Adopting Appropriate Infrastructure in Datacentre Design
David Bond, Chairman Centiel UK Who could have predicted how the events of 2020 would change the world? With the...
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CENTIEL: In Pursuit of Technical Excellence
By David Bond, Chairman CENTIEL UK CENTIEL is an innovative, high quality UPS manufacturer with a long heritage. ...
Why We Must Reduce the Environmental Cost of UPS
Most companies have environmental policies. However, the majority still reward staff for buying the ‘cheapest’ option rather than incentivising staff to reduce environmental impact. Understandably, executives at board level are driven to improve profit margins and they have responsibility to their shareholders to grow revenues, but at what cost to our environment? Surely, they also have a responsibility to reduce carbon footprints to protect the world we all, including shareholders, live in.
Environmental Considerations When Purchasing a UPS
Beware, operational efficiencies are often stated by manufacturers as being ‘greater than 99%’, however, this 99% efficiency is related to ‘offline’ operation or ‘ecomode’. No datacentre ever operates on this mode as they would be operating on raw mains and only transferring (with a short break in power) to full UPS operation when there is a problem. True online efficiency is the important percentage to compare UPS solutions as this indicates the real UPS operating efficiency.
How much does UPS efficiency actually cost?
The operating efficiency of a UPS solution and its total cost of ownership are closely linked, and the most environmentally friendly systems enjoy ongoing operational cost savings. For contractors, getting the ‘best deal’ for any organisation is important. However, if we take a long-term view and add the cost of air conditioning, running costs, maintenance, repairs and spares to the initial purchase price, what is actually the ‘best deal’, both financially for the organisation and in terms of the environment is drawn into question.
Q&A with David Bond UPS Industry Expert
What would you take to a desert island and why?
The practical part of me would want to take a bow and arrow, however, I would actually take a wine making kit as it would help me pass the time on the island more enjoyably and at least I would starve to death happy.
Industry Insight: David Bond of Centiel
Industry Insight - With over 30 years’ experience in the UPS industry, David Bond, discusses just how far technology has come and what makes a successful data centre.
The Future of Data Centres
In 2000, would anyone have accurately predicted where the world of data and data centres is today? I doubt it, as...
