Networks and data centres face the same challenges: how to predict and profitably deliver the right network, computing and storage capacity for customers whist an explosion of data consumption and demand is taking place. The fear of failing to deliver often drives networks and data centres to over-compensate, with under-utilised infrastructure and assets draining profitability.In the planning phase predictive analytics enables investment in the right combination of infrastructure to manage current and future growth. In live operation, real time capacity management and forecasting gives providers the insight to problem solve, optimise and improve.