While the Internet unequivocally opens the door to countless advantages ― from linking computers across the globe to accelerating communications to enabling online shopping ― at the same time it also provides a space for cybercriminals to squeeze through, threatening an organization’s security. With today’s hackers constantly finding new ways to steal information and wreak […]
Uninterruptible power system (UPS) failures can spell disaster for businesses that rely on this form of backup power to prevent critical data loss. In fact, UPS system failure ranks as the No. 1 cause of unplanned data center outages, according to a report from the Ponemon Institute. Even more disheartening, the same study estimates the […]
Power outages are becoming an alarmingly common occurrence for U.S. businesses. As extreme weather events such as hurricanes, heatwaves and wildfires increase in both frequency and intensity, power supply disruptions are wreaking havoc with business operations. With so much at stake, an increasing number of organizations are investing in backup generators for their buildings. An […]
What is a TVSS? While much attention is given to the need to safeguard critical systems against power outages, the fact of the matter is, it doesn’t take a complete blackout to wreak havoc on sensitive electronic equipment. In fact, a wide range of power anomalies can cause significant damage to your equipment. One ongoing […]
Although the use of generators as a backup power source during power losses is commonly recognized, many people mistakenly interchange the terms “emergency generator” and “standby generator” when describing the equipment relied upon to safeguard critical facilities and processes. In fact, emergency generators are classified quite differently than standby systems. While both emergency and standby […]