Blackouts and Power Outages Looming for Australia’s East Coast, Costing Small Businesses Up to $5,600 Per Minute
5 August 2024 – As several coal-fired power plants along Australia’s east coast close and critical new gas and clean energy projects face delays, the region anticipates significant electricity supply disruptions by 2027, with “reliability gaps” emerging as early as 2025, according to a report by the Australian Energy Market Operator.
This convergence of factors presents a critical challenge for businesses that rely on dependable power to sustain productivity and customer service levels, such as retail, healthcare and professional services. Estimates from insights agency Gartner indicate the cost of unplanned disruptions can be up to $5,600 per minute, while a new report by CISCO digital resilience agency Splunk further reveals the staggering financial toll of downtime.
In response, PSS Distributors announces the launch of their advanced UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) systems, designed to protect small businesses from downtime and data loss during power outages. PSS Distributors' UPS systems provide a robust solution by offering uninterrupted power backup during outages, ensuring seamless continuity of essential operations. Equipped with state-of-the-art features like automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and battery backup, these systems immediately transition to backup power at the first sign of disruption.
"Our UPS systems are essential for small businesses navigating unpredictable power reliability," says Terrence Daniel, General Manager at PSS Distributors. "They are designed to maintain business operations smoothly during outages, safeguarding against the costly impacts of downtime and protecting critical data."
PSS Distributors' UPS solutions not only ensure operational continuity but also bolster resilience against unforeseen power fluctuations and equipment damage.
Furthermore, PSS Distributors underscores the scalability and ease of integration of their UPS systems, making them suitable for businesses of all sizes and technical capabilities.
In addition to implementing UPS systems, Daniel shares five tips with small business owners for mitigating the risks associated with power disruptions:
- Diversify power sources: Explore alternative energy solutions such as renewable sources (solar panels, wind turbines) or generators to supplement UPS systems during extended outages.
- Cloud backup: Adopt cloud-based data backup solutions to store critical business information off-site, ensuring accessibility even during prolonged power failures.
- Surge protection: Safeguard sensitive electronic equipment against damage from power surges or spikes by installing a UPS with the highest level of surge protection, such as PSS’s UPS with a galvanic isolation transformer.
- Emergency lighting: Maintain battery-powered emergency lighting systems by complying with annual mandatory check-ups to ensure workplace safety and visibility during power outages.
- Employee training: Educate staff on emergency protocols, including proper equipment shutdown procedures during power disruptions and safe navigation in low-light conditions.
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About PSS Distributors
PSS Distributors is a leading Australian provider of power protection solutions, specialising in UPS systems designed to safeguard businesses from the impact of power disturbances. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, PSS Distributors continues to empower businesses with reliable, scaleable, and cost-effective power backup solutions.
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UR Digital
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