Geist and Packet Power Launch New Power Strip with Built-in Wireless Monitoring 20 March 2012, Lincoln, NE and Minneapolis, MN — Geist and Packet Power announce the release of the PWM intelligent wireless power strip. The PWM provides a comprehensive remote view of power usage by integrating Packet Power’s wireless power and temperature monitoring technology into a Geist power strip. The unit transmits data with no additional cords and offers wireless access to the unit's amps, volts, frequency, volt-amps, watts, kWh, power factor and temperature measurements. With the wireless capability integrated with the Geist power strip, users can easily install sophisticated power monitoring while maintaining real-time visibility to valuable power usage information. Wireless transfer of information back to a single collection point means the entire power monitoring network can reside on one IP address. Integration of this data with Geist’s RackNet or Environet DCiM solutions provides a seamless presentation of power data combined with the power and flexibility of Geist’s DCiM solutions. “Combining Geist’s power capabilities with Packet Power’s industry leading wireless technology provide data center managers with a very flexible solution for monitoring power usage throughout a facility. The fact that the PWM gathers and transmits this data on only one IP address is a critical step in driving data center costs down,” stated Brad Wilson, Executive Vice President at Geist. “Incorporating our wireless monitoring capabilities into power strips provides another example of how Packet Power is succeeding in making data center monitoring easy and affordable,” stated Steve VanTassel, CEO at Packet Power. “We have enjoyed collaborating with Geist to create the new standard for wireless smart power strips.” The PWM power strips are available immediately within North America from Geist, Packet Power and their partners. The PWM intelligent wireless power strips are offered in a variety of configurations. About Geist Geist designs and manufactures industry leading technology and software for powering and managing critical data center infrastructure. We produce affordable, quality products while providing our clients with superior service. Whether it’s enhancing customer care services or implementing new technologies, Geist promotes innovation, quality, and satisfaction in all aspects of business. About Packet Power Packet Power, LLC (www.packetpower.com) provides data center power and environmental monitoring systems built on secure wireless networking technology that is optimized for use in data centers. Packet Power’s hardware and EMX software make it easy and affordable to monitor energy usage and environmental conditions across the data center. Packet Power is based in the United States and offers its products in more than 20 countries around the world. For more information: info@packetpower.com.