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For years, data centers have used multiple high capacity UPS systems to obtain “N+1” redundancy and ensure high availability of power for their critical systems. More…
Scalability is a word that often gets highlighted in conversations about growth and expansion. But what does scalability actually mean when talking about UPS systems?…
As much as 65% of all UPS back-up system power failures are battery related. That’s a staggering number, but is easier to understand when you…
The third battery on our “get to know you” list is the Lithium Ion battery (LIB). Lithium Ion batteries have seen significant growth and adoption…
Darkness took center stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center for a little over 2 hours during day two of the Consumer Electronics Show this…
The second battery on our “get to know you” list is the Wet Cell, or Flooded Cell battery. UPS Systems are used in a variety…
QPS welcomes Mark Wellnitz as our new Director of Business Development! Mark joined our team in December 2017. Mark comes to us with a 25-year…
You are feeling good about your negotiations with your new service provider. The discussions about your equipment have been excellent, and your rep really seems…
By now we have examined flywheel UPS machines from several different angles: their history, how they work, and how to properly maintain them. We also…
In our previous articles, we discussed an overview of Flywheel UPS systems and the types of flywheel technology on the market today. Now that we…
For most organizations, spring means new fiscal budgets and capital projects on the calendar. The beginning of a new year is always a great time…
Your UPS and other critical power equipment can be one of the most crucial investments that a company can make. The equipment keeps your business…
With tax season in full swing, it is a good time to explore tax deductions that may help your bottom line. At QPS, we find…
As a follow up to our Lighting inverter series, this article will focus on the components of a lighting inverter and how they may differ…
In the critical power equipment industry we get a lot of questions regarding emergency lighting. This article is the first in a three part series…
When you think of power outages in this country, you generally think of weather related incidents and natural disasters – things like floods, fire, ice…
Energy efficiency is an important factor to consider in today’s backup power infrastructure, as it’s one of the leading causes of excessive energy cost. The national…
The Certified Facility Manager® (CFM) credential is the most respected credential in facility management. The International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) certification process sets the industry…