US Patent 10171297 Multivariable controller for coordinated control of computing devices and building infrastructure in data centers or other locations

A method includes obtaining first information associated with control of multiple computing devices, where the first information relates to possible changes to processing tasks performed by the computing devices. The method also includes obtaining second information associated with building infrastructure operations performed by one or more building systems of one or more buildings that house the computing devices. The method further includes identifying one or more changes to one or more of the computing devices using the first and second information. In addition, the method includes outputting third information identifying the one or more changes.