Each month, the typical business or home experiences several electrical disturbances from infrequent blackouts to spikes and surge fluctuations; even the slightest electrical blip poses a danger to all programmable appliances, whether the device is a computer or a high-priced server. If your computer no longer works after a power surge, it most likely will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Many of us deal with bouts of severe rain and snow that have us not only dealing with flooding but also lengthy power outages. Were you a victim of Hurricane Sandy? With power outages comes an element of stress, particularly those who rely on power for work or health. That is why there is power protection. A simple blow of a transformer can send thousands of electricity customers straight into the dark for an undetermined amount of time.

Aside from the inconvenience that comes with losing power, for businesses and residents who need access to data at all times, power failures can mean lost billable hours of work for a remote worker. The simple solution to avoiding a catastrophe is power protection and uninterruptible power supplies.

Power protection systems are extremely important for keeping a steady power supply during power cuts, spikes, surges and numerous other types of interruptions in power supply. Power protection systems provide much needed protection against damage to hardware and software systems, as well as, critical data loss and are necessary for safe shut down of critical equipment during a power failure.

Businesses should take this very serious when preparing for power protection. In addition to regular system backups, companies should seek uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) devices to provide emergency power when power fails. The UPS automatically switches to AC generated battery power, preventing the spike or surge from harming whatever it is connected to along with preventing power fluctuations.

Using power protection equipment can save institutions thousands in costly damages due to outages as well as keep things running smoothly and efficiently in the event of an interruption or total outage.

The question is, "Are you prepared and what is the most appropriate solution for your needs?" Whether a surge protector, battery back-up, automatic voltage regulation (AVR), stand by UPS systems, line-interactive UPS systems, or online UPS systems.