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Your UPS is a vital investment. Protect it from environmental hazards to ensure it keeps your business running smoothly. Learn how temperature, dirt, dust, and access can impact its lifespan and what you can do to prevent premature wear and expensive repairs for optimal performance and longevity.

Tax season is a prime opportunity to explore deductions for your critical power systems. Discover how Section 179, bonus depreciation, and leasehold improvements can significantly benefit your business's bottom line. Invest in essential power equipment and unlock valuable tax savings.

Explore the essential components that make up a lighting inverter. Unlike UPS systems used for critical data, lighting inverters prioritize continuous light for safety during outages. Understand the role of the UPS module, battery module, charger, inverter, output transformer, and display.

Discover the essential role of emergency lighting inverters in maintaining power during outages. This article explains what lighting inverters are, how they convert DC to AC power, and their importance for critical systems like fire alarms and emergency lighting. Learn about transfer time, voltage regulation, and power conditioning.

Discover the surprising cause behind countless US power outages: squirrels. Learn how these furry creatures create short circuits by using power lines as highways and how their bodies can bridge electrical components. Understand the growing problem and what you can do to protect your critical operations from these unexpected disruptions.

High energy costs are a major concern for businesses. Is your uninterruptible power supply system contributing to excessive spending? Learn how to assess your UPS's energy efficiency, discover if it's properly sized, and find out how new technology can lead to significant savings.

Advance your facility management career with the globally recognized Certified Facility Manager® (CFM) credential. This rigorous process, established by IFMA, ensures you possess the skills to manage critical infrastructure and stay ahead of industry demands. Learn about eligibility, key competency areas, and the undeniable value this certification brings to professionals worldwide.

QPS is celebrating an incredible achievement: five years without a single workplace accident. This milestone highlights our deep commitment to safety in an industry prone to injury. We detail our extensive safety protocols, training, and equipment that ensure the well-being of our team and everyone on-site.

The Internet of Things is revolutionizing facility management, especially critical power systems. Explore how IoT integration and automation enhance efficiency, enable proactive monitoring, and streamline operations in data centers and smart buildings, leading to cost savings and reduced downtime.

The 2016 Olympics showcased incredible behind-the-scenes power management. Learn how GE's critical infrastructure solutions for the games can inspire upgrades, monitoring, and routine maintenance for your own facility's uptime and long-term success.

Delta Air Lines faced significant disruption due to a power outage, highlighting the critical need for robust backup power systems. Aging technology and outdated networks contributed to widespread flight cancellations and substantial financial losses. Learn how to prevent similar disasters for your business with proactive maintenance and network assessments.

Discover the true meaning of a "turnkey" UPS and generator solution. Learn how a start-to-finish approach, managed by experts, allows you to focus on your core business while ensuring your critical power needs are met efficiently and effectively, from design to installation and beyond.

Discover how to reduce energy costs with our new Energy Efficiency and Savings Calculator. Assess your current UPS system's efficiency and identify potential savings. Learn how right-sizing your UPS can lead to thousands in annual savings. Download the calculator and contact us for a comprehensive analysis.

Controlling facility management spend is crucial for businesses navigating increasing infrastructure costs. Strategic planning ensures capital spending aligns with budgets and resources are not misallocated. Even without department control, each manager can take steps to contain costs. Discover four effective ways to manage and reduce your facility management expenses.

Building a successful IT data center requires careful planning and the right components. Discover essential elements like controlled access build rooms, robust monitoring tools, disaster recovery strategies, efficient storage solutions, effective temperature control systems, and reliable backup power to ensure operational efficiency, security, and minimal downtime.

Toshiba introduces a revolutionary UPS system leveraging SiC technology. The G2020 Series UPS significantly boosts efficiency, even at low loads, addressing a common challenge in data centers and critical infrastructure. This innovation promises higher reliability and reduced total cost of ownership for facilities requiring uninterrupted power.

Join Quality Power Solutions at the Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Expo on May 18. Discover how technological advancements in data centers haven't always reduced operating costs. Learn how QPS helps facilities optimize their power infrastructure and reduce expenses through expert insights and case studies.

A UPS system failure can lead to more than just downtime. Learn about the potential catastrophic outcomes, from equipment damage and workflow disruption to serious fire hazards and explosions. Discover why preventative maintenance is essential to protect your valuable equipment and avoid costly consequences.