One of the more common questions we get asked is how long a UPS battery will last. The ballpark, general answer is 3 to 5 years; however that answer is generally, well… general. And that’s because the life of your battery depends on a whole host of factors.  Those factors are what we’re going to […]

Designing a server room is one thing, but keeping it safe and operational is another – and for some businesses – it should be a top priority. After all – if your servers go down, that’s countless hours of productivity lost in addition to a whole mountain of risk.  One of the biggest challenges businesses […]

UPS battery backup has become a staple of small businesses in the last decade. With the sheer number of technological advancements in the past few years, a UPS battery back up is a crucial ingredient for every server room – as they help protect more than just a few computers. Now they protect entire IT […]

Generally speaking, UPS systems are the first line of defense against power outages. As such, it’s important to understand how long a system will last, how often it needs to be repaired, and when you might need to replace it. UPS systems are a complicated and sensitive piece of technology that is made up of […]

Especially when you’re in a place like we’re in – Florida – fighting excess heat in server rooms can always seem like a never-ending battle. And it’s an important fight, too! If it gets too hot, you can seriously damage your equipment – costing you hundreds – if not thousands of dollars not only in […]

Your UPS system is the heart of your backup power. In the event something terrible happens – it can often be the difference between seamlessly continuing forward with business as usual and catastrophic data loss. That being said, a single bad battery within a UPS battery string can create the risk of downtime. In fact, […]

Your average UPS battery lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 years, provided it exists in recommended conditions. But what are those ‘recommended conditions’ and how much can they affect the lifespan of your battery? Perhaps even more important than that – how can you make sure you maximize the lifespan of your UPS battery, overall? […]

When people think of potential safety and security issues pertaining to their servers – they usually think of things like data breaches, computer viruses and other types of virtual threats. And while these threats should be acknowledged and prepared for, all the firewalls and anti-virus software in the world will protect your network from the […]

Too many times, it takes an abject disaster for companies to prioritize data management changes within their organization. Wouldn’t it be nice if companies were a little bit more on the ball BEFORE these issues became catastrophes?   Today, we’re going to be addressing that issue head-on – discussing some of the common server room […]

For many startup companies, designing and assembling your first server room is one of the most daunting and overwhelming tasks you can undertake. After all, the couple hundred square feet in your server room should probably be considered the most sacred square footage in your entire company.   There, your companies’ books, accounts, data, and […]