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Optimizing Data Center Cooling Using Differential Pressure Sensors

Properly cooling a data center is not straightforward. Cold air is one of the most valuable commodities in data center operations. However, optimizing airflow and cooling is challenging without a good map of air movement through your data center. By... Read More

Proper Placement: Installing Server Room Environmental Monitors [VIDEO]

You have a significant investment in your IT infrastructure and you want to get the most out of that investment by extending equipment life, optimizing usage, and lowering your operational costs. You can get the data to help you accomplish these... Read More

How a Humidity Sensor Can Help Improve Operations in Many Industries

Are controlling air conditions and knowing how wet the air is important to your business? Then humidity sensors are a must. Also called hygrometers, these devices have come a long way in recent years. Read More

Power Submetering Saves Money and Informs Energy Planning

You don't know the future cost of energy (otherwise you'd probably be cornering the energy futures markets right now). But it's a safe bet energy prices will continue to rise. Higher energy prices mean there is more value than ever in tracking your... Read More

Global Colo Saves Time and Money with Arayna Tech

Packet Power works with a global network of partners to help match our wireless monitoring solutions to customer needs. Our partners can also ensure our solutions are installed quickly and correctly to maximize time-to-value. We're pleased to... Read More

Harnessing Monitoring Data to Optimize Data Center Cooling

Cooling costs are a major component of data center operating costs. The economic and environmental benefits that can result from lowered cooling costs are significant. But raising the temperature can raise risks. If only one or two cabinets in an... Read More

Save Money with an Energy Monitoring System

Your energy costs are likely going up. It's an unavoidable expense because you need electricity to do business. How can you reign this in? The first step is knowing exactly where the power is being used. Once you have that data, you can make good... Read More

Using Temperature Sensor Data to Drive Business Decisions [VIDEO]

To make the best business decisions around temperature and energy use, you need to have the data points. Advances in sensors and wireless technology mean today’s devices are small enough to be placed almost anywhere and are able to give you... Read More

Installing Packet Power Smart Power Cables [VIDEO]

Monitoring the power usage of any device that with a plug is simple with Packet Power’s Smart Power Cables. Just how easy is it? This short video explains the quick installation process and how quickly you begin collecting data. Read More