### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Articles [![What Is Data Center Design? How to Build and Best Practices](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Data%20center%20design.png "What Is Data Center Design? How to Build and Best Practices")](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-center-design) [ ### What Is Data Center Design? How to Build and Best Practices ](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-center-design) Did you know that a smartphone, a toothbrush, and a car all share a common design principle? [ ![Sudipto Paul](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sudipto Paul") SP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sudipto-paul) by Sudipto Paul [![What Is DCIM? How It Optimizes Data Center Operations](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM-FI108-Learn-Article-Images-%5BDCIM%5D_V1a.png "What Is DCIM? How It Optimizes Data Center Operations")](https://www.g2.com/articles/dcim) [ ### What Is DCIM? How It Optimizes Data Center Operations ](https://www.g2.com/articles/dcim) How important is data in an organization? [ ![Dibyani Das](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dibyani Das") DD ](https://learn.g2.com/author/dibyani-das) by Dibyani Das [![Developing Green Data Centers for a Sustainable Future](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/data%20centers.jpg "Developing Green Data Centers for a Sustainable Future")](https://www.g2.com/articles/green-data-centers-for-a-sustainable-future) [ ### Developing Green Data Centers for a Sustainable Future ](https://www.g2.com/articles/green-data-centers-for-a-sustainable-future) The explosive growth of data and the demand for public cloud offerings have contributed to several new large data centers being planned or constructed across the globe. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has coerced numerous companies to look for options to ensure business continuity, leading to data centers growing faster than ever.  [ ![Preethica Furtado](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Preethica Furtado") PF ](https://learn.g2.com/author/preethica-furtado) by Preethica Furtado ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Glossary Terms [![Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI850_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BData_Center_Infrastructure_Management%5D_V1a.png "Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-infrastructure-management-definition) [Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-infrastructure-management-definition) Organizations optimize data centers with data center infrastructure management (DCIM). Understand its benefits and challenges. by Alyssa Towns [![Data Center](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI693_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bdata_center%5D_V1b.png "Data Center")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-definition) [Data Center](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-center-definition) A data center provides an infrastructure for shared access to multiple applications and data. Dive into data center best practices that help secure data. by Sagar Joshi ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Nlyte [What environments does Nlyte Operational AI support?](/discussions/what-environments-does-nlyte-operational-ai-support) What environments does Nlyte Operational AI support? Nlyte Operational AI supports operations across data center, colocation, hybrid cloud, and edge environments. It provides operational visibility, analytics, and decision support for both centralized and distributed infrastructure, helping teams manage growing complexity with confidence. Additional Information: https://www.nlyte.com/operational-ai/ Answered: Michael Wilson on April 28, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-environments-does-nlyte-operational-ai-support/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Nlyte [How does Nlyte Operational AI help data center teams make better decisions?](/discussions/how-does-nlyte-operational-ai-help-data-center-teams-make-better-decisions) How does Nlyte Operational AI help data center teams make better decisions?   Nlyte Operational AI augments, not replaces, human expertise by providing transparent, explainable AI insights tied directly to real infrastructure conditions. Teams can identify risks earlier, evaluate scenarios, and make informed decisions faster, while maintaining full human control over outcomes. Additional Information: https://www.nlyte.com/operational-ai/ Answered: Michael Wilson on April 28, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/how-does-nlyte-operational-ai-help-data-center-teams-make-better-decisions/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Nlyte [What capabilities are included in Nlyte Operational AI?](/discussions/what-capabilities-are-included-in-nlyte-operational-ai) What capabilities are included in Nlyte Operational AI? Nlyte Operational AI brings together four integrated capabilities: 1) Nlyte Intelligence for AI-driven insights, forecasting, and natural-language interaction 2) Placement and Optimization for automated workload and asset placement under power, space, cooling, and business constraints 3) Nlyte Insite for operational visibility and analytics across distributed and edge environments 4) Nlyte Copilot for AI-assisted operational workflows and automation Additional Information: https://www.nlyte.com/operational-ai/ Answered: Michael Wilson on April 28, 2026 [Your answer](/discussions/what-capabilities-are-included-in-nlyte-operational-ai/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=2) - [1](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources) - [2](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=2) - 3 - [4](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=4) - [5](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=5) - [6](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=7) - … - [11](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=11) - [12](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=12) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/data-center-infrastructure-management-dcim/resources?discussions_page=4) ## Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Software Reports Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report