Many businesses deploy UPS units but then ignore them and the environmental risks that can harm them. They “set ‘em and forget ‘em.” It’s easy to understand why - it’s a matter of out of sight/out of mind. UPS units are literally out of sight because … [Read more...]
What’s El Niño Got to Do With It?
What’s El Niño got to do with the crazy weather the U.S. has experienced the first several weeks of 2016? What’s El Niño got in store for the country through spring? How does El Niño impact the network UPS systems? Let’s start at the beginning. … [Read more...]
The Power Over Ethernet And What It Means For UPS
In 2008, there were several forms of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology being put into practice, including the use of IP security, wireless access points (WAP), VoIP and surveillance cameras. Known as an established form of technology, PoE has … [Read more...]
School District Gets an “A” for Uninterrupted Power
“Education, at every level, is becoming more dependent on technology – the Internet, distance learning, electronic libraries, video conferencing and email every day... Interruptions to computer systems or networks can impact significantly district … [Read more...]
The Cloud vs. a Data Center: The Future of the Server Closet
The advancement of technology means that IT is starting to dominate businesses in the U.S. After all, a poorly sized server or an unreliable network can damage a company's profitability. The equipment, like a Cisco Catalyst WS-C2960X-48FPS-L, locked … [Read more...]
From Reducing Emissions to Electronic Waste, Toyota Leads Green
When Toyota Motor's Facilities Operations Manager inherited "the UPS project" in 2011, he had much to learn about their fleet which was spread throughout 36 different locations across the United States. But he did know one thing: continuous power was … [Read more...]
Windows Server 2003 End of Life: The Perfect Time for a New UPS
Is your business still using the Windows Server 2003 server operating system? You're probably aware of the recent announcement from Microsoft that, as of July 14, 2015, it will no longer be supporting servers and applications using Win2K3. Users who … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for the Next Weather-Related Power Outage?
In late January 2015, Winter Storm Juno pummeled the northeastern United States, dumping up to three feet of snow on many portions of New England. The effects of this paralyzing storm included impassable roads, closed airports and mass transit … [Read more...]
High Winds, Record Cold Ahead…and Surprise Power Outages
A word to the wise: think beyond historical trends and the good Old Farmer's Almanac. That's because between 2003 – 2012, more than 147 million customers were affected by weather-related power outages. And it's not just weather. These days, only one … [Read more...]
When Power Fails, Patient Care Must Go On
When it comes to providing healthcare and critical medical treatment, power outages can literally create life or death situations. That's why Missouri-based Mercy knew it could not afford to take chances with its fleet of Uninterruptible Power … [Read more...]