power outage Archives

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 »

Mar 24 / By Sarah Jane Hannon

How to Pick the Right UPS for Your Home or Business

The increase in the frequency of severe weather means that power disruptions pose a growing threat to equipment and data within businesses and home offices. Many livelihoods depend on a constant supply of electrical power…. Read Article »

Mar 22 / By Jeff Chabot

4-Step Recovery Checklist for Uninterruptible Power Supplies and other IT Equipment after an Outage

Power outages have become more frequent and severe in recent years. As I write this, communities in Texas and throughout the southern U.S. are recovering after the largest forced blackout and power grid failure in… 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 »

Apr 13 / By Tarunjeet Sarao

Home Office Essentials – How to Stay Connected to Work or School with Battery Backup

More and more people are shifting to work-at-home and online educational scenarios at least part of the time. With that increased reliance on a home-based work or study space comes the requirement for a reliable… Read Article »

Nov 18 / By Halle Epstein

Why Battery Backup is a Must Have to Protect Your Smart Home’s Network

Smart home technology is all the rage, as we rely on a variety of apps and voice commands to play our favorite music, stream TV shows, set the room temperature and get the lighting just… 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 »