is a blog post referencing Gartner’s report (not a primary Gartner press release) and is promotional for EcoStruxure IT.