Business Archives

Feb 07 / By Mark Kaloudis

It’s Time for a Smaller, More Powerful UPS for Edge Computing Sites

As the need for compute, storage, and analytics grows, data center rack space gets tighter and tighter, leaving little or no room for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The problem is that the more capacity… Read Article »

Feb 02 / By Chris Hanley

Smile, You’re on Camera. How Edge Computing Will Support Machine Vision in Stores

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? You are. Cameras are everywhere these days – traffic lights, front doors, supermarkets, you name it. But cameras aren’t just for surveillance and security anymore. Pioneering retailers have… Read Article »

Jan 25 / By Jamie Bourassa

The Dog Ate My Wi-Fi Extender – Why Edge Computing Protection Matters

The first thing you should know is that no dogs were injured in the writing of this post – though a small Wi-Fi extender pod did go through a bit of a rough patch. You… Read Article »

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 »

Nov 19 / By Chris Hanley

It’s Omnichannel or Bust – Why Retailers are Turning to Edge Computing

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail industry will never be the same. And that’s not a bad thing. Before the pandemic, retailers were already investing in new technologies to modernize the shopping experience. However,… Read Article »

Nov 01 / By Chris Hanley

Black Friday: Why Edge Computing is a Lynchpin in Supply & Demand

For the second consecutive year, Black Friday is breaking with tradition. In fact, Black Friday has already started. Retailers are encouraging consumers to shop early because of supply chain issues that have persisted since the… Read Article »

Oct 26 / By Jamie Bourassa

Why Edge Computing Deployments Require Resilient, Sustainable Solutions

I recently sat down with Dave McCarthy, IDC Research Vice President, and Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director, to discuss strategies that drive resilient edge spaces while maximizing resources. We talked about the role of edge… Read Article »

Sep 01 / By Mark Kaloudis

Three Ways to Minimize UPS Deployment Costs at Edge Computing Sites

Here’s the thing about edge computing ― an edge site can be located just about anywhere, from a small, forgotten closet in an office building to a standalone structure in the nether regions of a… Read Article »

Aug 06 / By Mark Kaloudis

Lithium-ion Batteries in UPSs Bring Lots of Benefits to Customers and Opportunity to Partners

IT Solution Providers are becoming more educated on Lithium-ion because the technology offers tremendous benefits for customers while presenting new UPS deployment opportunities, which means more sales for partners. And the good news is Schneider… Read Article »

Jul 01 / By Steven Brown

How to Make Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems Less Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

The ongoing rash of headline-grabbing cyber attacks highlights just how important it is to do everything in our power to protect IT environments. This includes managing the security of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). In fact,… Read Article »