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Tech Plan Welcomes Russelectric

Tech Plan Welcomes Russelectric Tech Plan’s commitment to ensuring its clients are powered for success now extends to power control solutions. We are proud to announce Tech Plan is the exclusive manufacturer’s representative for Russelectic®, A Siemens Business, in the Dallas and Northern Texas area. Russelectric provides industry leading, high-integrity power

February 20, 2020

Remembering Ken Sirmen

The Tech Plan family is hurting with the passing of Ken Sirmen. Ken was one of the pillars of Tech Plan and was instrumental in the growth and the reputation of Tech Plan, especially with consulting engineers and contractors. Back in the late 1970’s, Tech Plan had firmly established itself

February 17, 2020

How to Prepare for a Data Center Shutdown Procedure

How to minimize loss of data in a prepared shutdown procedure or in the event of an unavoidable loss of power

January 17, 2020

Vertiv Introduces Rack Power Distribution Unit

Introducing Vertiv’s Geist Universal Power Distribution Unit

Vertiv is saving you time and space and offering more flexibility with their new Geist Universal Power Distribution Unit. Learn more about what Vertiv can do for your business.

December 20, 2019

How to Improve Cable Management in Server Rooms and Data Centers

Meet the critical needs of your data center or server room infrastructure with these easy cable management best practices.

November 26, 2019

Data Center Infrastructure Challenges Education

4 Infrastructure Challenges that Can Drive Innovation in Education

As IT becomes an integral part of the classroom, how can schools and universities and their IT departments make “Smart” choices to overcome challenges?

November 19, 2019

On Premise Data Center Vs Colocation Blog

On-Premise Data Centers vs Colocation: Which is Better?

Whether your organization is just getting started or you’ve grown beyond your current IT capacity, choosing between on-premise data centers and colocation can be a difficult decision to make. Here are some helpful tips to make your decision process easier.

September 13, 2019

Ways To Improve Interoperability Healthcare Blog

4 Ways to Improve Interoperability in Your Healthcare Environment

Interoperability is the next great advancement for Healthcare providers. Here are four ways you can improve how your organization uses interoperability.

September 13, 2019

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How to Get Your Data Center Ready for 5G

With any digital transformation of connectivity, comes a huge undertaking for data center operators. But how well is your facility ready to embrace 5G?

July 28, 2019

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The Rise of Pre-Fabricated Modular (PFM) Data Centers

Discover the flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency of your IT environment when you make the switch from a traditional data center to a pre-fabricated modular data center.

June 27, 2019

Gain Insightful Data in Your Critical Facilities with the Power of SNMP

What is the Simple Network Management Protocol and how can you utilize it to gain valuable insights about your critical infrastructure?

June 5, 2019

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Why You Really Need to Invest in Static Transfer Switches

Static Transfer Switches are an essential asset to your data center. Learn how the right STS can help increase availability in your data center while minimizing downtime.

March 31, 2019

How the Internet of Things (IoT) is Promoting Growth in the Micro Data Center Market

Is your data center a dinosaur: costly, energy inefficient, hard to change or expand? Learn how a Micro Data Center provides powerful compute capacity and flexibility with a small physical footprint.

February 27, 2019

6 Advantages of Upgrading Your Data Center’s UPS System

Many businesses rely on their Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) to deliver optimal performance 24/7. But an outdated UPS can cost you valuable time and money. Here’s what a new UPS system can do for your infrastructure.

February 18, 2019

An Edge-ucation on Rightsizing Your UPS

There are many factors to consider when selecting the right-size UPS for your environment. As your Local Vertiv Office, we’re here to help you select the right power solution for your critical infrastructure. Here’s 5 tips to consider.

January 16, 2019

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3 Vertiv Products to Transform Your Retail Business

3 Vertiv Products to Transform Your Retail Business Retail business is not just about selling quality products at reasonable prices. It goes beyond that. It’s about creating a seamless experience between the consumer and the brand. But for retailers to remain competitive and agile in an ever-evolving market, they need

November 12, 2018

7 Strategies to Optimize Your Data Center in 2019

Data Centers are rapidly growing, driven by advancements in technology and consumer and data trends. Here are a few strategies to optimize your data center in 2019.

October 23, 2018

5 Rack PDU Details You May Have Overlooked

Investing in the right rack PDU equipment is essential to establishing your facility’s distribution strategy, but what if there are details you’re overlooking? Consider these 5 factors.

October 3, 2018

When Should I Replace or Buy a New UPS System?

How often should you replace your UPS system or buy a new one? A UPS is critical to avoiding downtime, which is why facility managers must consider these 4 factors when evaluating UPS equipment.

September 10, 2018

3 Integrated Design Strategies to Consider for Your Critical Infrastructure

Optimize system performance, increase equipment relationship visibility, and maximize project planning with these 3 integrated designs for your critical infrastructure.

August 27, 2018

Optimize Your Data Center with Vertiv’s Smart Solutions

Learn how Vertiv’s Smart Solutions helps address power, cooling, and management needs beyond conventional data centers.

July 29, 2018

How to Choose the Right Economizer Cooling System

With the rising costs of energy in data center, you need effective ways to conserve energy like an economizer cooling system. Here’s how to select the best economizer to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

May 28, 2018

4 Ways to Improve Security Insufficiencies in Your Data Center

Every year, cyber-attacks have increased in the severity of their impact, affecting organizations across the world. Uncover security insufficiencies in your IT infrastructure and better prepare for potential risks with these best practices.

April 12, 2018

3 Essential Heat Rejection Systems for Your IT Space

While selecting the right cooling system for your IT environment, consider how the design and power density of a room can impact your decision. Keep in mind these 4 heat removal methods when choosing a CRAC unit.

March 12, 2018

4 Ways to Reduce the Risk of UPS Battery System Failure

As your local Vertiv partner, we’re here to help you get the most out of your UPS battery investment. Learn how you can reduce the risk of UPS battery system failure in your IT infrastructure.

January 18, 2018

How to Maximize Your Data Center Design

Learn how to increase availability and scalability, reduce energy consumption, and save operational costs by implementing a high-density data center design.

November 16, 2017

Benefits of Precision Cooling System for Small IT Applications

For maximum efficiency and reliability, selecting the right precision cooling system is critical to maintain uptime. Learn about the benefits on our blog.

November 10, 2017

The Impact of Data Center Downtime

How will downtime impact your data center? Take a proactive approach with these 6 key strategies to ensure availability and mitigate downtime risks.

October 25, 2017

3 Strategies to Simplify Edge Data Center Growth

As content delivery and data collection moves closer to the users and devices, network edge locations are expanding in number and capacity.

October 19, 2017

Lithium-Ion Batteries in Data Centers

Lithium-ion batteries are giving data centers a competitive edge by enhancing operations and reducing system downtime.

September 7, 2017

Optimize Data Center Efficiency with Vertiv’s Cooling Solutions

Optimize the efficiency of your data center with Vertiv's Cooling Systems. Learn how the self-contained Liebert CRV cooling unit delivers high reliability.

July 24, 2017

Increase Data Center Efficiency with The Liebert® DSE™

Increase the efficiency of a data center's cooling infrastructure with the Liebert® DSE™, an integrated system with thermal management and control.

June 23, 2017

Data Center Maintenance Best Practices

As a data center evolves, managers need to keep track of equipment, metrics, and preventative maintenance.

May 22, 2017

Environmental Threats to Your Data Center

Environmental threats are a common cause of data center downtime. Environmental monitoring solutions help maintain data center availability.

May 8, 2017

Data Center Power Problems

To avoid power disturbances and system downtime, it’s important to identify data center power problems and implement steps to reduce risks.

April 2, 2017

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Improving Data Center Efficiency

An energy efficient data center doesn't just save energy, it reduces waste, improves reliability, & saves money.

March 19, 2017

Going Tiny Offers Big Solutions

Tiny data centers, like Vertiv’s SmartRow, save time and money for businesses who need a practical way of operating more efficiently with a smaller IT space.

February 16, 2017

What Every IDF Room Needs

With the growing importance of small IT spaces, it's important to have the right equipment and support for your IDF room.

January 26, 2017

How Much Downtime Can You Afford?

Downtime can cost you time, money, and your reputation. A Vertiv business partner can help develop a strategy to reduce data center downtime.

December 14, 2016

Unlocking Data Center Potential

How can you unlock hidden potential in your data center to better meet the needs of customers? In our work with diverse data center teams across the country, from tiny to mega -- each relies on two keys, data center assessment and innovative solutions.

November 29, 2016

4 Steps to Better Data Center Cooling

Cost savings and carbon footprint reduction can sometimes seem like opposing goals. But there’s one place where the two go hand-in-hand: the data center. According to the Uptime Institute, data centers are responsible for as much as 35 percent of total energy use in non-manufacturing, information-intensive companies. But despite the data center’s heavy power load there is a great opportunity to save money through more effective energy management.

October 9, 2016

Protecting Your Business – 7 Essential Disaster Recovery Questions for SMBs

According to research by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of an unplanned data center outage in 2015 was $740,357. A report by Verizon showed even small data breaches -- those with fewer than 100 files lost – may cost between $18,120 and $35,730. The top causes of technology outages include: equipment failure, UPS failure, cybercrime, and human error. What will you do if your technology infrastructure experiences an unexpected failure?

August 30, 2016

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Scaling for Growth: 3 Keys for Your Data Center

Technology is constantly evolving, and the processes and skills needed to manage it efficiently must evolve as well. Availability, security, and skills are key to ensure continuous efficient operations and the flexibility to meet the dynamic needs of customers.

August 4, 2016

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