In today’s data center, the widespread deployment of virtualization, combined with exponential growth in the cost of power, demands a new level of energy management intelligence that goes far beyond current products that just collect data and report (such as faceplate or fixed de-rating technologies). Viridity EnergyCenter software delivers the ability for Data Center, Facilities and IT Managers to obtain immediately actionable information about power consumption and equipment utilization from the data center in a way that yields a rapid return on investment (ROI), as well as a long-term sustainable business organization.