Riello UPS has just launched the Premium Pro series from 700VA to 3kVA. The range includes new energy saving features and provides on-line power protection for critical IT servers, telecommunications, EPoS and data applications.

The Premium Pro from Riello UPS has a digitally controlled inverter to provide true on-line power protection. Coupled with a new rectifier-charger, the Premium Pro operates at 0.99 power factor; saving 10% more energy than its predecessor range and achieving an operating efficiency of 98% in full on-line mode. The UPS avoids unnecessary power consumption by sensing circuits and battery chargers. The unit can also be configured to automatically power-off when no load is present therefore reducing further energy use. For more information about the Premium Pro series click here. To read the Press Release click here.

TV viewers were left watching blank screens yesterday as another London mains failure forced GMTV to delay their live broadcast. Crew and presenters were unable to prepare for the show after a burst water main cut power to the South Bank, affecting the London Television Centre Studies and transmitters where shows such as GMTV and This Morning are filmed. The show could eventually be seen by analogue viewers nearly twenty minutes later – with presenters hastily made-up and some with wet hair. Digital viewers had a longer wait as the signal operates on a separate supply that was not restored until almost 8 am.

Despite the apologies of the presenters and producers, Industry sources are claiming that the incident (which would have surely lost significant advertising revenue) could have been easily avoided. These sources claim that following budget cuts, ITV has refused to repair or replace a faulty emergency power system that should have kept the power on. An ITV spokesperson claimed they were ‘currently putting in place new back-up procedures to address any future issues of this nature’.

A note to the producers – Riello UPS have been addressing the issues of maximising protection while minimising cost of ownership for some time. As a result, a range of our UPS and power protection systems are keeping the cameras rolling in a number of studios across Britain….

During such sensitive times as the 2012 Olympics there will be no second chances for business continuity planners who will have to design systems that can cope with a range of scenarios, not least of which is a massive load increase on the electricity supply chain.

To help organisations prepare for the 2012 Olympics and the anticipated drain on supply, Riello has expanded our Master Switch range of Static Transfer Switches (STS) to include models up to 400A. Used in isolation or with a combination of uninterruptible power supplies and generating systems, the extended Master Switch range is ideal for use in projects that require the highest possible levels of resilience and protection of critical loads including data centres, security, surveillance and transportation systems.

For more information on our Master Switch range, click here.

Despite the general level of economic activity in the UK, Riello UPS continues to see its activities expand within the data centre market. It appears demand for internet and data processing continues to expand at a near vertical rate and so does the requirement for secure power. In line with our growth plans for 2009 we will spend more time at UK events and the first quarter sees us at Data Centre World and the Business Continuity Expo – keep an eye on our website events page for more info.

This year Riello UPS has taken an associate sponsorship package with Data Centre Dyanmics. This is very much our first year at the conference and in 2009 we have signed up for a main Platinum Sponsorship package. Our association with the event is also a result of the critical need for uninterruptible power supplies within data centre environments – a role Riello UPS has been performing with its Master Plus UPS for some time.