UPS & STANDBY POWER
Are we ready for change? Could locked-in, longterm UPS maintenance contracts be beneficial for data centres? Louis McGarry, Sales & Marketing Director at Centiel UK, explores the pros and cons.
30 www.datacentrereview.com Q3 2022
e seem to be living in a world of uncertainty. Locking-in to fixed-term contracts can offer a stable solution which works for both parties. Mortgages are a great example where guaranteed fixed-rates, avoid the uncertainty of tomorrow. Locking-in to contracts has advantages. Data centres have the flexibility to offer services on a short-term basis, but long-term agreements mean they can offer commercial rewards as rates can be fixed from day one. Clients and the data centre can also plan and manage costs more effectively. Surely this creates a win-win situation for all? Interestingly, although locking-in appears to be the new normal when it comes to mortgages and data centre contracts, it is generally not the case when purchasing and maintaining a UPS system. However, perhaps it could or should be? With ever-rising costs, now is the perfect time to discuss the benefits of fixed-rate agreements that ensure the integrity of UPS systems from start to finish to avoid unexpected costs.
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