Electric Power Distribution White Papers

WHITE PAPER: The current utilities environment requires companies to decrease costs while increasing the ability to control utility assets. One key challenge is how to take advantage of new technologies to better manage the delivery of service to customers today and into the future. IBM Service Management for the IUN provides a blueprint for getting started.

Posted: 06 Dec 2010 | Published: 06 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Explore the four phases of the lifecycle for the upgrade methodology of an on-site delivery model that provides upgrade services to enable one organization to achieve its business objects.

Posted: 10 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

WHITE PAPER: Greater equipment densities and power demands are driving the need for 3-phase power in the equipment cabinet. This white paper explains 3-phase power, its advantages and the cost savings associated with using it in the data center.

Posted: 04 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

WHITE PAPER: Learn how an integrated security intelligence platform provides the necessary components to help energy and utilities companies automate compliance and risk management, detect and manage threats, and protect the smart grid from both security breaches and cyber-attacks.

Posted: 24 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores key business event processing capabilities that are helping energy and utilities organizations to manage instrumented and intelligent utility networks detect outages, improve grid security, and prevent fraudulent use of energy.

Posted: 10 Oct 2011 | Published: 31 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: This study of over 150 Fortune 1000 firms from every major industry or vertical explores issues associated with the lifeblood of today’s enterprises: data. The findings demonstrate the often dramatic impacts that even marginal investments in information technology can have when that technology addresses data quality, usability, and intelligence.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 02 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains why a move to a DC-based architecture is unwarranted on the basis of efficiency by comparing the most efficient DC and AC power distribution methods.

Posted: 10 Jul 2009 | Published: 07 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: This resource presents detailed quantitative efficiency comparison between DC and AC power distribution methods, including an analysis of the effects of power distribution efficiency on the cooling power requirement and on total electrical consumption.

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 | Published: 26 Jun 2013

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines that a data centre design  must meet specific requirements including; site selection, space, available power, air conditioning, load, environmental quality, and risk evaluation, but also the requirements of the electrical power supply system. It is also discusses how necessary it is to consider the cost of service downtime.

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 | Published: 15 Feb 2011

VIDEOCAST: Access this video to discover a comprehensive solution that brings together UPS, power distribution and cooling offerings to help you manage small data centres, IT rooms, enterprise branches or network closets. This video outlines a solution that uses virtualisation, unified communication and cloud technologies to simplify these environments.

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 | Premiered: Nov 5, 2012

WHITE PAPER: Fault Managed Power Systems (FMPS) represent a new power distribution technology that was standardized by UL through collaboration with Panduit and other leaders. Read this white paper to learn about how FMPS works and the opportunities they unlock for safely and efficiently distributing significant power across long distances.

Posted: 08 Nov 2023 | Published: 08 Nov 2023

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series provides a short introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Sep 2016

EBOOK: This chapter is a primer on energy efficient cooling and power distribution principles and best practices in data center.

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

RESOURCE: Industrial control systems (ICS) are all around us: in water, in gas, and electricity distribution networks, running power plants and critical infrastructure, in production lines and transportation networks, and more.

Posted: 27 Jan 2020 | Published: 27 Jan 2020

WHITE PAPER: Data Center carbon emissions are a growing global concern. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cites data centers as a major source of energy consumption in the United States. This paper introduces a simple approach, supported by free web-based tools, for estimating the carbon footprint of a data center anywhere in the world.

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 | Published: 01 Apr 2010

WHITE PAPER: Typical data centers draw more than twice as much power as IT loads require. The cost associated with this power consumption is considerable and often avoidable. Get tips on reducing electrical waste and learn about better ways to measure efficiency.

Posted: 21 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006

WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the different types of meters and their applications/benefits in certain situations.

Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

WHITE PAPER: With technology infiltrating every aspect of healthcare, traditional approaches to power protection no longer suffice. This paper introduces a new hospital power protection model that leverages technologies and best practices forged in the data center.

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 | Published: 07 Jul 2009

EBOOK: The world of IT may be changing rapidly, but every data center still needs power. Improve your data center's energy efficiency with updates to power usage measurement, cooling and electrical design.

Posted: 05 Jul 2013 | Published: 05 Jul 2013

EBOOK: This exclusive handbook offers advice to help you take a fresh approach to the perpetual problem of conserving power in your data center. Download now to learn how to optimize power usage in your data center and also how fuel cells may affect data center design in the coming years.

Posted: 16 Apr 2014 | Published: 16 Apr 2014

WHITE PAPER: Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. This paper analyzes several of these incidents and makes recommendations for how a basic monitoring system can help reduce the occurrence of these unanticipated events.

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 | Published: 26 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the issues involved with chilled water piping and offers flexible piping as a reliable solution.

Posted: 10 Oct 2013 | Published: 07 Oct 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Read this transcript featuring guest speakers Doug Washburn, Forrester Research Analyst, and co-presenter John Skinner, Intel's Director of Marketing, Eco-Technology, as they discuss the scope of energy-efficient computing, and how new incentives can be leveraged to accelerate the ROI of your technology investments

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009

EGUIDE: This e-guide explains the reasons for implementing grounding methods and the problems that can occur if it is done incorrectly. Find out how to design your data center’s power system with key components in mind and how much power to implement in your data center.

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 | Published: 28 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover a framework and a tool for quantifying DCIM value to help justify investment in DCIM monitoring and alarming functions.

Posted: 23 Mar 2024 | Published: 23 Mar 2024

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide from editors explores key power and cooling tips to optimize data center energy efficiency. In addition, discover best practices for backup power maintenance to ensure uninterrupted data center power.

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

EBOOK: Chillers, air handlers, power distribution, backup power - all of the mechanical processes that keep servers running smoothly account for more than half of an IT energy bill. But this is changing. Energy-efficiency best practices and equipment designs are available to help enterprises reduce their data center energy usage.

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 | Published: 01 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: Explore this resource to learn about a UPS system that can differentiate between different types of electrical disturbances and respond using the most efficient and effective mode to compensate for each disturbance. Read on now to learn more about this new technology and how you can ensure business continuity and protect your valuable hardware.

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

EBOOK: The North American Electric Reliability Corporation's regulations aim to protect the nation's vulnerable critical infrastructure. Read this E-Book to find out what responsible entities need to do to comply with the NERC.

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 | Published: 16 Oct 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This essential resource explores the top IT and business drivers for data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software, definitions of DCIM, how it can solve data centre challenges, and presents the main benefits of DCIM.

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 | Published: 17 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper describes five infrastructure technologies that are making it easier for growing businesses to introduce new IT systems as needed while maintaining high levels of availability.

Posted: 20 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007