With systems and services increasingly moving onto the Cloud and everything dependent on the network, the physical security industry too is undergoing a radical transformation. In this scenario, intelligent networking offers a stronger value proposition to end users as much as connectivity services — with the added ability to provide intuitive proactive services that can make the overall system more efficient.
Managed services are a win-win situation for all involved with business benefiting from reduced costs and infrastructure while technology partners are assured of regular incomes. In addition, the sector is turning ever more competitive, with newer players constantly emerging on the field.
Systems and solutions are turning more complex and demanding, being ever more interconnected across the globe and reliant on power and other utility sources. Maximum up-time is critical and taken for granted. Modern electronics are also intricate and sensitive, that require consistent monitoring at all times of various connections, inputs, outputs and peripherals in order for the system to be as reliable as possible.
Adding managed power to your technology strategy makes financial and practical sense — as a sustainable way to stay profitable through value-added Managed Tech Services Manhattan.
Managed power gleans data from networked systems and applications to provide real-time monitoring, analysis and proactive management. Managed power solutions benefit both the providers and the user, especially enterprises and those with multiple locations. Historical data on the health and viability of power supply, battery backup and critical access control devices is readily available. It assures reliability and consistency, with increased uptime for users and better efficiencies and savings in aspects of service and maintenance.
Managed power involves multiple physical components that include the main power supply; supervised inputs; system outputs; and backup batteries. Managed monitoring offers: overcurrent alert; low battery warning; AC loss notification; event reports and service due reminders. Remote service capabilities include: output supervision, remote power cycling and battery load testing.
Constant monitoring of the power supply system provides the opportunity to generate real-time action alerts and reports in system management and maintenance. These alerts or notifications can take the form of email, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), XML or web-browser messages. The enhanced monitoring approach results in instant notification of current or impending issues. Apart from such notification, it can also allow basic troubleshooting remotely.
System requirements and benefits differ from site to site and so will the ROI for the end user. There are several factors that contribute to ROI in a managed power solution, that encompass the ability to be alerted of problems, remotely diagnosing services and maximizing uptime without having to resort to service personnel. Other benefits include reduction in profitability loss to the business as a result of system failure or downtime, or the need for the presence of security personnel at the protected premises.
When cost savings are specific to the end user and the way ROI is calculated, it achieves it’s value proposition by ultimately making the service provider more accountable and the customer loyal.
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