reliability Archives

Nov 05 / By Pankaj Sharma

Connecting a Building Management System (BMS) to a UPS through BACnet Makes Good Business Sense

Building management systems (BMS) are becoming increasingly common in modern buildings such as hotels, apartment and office buildings – and even individual homes. Also known as a building automation system, the BMS is a computer-based… 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 27 / By Jamie Bourassa

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… 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 »

Feb 07 / By Pankaj Sharma

Safety First: Today’s Li-ion Batteries in UPSs Are Safe, Long-Lasting, and Less Costly

Perhaps you’ve heard that Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now being used in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and it’s sparking (pardon the pun) memories of smartphones catching on fire due to Li-ion battery issues. Let me… Read Article »

Jun 13 / By Rob McKernan

CRN Recognizes 5 APC by Schneider Electric Execs in 2017 “Women of the Channel” List

Each year, CRN’s Women of the Channel list recognizes female executives in the IT channel who show outstanding channel expertise and vision in their roles. I’m proud to announce that five outstanding women from APC… Read Article »

Mar 06 / By Pedro Pereira

Get Ahead of the Forecast: Preparing End Users for Power Outages Caused by Extreme Weather Events

Devastating floods in Northern California and Houston. Tornadoes in New Orleans. Blizzards in the Northeast. That’s just a sample of the natural disasters that have struck so far this year. And if 2017 is anything… Read Article »

Jan 25 / By Pedro Pereira

Up your Cyber Security Game – Using Predictive Analytics to Create a Defense Plan

Cybersecurity has become a frustrating game of whack-a-mole, with new threats constantly showing up in new and unexpected places every time you beat back the last one. At times it feels as if security vendors… Read Article »