Reports & Publications
The DICE program offers the strength of a seasoned team of computing, network and cooling experts with the objectivity of an independent, third party evaluator. Through our proven independent testing methodology, the team tests and evaluates hardware and software products and generates test and evaluation reports to enable informed decisions and accurate product information.
We offer DICE reports documenting tests and evaluations conducted in the DICE environment as well as special studies including data management challenges and surveys on power and cooling. A wealth of information is available from the DICE team of experts and collaborators. Quite simply, the DICE environment provides
Real Data
Real Results
DICE/IDC Special Study
DICE teamed up with IDC to conduct a special study on the current power and cooling practices in HPC as well as plans for future power and cooling innovations. The report, Power & Cooling Practices and Planning at Data Centers, was conducted in two phases. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the study are complete.
Power and Cooling Practices and Planning at Data Centers
TO DOWNLOAD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, click on the report title below.
Phase 1 Overview - pages 1-5 of complete report (pdf)
Phase 2 Overview - pages 1-6 of complete report (pdf)
FOR A FULL COPY OF ONE OR BOTH REPORTS, please email dicereports@avetec.org.
DICE Test & Evaluation Reports, White Papers & Special Studies
Select the report below or browse through our list of complimentary publications and report overviews. You can also use the Search box at the top of the page and type in a keyword. Simply click on the name of the report to download a pdf file.

