Not all outages are caused by disasters. Some providers must have planned downtime to make improvements and do other work. Planned outages are significantly different from other incidents in a few key ways. If an outage is planned, an organization can inform its customers and take...
Power is essential to keep cities running, and the impact of downtime can result in major damages as people try to make up for lost time. The recent San Francisco power outage demonstrated just how much of an effect a blackout can have on a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...