Organizations have a number of issues lurking within their power infrastructure. To make sure that energy is being used efficiently, many businesses conduct a power audit. When assessing your facility, be sure to cross these major threats off of your power audit checklist: 1. Equipment is left on Leaving critical pieces of equipment isn’t just […]
Unexpected downtime is a business’s worst nightmare. It costs a lot to recover and can damage an organization’s reputation. Thankfully, there are a few easy steps to help you overcome unexpected downtime. First, you’ll want to run proactive maintenance for your critical systems. Up to 70 percent of data center asset value is in its […]
Power outages are unique in the fact that they can show signs before they occur, or they can happen spontaneously. Either way, organizations must be prepared for their power to go down when they need it most. Here are a few tips to get ready in the case of a business power outage: 1. Develop […]
Hospitals and medical facilities rely on technology and equipment to deliver lifesaving treatments and provide quality patient care. Many of these devices contain sensitive components that can break or cause a power surge across the power environment for the entire facility. When the lights go out in a hospital, there must be measures in place […]
2016 clocked in as the hottest year on record. Rising overall temperatures, on top of seasonal weather extremes, places significant stress on your power supply and critical systems. The continued increases in temperature will boost overall energy demand, impacting our ability to produce and deliver electricity. Warmer climates call for more electricity for air conditioning, […]
Outages can impact any business at anytime. You should ask critical questions to determine if you’re a sitting duck for a power outage or if your systems are prepared for this type of situation. Have you experienced power surges lately? If so, your hardware and its components could be damaged. Fluxes in power deteriorate any […]
When something goes wrong within an organization, it can halt workflows, lose revenue opportunities and cost a lot to recover. Business IT infrastructure is becoming more complex and remains a necessary asset to carry out daily operations. Unfortunately, unplanned downtime can hit any company at any time for a variety of reasons. As the costs […]
When an organization plans its technology setup, an uninterruptible power supply may be overlooked for flashier hardware and software tools. However, a UPS system could be the best investment your business makes this year. Downtime is a major detriment to any business. Power outages and voltage fluctuations can damage internal hardware components and lose critical […]
Power surges are largely unavoidable occurrences caused by lightning, faulty wiring or the activation of a high-power electrical device. Are power surge hazards putting your business at risk of the following interruptions? 1. Slow down operations A power surge with sudden current spikes within an electrical circuit can ultimately lead to an outage. With critical […]
Power outages can happen for a variety of reasons, such as severe weather, human error and malfunctioning hardware. Businesses cannot afford to wait around for the power to be restored, and should instead reap the significant savings from uninterruptible power supply systems. Let’s take a closer look at how organizations can save with UPS systems: […]