backup power 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 »

Mar 18 / By Roseann Brusco

Power Outages: Assess Costs and Risks Before the Lights Go Out

The recent Texas winter storm was a clear reminder that power outages are one of the leading causes of unplanned downtime for businesses, and that translates directly into lost revenue. So, taking steps to mitigate… Read Article »

Jan 25 / By Steven Brown

Battery Health Monitoring: A First Step Toward Predictive Capability in UPS Management

The humble battery is responsible for running so many devices, but it usually only draws attention when it drains. In the IT infrastructure, where batteries are necessary for backup power supplies, the attitude toward them… 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 »

Jul 26 / By Pankaj Sharma

If the Power Is Out, Can You Still Call Emergency Services?

Even when the power is out, you should be able to call 911 or emergency services. That’s why the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States requires voice service providers to inform you about… Read Article »

Jan 25 / By Pankaj Sharma

Bad Weather a Concern? See How this Simple Award-Winning Power Protection Device Can Help

No. It’s not just your imagination. The weather is getting worse and extreme weather conditions are becoming more common. Consider data from Kerry Emanuel, a hurricane expert at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who developed… Read Article »

Dec 13 / By Pankaj Sharma

How Li-ion UPSs Help Reduce Risk in an Increasingly Digital World

As companies increasingly adopt distributed IT strategies, putting digital technology in more and more locations, they need to consider the risks their organization may face should these devices fail – and how to mitigate those… Read Article »

Sep 21 / By Pankaj Sharma

Practical Steps to Follow in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Irma – or any Disaster

It’s been a challenging Atlantic hurricane season this year, to put it mildly, with the likes of Hurricane Harvey and Irma inflicting horrific damage in southern Texas, Florida and the Caribbean. Also, Mexico has experienced… Read Article »

Aug 24 / By Pankaj Sharma

New Award-winning Technology Maintains Home Connectivity During Power Blackouts

The notion that people can use technology in a simple way to manage their comfort, connectivity, and safety at home is gaining rapid acceptance. New smart technology innovation in home automation is now providing homeowners… Read Article »

Apr 22 / By Paul Desmond

How a UPS Monitoring Service Can Help Prevent Costly IT Downtime

For years, research firms and IT vendors have been trying to calculate the cost of business downtime due to IT failures with varying results but a consistent upshot: downtime is expensive. Back in 2011, CA… Read Article »