Stay connected and protected, from the cubicle or from home, with Minuteman Power backup solutions When thinking of ‘going to the office,’ we envision a ton of computers and cubicles. While computers are a frequent staple of many offices, the cubicle has moved from your standard office building to a home office setting. With…
When it comes to sizing a UPS, Minuteman Power has always been ahead of the game. Minuteman’s SizeMyUPS tool has helped many find the right size UPS no matter the application while making it one of the easiest sizing tools in the industry. We understand that there are many different UPS solutions to fulfill your…
Many customers still have questions about “why” the need for a UPS. This post will help you understand the importance of a UPS, some basic functions of a UPS, and a simple approach to choosing the right UPS. Why a UPS? In a simple sense — Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) provide short-term emergency backup power…
Grid monitor warns of U.S. blackouts in ‘sobering report’ Credited Author(s): Peter Behr, Jason Plautz The central and upper Midwest, Texas, and Southern California face an increased risk of power outages this summer from extreme heat, wildfires and extended drought, the nation’s grid monitor warned yesterday. In a dire new assessment, the North American Electric…
Home automation is a hot topic, not just among the technologically savvy crowd and remodeling enthusiasts, but also among increasing numbers of mainstream homeowners. Automation is quickly picking up speed as the must-have consumer technology, and for good reason. From setting the alarm via smartphone to turning on lights automatically and programming the air conditioning,…
Explore The Critical Role of Security System Battery Backup and Surge Protection Most business owners and administrators would agree that a functional security system is at the top of the priority list for their organization. It’s surprising, then, that a vast number of these systems in the field have no backup power protection in place,…
Offsite data & colocation are all the rage, but will you still need local battery backup? Moving telephone systems, servers, and data storage offsite has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes, usually with a hefty list of requirements to ensure reliability. The feeling is often out of sight, out of mind once these services…