Author: Helen Ding

Helen Ding is the Director for Product Marketing & Initiatives for the Home and Business Networks division of APC by Schneider Electric. Helen joined the strategy function at Schneider Electric in 2012. Prior to that , she held marketing positions with Fortune 500 companies & project management roles in the diplomatic world. Based in Boston One Campus in the US, Helen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Nankai University in China and MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

Dec 14 / By Helen Ding

Severe Weather Making an Uninterruptible Power Supply a “Must” for the Home Office

Yes, in case you’ve been wondering, the weather has gotten worse. Over the past four decades, hurricanes have become stronger and more frequent, according to a 2020 study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy… Read Article »

Jul 10 / By Helen Ding

Assessing Home Power Protection Options: Generators vs. Uninterruptible Power Supplies

As we enter the summer season (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), the likelihood of weather events such as thunderstorms or even hurricanes increases significantly, along with the chance of power failures that often accompany… Read Article »

Apr 11 / By Helen Ding

The One Home Office Tech Essential You Can’t Afford to Miss – Your Battery Backup

Millions of people around the globe now work from a home office at least part of the time, as the gig economy and freelancing workforce keep growing, plus more companies are recognizing the benefits for… Read Article »

Nov 15 / By Helen Ding

Prep your Battery Backup Plan NOW to Protect Sales on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday

Thanksgiving is just around the corner which means businesses – including small businesses – are busy prepping for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, two of the biggest shopping days of the year. While there’s… Read Article »

Oct 16 / By Helen Ding

Why Your Power Outage Survival Kit Should Include Battery Backups and More

Between hurricanes, blizzards, tsunamis and lightning storms, aging infrastructure and car accidents involving utility poles, there’s no shortage of threats that can cause power outages in homes around the world. Given how much we rely… Read Article »

Oct 03 / By Helen Ding

Should You Get an Uninterruptible Power Supply for Every PC User at Your Company?

An IT manager recently posted a question on Spiceworks that generated robust discussion. The simple question was, “Do you purchase a UPS for every PC user?” The poster, “Jason8238,” went on to describe his environment…. Read Article »

Sep 07 / By Helen Ding

Your Electronic Devices Are More Vulnerable Than You Thought – Four Things You Need to Know about Power Surges

Power surges in the electrical system in your home or office are more common than you think. These surges can cause severe damage to electronic devices if they are left unprotected. Where do power surges… Read Article »

Aug 08 / By Helen Ding

Record Heat Brings Power Problems: UPSs and Surge Protectors Offer Relief

Countries throughout the northern hemisphere are experiencing record-breaking heat this summer, creating discomfort among residents that is exacerbated by a related fact: the heat is taxing electric grids to their breaking point, knocking out power… Read Article »

Jun 13 / By Helen Ding

Power Protection can help ensure the best viewing experience, so you don’t miss any of the Big Game!

Preventing Match Interruptions The worst thing that could happen to fans as they watch their favorite teams vie for the cup is an outage that interrupts the TV or internet transmission of a match. No… Read Article »