While working around any electrical system has the potential to expose personnel to some level of risk, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) and their batteries have a solid safety record when correctly operated and maintained. Having a thorough understanding of how UPS systems work, coupled with exercising proper precautions, will ensure that your organization is able […]
Understanding Modular UPS Systems
When investing in an uninterruptible power system (UPS), it can be challenging to forecast how your power protection requirements might change one, two, five or 10 years down the road. The fear of running out of capacity and having to reinvest in a larger backup power solution has forced many organizations to over-size their UPS […]
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Centralized vs Distributed UPS
understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. In fact, numerous factors come into play when choosing the optimal model for your particular environment. One of the first considerations is whether to deploy a centralized or decentralized solution. In a centralized set-up, one large UPS system is responsible for protecting multiple loads, with the option of […]
How to Implement UPS Equipment into Your Existing Infrastructure
From safeguarding the transfer of critical data during a power outage to keeping life-saving medical devices operational amid fluctuating power conditions, the need for a reliable uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is universal across virtually every industry. However, knowing which type of UPS system to deploy in your existing infrastructure can be challenging. To ensure the […]
The Role of UPSs in Healthcare IT
Healthcare information technology (HIT) systems ― which process information involving storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of healthcare data and knowledge for both communication and decision-making purposes ― are critical to the successful operation of any healthcare organization. Designed to enhance the quality of care, HIT systems enable a broad range of activities in hospitals and […]