Smart-UPS Archives

Why remote device reboot through an uninterruptible power supply is a big deal

There’s a common saying in IT support: “If all else fails, reboot.” Your router or printer stopped working? Maybe your IP camera is acting up? Unplug the wayward device, wait a few seconds, and then… Read Article »

Feb 10 / By Rajesh Thangaraj

Edge computing enables sustainability and climate awareness

Data centers consume an estimated 200 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy each year–more than the energy consumption of some countries. They also produce an estimated 2% of all global CO2 emissions. These figures are both staggering… Read Article »

Nov 17 / By Mark Kaloudis

Keeping It Simple: Cloud-Enabled Uninterruptible Power Supply Simplifies Deployment and Management

Technology should be easy to use. You want to be able to install it without fuss and, once a device is running, you shouldn’t have to keep checking on it to make sure it’s working…. 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 »

Jun 01 / By Pankaj Sharma

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… Read Article »

May 08 / By Pankaj Sharma

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… Read Article »

Mar 14 / By Pankaj Sharma

3 Questions to Ask Regarding the Security of your UPS Management Software

Across small and medium businesses, millions of small (5 kVA and below) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are hooked up directly to key servers that help to run and operate the business. These UPSs provide valuable… Read Article »

Nov 20 / By Pankaj Sharma

Bringing the Power of Lithium-Ion for IoT and Edge Computing Applications through APC Smart-UPS

“APC single-phase UPS with Li-Ion battery fills industry gap by addressing customer demand for greater resiliency, simplified maintenance and lower cost of ownership” Increasingly, business-critical applications and IoT systems are being moved closer to the… Read Article »

Nov 15 / By Rob McKernan

How Cloud is Making Local IT Networks More Reliable with Connected UPSs

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers do not really need much convincing that the uninterruptible power supply – or UPS – is the cornerstone of network reliability and availability. For more than three decades,… Read Article »

Aug 30 / By Steven Carlini

Top Five Reasons Power and Cooling Is Critical to Edge Computing

Edge computing is bringing compute, storage and management capabilities to the edge of the network – just close enough to prevent the lag and potential security issues of the cloud without clogging up the network… Read Article »