When coordinating a data center decommissioning project, there are many factors to consider and roles to assign. Will your used equipment be sold or recycled? Who will manage the vendors and contractors involved? How will the space be restored when the process is completed? With so many different factors to consider, having a team of …
Power outages can cause billions of dollars of damage and downtime to businesses nationwide when proper systems are not in place to mitigate the loss of power. In 2020, there were three major power outage events recorded. Each of these events affected at a minimum of 1.5 million electricity users. Let’s explore what the biggest …
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As experts in the Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) industry, here at CI Group we have seen our fair share of UPS support issues. Learn more about these common issues and how your business can avoid them to prevent damage and downtime. Issue #1: There is nobody onsite qualified to address a UPS problem …
Upgrading, changing, or replacing your facility’s Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. As experts in the industry, we’ve got some tips to share to help make your UPS replacement experience a successful one! Tip #1: Plan Ahead Arm yourself with knowledge when you are planning to replace your …
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Some facilities cannot go without power because lives depend on it. Nursing care centers are home to senior citizens whose care requires constant, uninterrupted electrical power. These types of facilities need reliable power and it is essential to have a strong emergency back-up power system in place to keep those life saving systems working properly. …
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When decommissioning a data center, the key factors to consider are: safety, security, time, and cost. Your data center infrastructure equipment is a valuable asset. After your IT infrastructure systems are removed, there must be plans in place to professionally decommission your infrastructure equipment. This includes your back up generators, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), power …
Business continuity is of utmost importance now when businesses depend on technology to maintain daily operations and workflow. Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs) are the power source of choice when instant hold over power is needed to keep sensitive electronic systems operational. There are many applications where a UPS is needed, but not all of those …
Introduction Having a reliable generator is crucial towards your keeping your continued operations running smoothly and efficiently. The last thing you want for your facility, data center, or building is for a power outage to derail business as usual. Reliability can depend on your fuel choice for your emergency generator. Natural gas and diesel generators …
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What is it that drives the need for a generator set for any given critical facility? Is it the need to have something shiny in the back of a parking lot? [Not really] It is continuity of business and peace of mind that if there is a loss of utility power it will still …
Used and Refurbished UPS for Sale You are a savvy business owner and you are one that likes to be one step ahead of anything that could be coming down the pipe. One of the best ways you can protect your business, especially if you are running a business that relies heavily or completely on …
Data centers are types of businesses that really rely heavily on power sources to continue running. If the power goes out, the business is not running. While this is something to keep top of mind when you are running a data center, it is also something to keep in mind if you are buying a …