Only those who really know their inventory can make optimal use of resources while complying with applicable regulations. In data centers, inventory management is also crucial for security reasons. DC Vision enables companies to seamlessly integrate and automate inventory management into their processes. The software combines augmented reality (AR), digital twin technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This gives you greater transparency and control over your IT inventory. 

Let’s look at how DC Vision collects and processes data via API-based connectors from Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) or other IT asset management systems. Find out how you can use DC Vision to collect missing data directly at the rack and enter it into the inventory management system. 

Initial state 

• A company operates a data center/colocation/edge/server rooms/IDFs/MDFs with a variety of IT hardware. To ensure operational efficiency and compliance, the inventory must be reliably managed and tracked. 
• Only part of the data is stored in the existing backend system; the majority of the attributes still need to be collected and integrated. 

Requirements 

• Collection and integration of the existing data from the backend 
• Collection of missing information on site
• Identification of hardware manufacturer and model; allow additional information to be entered by the technical team 

• DC Vision's API-based interfaces tap into the existing backend, fetching available asset data. 
• The gathered data is processed and organized within DC Vision for a consolidated view. 

• In areas where the backend lacks data, DC Vision is deployed to capture field data. 
• Technicians equipped with DC Vision scan the hardware inventory in the field. Utilizing AI technology, DC Vision efficiently collects data during rack scanning, recognizing the make and model of the hardware. 

• After detection, the technicians add more data to DC Vision, such as the status of the inventory, the location and the configuration. 
• DC Vision provides them with a user-friendly interface to easily enter and update inventory data. 

• The data enriched in DC Vision is then synchronized again with the backend, ensuring a uniform and always up-to-date inventory. 
• Based on the updated data, automated workflows trigger necessary actions such as compliance checks and asset optimization. 

• Enhanced asset visibility and control 
• Streamlined compliance and audit processes 
• Improved operational efficiency and resource optimization  

DC Vision by DC Smarter enables companies to collect, integrate and update their inventory data, ensuring a complete and always up-to-date inventory overview. Through seamless integration with the existing backend and the intelligent collection of data on site, DC Vision closes data gaps and brings the company towards up-to-date inventory management and optimized operations. By leveraging augmented reality, digital twin and AI technology, DC Vision offers a futuristic yet robust solution to current challenges in inventory management.