Panduit wins industry award for contribution to data centre industry

At the recent 2018 DCS industry awards, Panduit won the Industry Award, for its outstanding contribution to some of the industry’s most significant breakthroughs...

JCB generators in pole position for Grand Prix support

JCB’s high powered generators and other machines are in pole position to support Williams Martini Racing, as the team tours the top European Formula...

The changing face of energy: The Energyst Event

New event taking place 17th to 18th of April at National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham The full conference line-up has been officially announced for the inaugural...

IP House protects against downtime through DCIM solution

IP House, a London-based data centre startup and new entrant to the UK colocation market, has selected EcoStruxure IT, the next generation cloud-based Data...

Vertiv expands rack PDU offering with acquisition of Geist

Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, has acquired Geist, a privately owned manufacturer of Rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and associated data centre power products....

Growth in demand for intelligent PDUs

Panduit discussed the latest developments in converged infrastructure solutions at DCD Zettastructure. Louise Frampton met with Sander Kaempfer and Michael Akinla to find out...

Capitalise on the potential of back-up battery power

Rock Clean Energy managing director Chris Roberts discusses how to protect your operation from expensive power disruptions and manage your exposure to energy price...

High-capacity DC distribution bays with intelligent load management

Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, has introduced the NetSure 8100DB series of DC power distribution systems, bringing increased visibility and intelligent load management to...

Taking stock of power security: ensuring reliability for Shanghai Stock Exchange

ABB’s robust low-voltage switchgear is providing high reliability for the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Mission critical applications, such as these, are increasingly looking for digital...

Market report shows increasing demand for data centre power equipment

The global data centre power market is expected to reach USD 10.77 billionby 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global...

Why a poor power factor is brewing business trouble

Power factor should interest anyone seeking a profitable and reliable business with growth potential, writes Stephen Joyce, power quality business manager at ABB’s Power...

Legrand expands PDU offering through acquisition of Server Technology

More generally, Legrand is strengthening its presence in the growing market for digital infrastructure, one of the Group’s four buoyant new business segments, driven...

Sudlows contract win for University of York projects

The service involves minor works related to the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and proving of electrical services. Any minor works across all campuses...

£1.5m grant awarded for new engine technology

A consortium led by Lontra has been awarded a £1.5 million grant to apply the firm’s award-winning technology to energy generation. The Energy Catalyst...

Battery-free UPS system wins iF Design Award

HITEC Power Protection, a manufacturer of Diesel Rotary UPS (DRUPS), has announced that its PowerPRO2700 product has won this year's iF Design Award. Each...

The pros and cons of eco-mode UPS: what does the future hold?

Ian Bitterlin discusses the potential risks and benefits of adopting eco-mode UPS technology, and considers the future impact of silicon carbide IGBTs. In the early...

Younicos awards battery-based energy storage project to Morrison

Morrison Utility Connections, a major projects Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and part of Morrison Utility Services, has been commissioned to build and connect one...

DataCentres North: full programme announced

Datacentres North’s educational programme will address both 'strategic issues' affecting the industry and the opportunities specific to the region, as well as the 'operational...

Guidance issued on maintaining UPS

In a data centre, the UPS acts as the first line of defence, protecting against a range of power problems – from voltage spikes...

UK interest in microgrids builds momentum

Concerns continue to grow as to how our networks can address the power supply capacity, stability and resilience issues vital to ensure ‘business as...