Monday 22 September 2014

uninterruptible power supplies

Nowadays, information and communications technology is the cornerstone of any modern business and it is important therefore to ensure that computer systems are safeguarded against any damage.

Some businesses are not just facilitated by computers and rely full-time on systems in order to run - any damage to the computer system can mean downtime and downtime means lost revenues. With over 450,000 company premises in the United Kingdom experiencing power cuts every year, ensuring systems are kept safe is an increasing concern for some business owners.

In order to prevent any loss of power from causing problems in the workplace, many firms are opting to install an uninterruptible power supply (or UPS for short). UPS systems are installed between the mains power supply and ICT equipment. The primary purpose of an uninterruptible power supply is to ensure that a continuous supply of 'clean' power reaches the equipment, in case of any brownouts, power cuts or other electrical disturbances.

Electricity can often suffer in terms of variation. Power cuts can occur for both long and short periods of time and can result in data loss or even permanent damage to some systems. Variations in voltage (where power spikes and drops off) can provide systems with too much or too little power - either way, this can lead to malfunctioning equipment, often causing irreversible damage to hardware. External effects on the main power grid can sometimes lead to fluctuations in power which can also affect electrical equipment. Installing a UPS can prevent all of these from causing problems to your computer systems.

It is arguable that all UPS systems are different, although there a number of functionalities which most will provide as standard. UPS systems work by regulating the power supply, meaning that the system will regulate the power being received by devices in the event of an electrical disturbance by adjusting the power levels accordingly.

In the event of a complete power outage,  uninterruptible power supplies are also able to provide a continuous back-up power, which is of paramount importance in some workplaces - hospitals, for example. Some of the more advanced systems on the market will also offer data backup and system safeguarding by safely shutting down equipment in the case of an emergency.

For companies reliant on computers to store sensitive data, installing some form of UPS is an essential. Despite their obvious commercial applications, UPS systems are becoming increasingly popular in households too. Larger companies will undoubtedly consider a UPS to be a necessity when it comes to ensuring data is kept safe.
It is worth shopping around for the best deal. Most UPS suppliers offer pre-sales consultations, system health checks, site surveys and ongoing maintenance as a matter of course. It's worthwhile browsing online to find the right supplier for your business needs.

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Sonera Jhaveri
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