Power outages significantly impact different businesses and industries, ranging in issues from damaged equipment and lost files to loss of power to life-saving medical equipment. Companies that are unprepared for a power outage can suffer from lengthy downtimes, which can impact revenue and cause disruptions to essential daily operations. Government entities, hospitals, schools and
Across the globe, natural disasters have been increasing in frequency. In the United States alone, health care organizations may face coastal storms, wildfires, floods, droughts and freezes. If your hospital experiences a natural disaster, it may impact your facilities and staff. Natural disasters can be powerful and unpredictable, so it's crucial to prepare
You don’t have to be in hospital management to know how vital it is to keep a hospital running during a power outage or natural disaster. Hospital downtime is unacceptable when electrically-powered machines are keeping people alive. But the consequences of hospital power outages go beyond the loss of life. Examples of Hospitals That Lost
A business depends on power each day to run its operations — that's no secret. But when the power goes out, unplanned downtime can occur, and that can cost your business thousands or even millions of dollars. Unexpected outages can lead to situations that may be difficult to recover from. Making sure your business has a plan to eliminate
Government buildings and their employees are responsible for handling their community's legal and civic affairs. When the power goes out in government buildings, they can no longer serve the community or continue their essential tasks. Power outages also create safety concerns among employees and visitors at your location. Preparing for power loss
When a natural disaster, untimely power outage or cybersecurity threat strikes, the disruption can severely impact your business. Replacing damaged items takes time and money, and in severe cases, the disruption even keeps employees from working. Some disasters are unavoidable — but thankfully, a well-structured business continuity plan allows you to prepare for an
Your data center is a crucial part of your organization and its ability to function, and keeping it safe is often a primary focus for your tech team. Unfortunately, many businesses often focus on cyber attacks and technical errors and forget about the more unpredictable things that can happen to your data centers, like
Does your business require an emergency fuel plan in preparation to avoid critical downtime? If you do not currently have a guaranteed fuel contract in place for emergency standby generator fuel, there is a good chance that you are putting your operation at significant risk. An emergency contract fuel supply ensures a steady fuel reserve during an emergency, such as a
