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Is it time to replace your uninterruptible power supply?

October 3, 2023 admin apc smart-ups modular ultra, apc smart-ups ultra, Edge Computing, Power Distribution and Management, Sustainability, uninterruptible power supplies

Credit to Author: Michael Mahan| Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:52:41 +0000

Like all other IT equipment, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) has a finite lifespan. The average expected lifecycle of a UPS is eight-to-ten years. The batteries typically need to be replaced at least three times during that lifespan. Of course, once a UPS reaches the end…

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Why companies are turning to IT solution providers to make their edge computing sites more sustainable

September 27, 2023 admin APC, bridgestone, data centers, Edge Computing, esg strategy, micro data center, Sustainability

Credit to Author: Anna Timme| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:54:02 +0000

Data processing is energy-intensive work in large centralized data centers and distributed edge computing environments. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centers, server rooms, and data transmission networks account for 1-1.5% of global electricity use and nearly 1% of energy-related GHG emissions. Many organizations have…

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How to optimize energy usage at edge computing sites

September 22, 2023 admin APC, data centers, DCIM, Edge Computing, Energy Efficiency, green premium, Sustainability

Credit to Author: Anna Timme| Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:25:07 +0000

Across distributed computing networks, the rise of edge computing is driving the performance of network perimeter computing devices. Yet, a direct consequence of this growth is the additional consumption of power and the associated increase in edge computing system carbon emissions. For these reasons, it…

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Why schools still require resilient edge computing solutions to support digitization

September 21, 2023 admin APC, data centers, digitization, Edge Computing, Education, Education/Research, k–12 schools

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:25:34 +0000

Now that we have moved past the pandemic phase of Covid-19, school districts worldwide have the opportunity to prioritize the advancement of their digitization strategies by adopting new learning tools and upgrading their infrastructure. Additionally, it is crucial for them to ensure that their IT…

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It’s time for a smaller, more powerful UPS for edge computing sites

September 19, 2023 admin backup power, data centers, Edge Computing, Power Distribution and Management, uninterruptible power supply

Credit to Author: Mark Kaloudis| Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:30:00 +0000

As the need for compute, storage, and analytics grows, data center rack space gets tighter and tighter, leaving little or no room for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The problem is that the more capacity you pack into a rack enclosure, the more powerful the UPS you’ll…

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Justifying IT Infrastructure Spend with Edge Computing to Improve Manufacturing Sustainability

September 12, 2023 admin adam compton, data centers, Edge Computing, manufacturing, Sustainability

Credit to Author: Adam Compton| Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:05:00 +0000

Ahead-of-the-curve manufacturing facilities have recognized that sustainability is increasingly important for driving growth and global competitiveness, leading to benefits ranging from reducing costs and waste to ensuring the long-term viability of the business. It may not be obvious that IT departments can contribute significantly to…

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How to get long term value from a modular single-phase UPS

September 1, 2023 admin Edge Computing, Power Distribution and Management, Power Protection, single-phase ups, total cost of ownership, uninterruptible power supply

Credit to Author: Michael Mahan| Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:46:57 +0000

When purchasing a single-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS), you may be tempted to make a decision based on unit price, but spending less upfront can cost you more in the long run. Total cost of ownership is the calculation that ultimately matters most. The type of…

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Top 3 considerations for choosing sustainable uninterruptible power supplies

September 1, 2023 admin circularity, Edge Computing, Power Distribution and Management, power protection systems, Sustainability, uninterruptible power supplies

Credit to Author: Michael Mahan| Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:16:35 +0000

More than two-thirds of IT requests for proposal (RFP) include a sustainability component, according to recent Canalys research. This is because businesses want to reduce their carbon footprint, and one way to do it is by investing in solutions that meet sustainability standards. When it…

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