Powering the Future: The Transformative Impact of APC Smart-UPS Ultra

“Wow, that’s terrible! Anyways, this probably wouldn’t happen to me.” ever said this to yourself when reading headlines about disasters?

It’s not your fault, we all have a hard time imagining the worst-case scenarios. However, every good business has to dedicate some time to think “What are we going to do in a case of critical failure? But, the truth is, if you’re thinking this way — you’ve already lost the battle. 

That’s why GREAT companies understand that failures are not a matter of ‘if’ but a certain ‘when’.

And well, SMART companies don’t just anticipate failure, they proactively mimic failure scenarios, analyze them, prepare for it, and prevent it — building resilience into their very foundation.

Lightning doesn’t strike twice, does it?

Being unprepared can absolutely demolish your business in a heartbeat. Companies like Google, with its famed data centers, don’t just anticipate power failures — they create systems around them, turning potential catastrophes into mere footnotes. For example:

In 2015, Google’s data center in Belgium was struck by lightning four times, I mean talk about unlucky. 4 lightning strikes pack enough power to wipe EVERYTHING clean, leaving you with a mess of burnt-out gear, sad customers, and frankly — no one to blame.

However, they knew this was a possibility so they prepared in advance. Their proactive security measures, off-site backup systems, and robust UPS devices ensured operations continued with minimal damages. In the end, Google stated due to these redundancy measures the total damages done were limited to 0.000001% of disk space having suffered permanent damage.

A LOT of the damages were prevented by specifically using ultra-high power density UPS devices that protected against large surges of unwanted power in the grid.

And right now you’re thinking “Wow, that’s terrible! Anyways, this probably wouldn’t happen to me.” First of all, STOP thinking like that. Secondly, you need to get an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) device. Don’t argue.

UPS devices are the unsung heroes in the digital age. If you’re using ANY sort of electronics, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) devices aren’t a ‘want’ or ‘I guess it would be kinda useful.’ — it’s a MUST. 

UPS systems guard against various power problems, including outages, voltage dips, surges, and spikes. Helping you avoid:

• Power disruptions can range from minor outages to significant power surges, potentially causing data loss.
• Hardware damage, and operational downtime.

In short, UPS devices are like a BIG BATTERY. They take power in, store it and filter it (scaling it up or down to recommended values), and provide power out to your devices — ensuring that connected devices continue operating smoothly. 

And just like shoes, mattresses or pillows UPS devices are one of those things you’ll be using every day and A LOT. 

So, we don’t recommend you cut corners or budget when it comes to getting one for your company. Since it’s crucial that your FAIL-SAFES don’t fail, we personally recommend the Smart-UPS Ultra series from APC.

Why Choose Smart-UPS Ultra?

• Advanced Lithium-ion Technology: Offers a smaller footprint, longer lifespan (3x more), and faster recharge times compared to traditional batteries.
  
• High Power Density: The series offers 2.5x more power density than standard UPS systems, meaning it provides more power while taking up less space.
  
• Scalability: Allows additional runtime to be quickly added as needed, making it adaptable to changing business needs.

But how to choose the right model for you? Well, in essence, you need to think about how much power is running through your system. Is it 50 laptops or is it 400 manufacturing machines?

Industry-Specific Recommendations:

• Retail and Small Offices: The lower capacity models (2.2kW & 3kW) are more than sufficient, offering protection for point-of-sale systems, small servers, and networking devices.
  
• Data Centers and IT: The higher capacity models (5kW to 10kW) are recommended for their extended runtime capabilities and ability to handle higher power loads, crucial for maintaining server and network uptime.
  
• Manufacturing and Industrial: For industries with heavy machinery, the higher capacity models (8kW to 10kW) ensure continuous operation, crucial for avoiding costly downtime.

As we have seen in the real-world example above, the difference between a minor inconvenience and a significant operational catastrophe often comes down to one factor—  preparedness. 

So, if you stumbled upon this by chance or you’re proactively looking to make your business just a bit safer, please save future you the trouble and prepare today. 

After all, it’s all fine right up until the moment it isn’t. Stay safe, stay smart!