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The Best Way to Access a Voltage Source

Packet Power is frequently asked how to access the voltage source when installing power monitors. This can be done using a variety of methods. Read More

Six Ways to Lower Costs Through Smarter Cooling

Cooling is one of the main drivers of data center operating costs, but figuring out how to get the information needed to drive costs down can be confounding. Read on for ways to break the overall challenge into manageable pieces as well as what you... Read More

One Path to "Monitoring Nirvana"

We ran across a good article in the Data Center Journal written by Leon Adato entitled "Monitoring Nirvana" describing data center monitoring and who should be doing it. The full article can be found here. If you're short on time, here's a synopsis. Read More

In memory of those who serve

Americans set aside the last Monday in May to remember the men and women of the armed forces and give thanks for their sacrifices. Read More

Top Threat to US Power Grid: Squirrels

The stability of the power grid is important to people responsible for operating critical facilities such as data centers, and a great deal of effort is put into ensuring that all risks to the uninterrupted supply of power are anticipated and... Read More

IoT Convenience Doesn't Require Sacrificing Security

The rise of the "Internet of Things" (IoT) has made it possible to monitor and control an incredibly wide range of devices using wireless connections. This convenience can create security concerns. But not for Packet Power. Read More

Meet Packet Power at DCD Enterprise and Data Centre World 2017

Packet Power will be attending DCD Enterprise in New York City March 14-15 and Data Centre World in London March 15-16. Read More

Phasor Diagrams Now Available

Packet Power recently released several changes to EMX, our power and environmental monitoring software. A notable change is the addition of phasor diagrams. Read More

Catch Water Leaks Before They Become a Severe Problem

Do you have critical equipment that could be damaged by a water leak? Packet Power is pleased to add a leak detector probe to our environmental monitoring offerings delivering a simple, cost-effective way to minimize the risk of damage from an... Read More