Over the last several years, the trend towards more open IT systems has accelerated. The drivers–lower costs and operational efficiency–have brought together industry stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to form new consortiums. These collaborative industry initiatives…
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The Decentralization of Higher Education IT Spending is Now Underway and “Big Data” is the Reason
Information technology is impacting higher education institutions more than ever before. In the US, for example, a 2015 EDUCAUSE Core Data Service CDS Benchmarking study reports that universities, both public and private, are spending an…
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Power Strips vs. Surge Protectors: What You Need to Know to Stay Protected
With all the electronic devices we use in our homes and offices, we often don’t have enough electrical outlets to plug them all into. Power strips offer a solution, enabling a single outlet to handle…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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No Skimping on Safety: Lithium-ion UPS Batteries Must Meet Stringent Safety Standards
Lithium-ion batteries have been used in uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) for several years now, providing benefits including a longer battery life, smaller size and weight, and lower total cost of ownership vs. traditional UPS lead…
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Is your Business GDPR-Ready?
The European Union (EU) has a new data privacy and breach disclosure law, which went into effect on May 25. That’s why you’ve been getting all those emails from various companies with updates on privacy…
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Lithium-ion Battery Technology Addresses the Two Biggest UPS Concerns: Battery Life and Weight
Historically, the most frequent issues customers have with uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) have to do with two criteria: battery life and weight. But lithium-ion battery technology promises to bring welcome relief, because they last more…
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How an APC Smart-UPS Lithium-Ion UPS Battery Can Significantly Cut Your TCO
When you’re making a technology purchase decision, thinking about Return on Investment (ROI) can help you and others consider whether the solution is worthy of budget. But that’s not the only time when ROI is…
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