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Lower Real Estate Energy Costs by Submetering Electricity

Retrofitting a multi-tenant building (or collection of buildings) with a wireless circuit monitoring system can pay for itself in less than a year. The ROI improves even more if your energy provider uses flex pricing and charges more for power... Read More

Data Center Challenges and Branch Circuit Power Monitoring

The latest survey of data center operators shows the biggest challenges the industry is facing. The Uptime Institute aggregated answers from hundreds of digital infrastructure managers worldwide. Here are the things they say are top of mind: Read More

Largest Wireless DC Power Monitoring Deployment in the World

In late 2019, as the global Covid pandemic was about to explode, a Fortune 100 telecommunications company engaged Packet Power to solve a critical problem: provide real-time visibility into their Direct Current (DC) power distribution architecture... Read More

Preparing for Data Center Liquid Cooling Upgrades

Although liquid cooling is already widely used in many data centers, further expansion of the practice is coming fast. A market study in Asia predicts 31% growth in the liquid cooling market through 2027. This boom echoes the literal buzz being... Read More
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Current Transducers: Split Core, Solid Core, and Why You Should Care

Current Transducers are a key component of every power monitoring system. If you have ever wondered why they are used or how they work, here's a quick review of alternating current transducer basics. Read More

Smart Monitoring Solutions for Smart Manufacturing

In manufacturing, efficiency is the name of the game. Factory operators seeking to maximize production uptime and reduce costs need precise data (both real-time and aggregated) to optimize operations. If you are going to make progress with... Read More

AI Increasing Demand on Energy Efficient Data Centers

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and at a cost for data centers: a substantial increase in energy consumption. AI relies on deep learning and neural networks, demanding massive computational resources. To meet these... Read More

Energy Monitoring Systems & Data Center Compatibility

As the demands on data centers continue to grow, space is at a premium in existing facilities. In an attempt to maximize their computing per square foot and minimize their costs, many operators are installing power monitoring systems so they can... Read More

Improving PUE in Data Centres for Energy Savings

Facing soaring energy prices, data centre operators are doing everything they can to become more efficient. End-user demand continues to surge and improving power usage effectiveness (PUE)–which is increasingly harder to achieve–is required as part... Read More

A Global Financial Institution Case Study

A Look Into One Global Financial Institution’s Quest To Streamline Efficiency and Scalability With Maximum Security. A global financial institution approached Packet Power with a complex challenge where data security was paramount. The customer... Read More

EkkoSense & Packet Power Announce Technology Integration Partnership

Packet Power customers gain access to EkkoSense’s innovative AI-based 3D visualization and analysis software and unique Cooling Advisor self-optimization tool.Enables EkkoSense users to access Packet Power’s market-leading suite of wireless power... Read More
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Benchmark ESG Goals for Energy with Submetering

With the signs of climate change everywhere and energy prices widely expected to continue increasing, people are looking for more ways than ever to optimize their current power infrastructure in order to minimize costs, cut carbon emissions, and... Read More
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Tech Expert: Power Monitoring Solutions for Data Centres across Africa

Consistent, reliable power is the lifeblood of data centres and colocations. Many African nations continue to struggle with regular power disruptions and loadshedding that put these critical facilities in jeopardy of going down with little or no... Read More
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TechAccess Partners with Packet Power to Bring Top-Tier Power and Environmental Monitoring Solutions to African Data Centres

TechAccess and Packet Power announced their new partnership today, bringing Packet Power’s full suite of innovative power and environmental monitoring solutions to sub-Saharan Africa amid ongoing energy crisis. Read More
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Using Power Monitoring to Combat Energy Price Increases

Feeding power into your operations has rarely felt more financially painful. The price of producing and delivering electricity skyrocketed in 2022, continuing a challenging trend from the past few years. Few markets have been safe from the rise in... Read More

Understand Power: Volts, Amps, Watts, Watt-hours and Cost

Editor's note: This blog was originally posted in 2015. Although electrical definitions haven’t changed, it was updated in 2023 because the cost of electricity has increased and resources for monitoring power usage have been added. Read More

How a Spot Leak Detector Can Prevent Big Problems

Water (or another liquid) in the wrong place can be a serious problem for any company. Electronics and water don’t mix well at all. Liquid chemicals getting where they shouldn’t be can be a major safety hazard. Read More

Understanding Humidity Monitoring in the Data Center

Environmental monitoring and control in the data center are usually assumed to be synonymous with temperature control—how to make sure the air is at the optimal temperature at each place. Temperature, however, is only one of the two key parameters... Read More

Wishing you all the best

Season's greetings from all of us at Packet Power. We wish you the happiest of holidays and a prosperous new year. Please note that our offices will be closed December 23-26. Thank you for your ongoing support. Read More

Calculating Costs for Cold Air in Your Facilities

Conditioning the air in your building costs a lot of money, but a well-run facility helps you turn a profit. In industries like data centers, cooling systems can account for 30-50% of energy expenses. Cold air is also a huge expense for refrigerated... Read More

Packet Power Appoints Nate Nomeland as New CEO

Packet Power is pleased to announce Nate Nomeland as our new CEO beginning December 1, 2022. He succeeds Steve VanTassel who is retiring at the end of the year. Read More

How ESCOs Use Power Monitoring to Save Their Clients Money

If you buy, manage, or rely on energy for your business, uncertainty has been your recent reality. Erratic costs, supply, and delivery—even when it comes to renewable energy—add stress to planning efforts. Governments around the world have been... Read More
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Optimize Your Manufacturing Operations with Powerful Knowledge

If knowledge is power, then what is knowledge about power? It’s a problem solver and efficiency booster for your business. When you monitor power use of equipment in real-time, you can avoid unexpected shutdowns, extend the life of gear and systems,... Read More

Daxten at the forefront of promoting data center energy efficiency

Packet Power works with a global network of partners to help ensure customer needs are addressed with the right monitoring solutions. One of our oldest and strongest partnerships is with Daxten. The company offers cutting edge cooling optimization,... Read More

Total Harmonic Distortion - what happened to my perfect wave?

Our physical world is full of waves–big, small, visible, and invisible. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a useful tool for measuring what is happening when a wave is not behaving exactly the way you expect it to. Read More

Three-phase power or the magic of the missing Neutral

Electricity can seem both simple and confusing at the same time. A refresher on things like the differences between volts, amps and watts never hurts. Or a recap of where a direct current system may make the most sense. One particularly tricky... Read More

Monitor Your Critical Equipment with a Smart Power Cord

If you want to know how much power your equipment is using but don't want to pay costly electrician fees or deal with complex IT networks, a smart power cord could fit the bill. Read More

Packet Power named to 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

Today, Inc. revealed that Packet Power is No. 4466 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-kind look at the most successful companies within the... Read More

Optimizing Data Center Cooling Using Differential Pressure Sensors

Properly cooling a data center is not straightforward. Cold air is one of the most valuable commodities in data center operations. However, optimizing airflow and cooling is challenging without a good map of air movement through your data center. By... Read More

Proper Placement: Installing Server Room Environmental Monitors [VIDEO]

You have a significant investment in your IT infrastructure and you want to get the most out of that investment by extending equipment life, optimizing usage, and lowering your operational costs. You can get the data to help you accomplish these... Read More

How a Humidity Sensor Can Help Improve Operations in Many Industries

Are controlling air conditions and knowing how wet the air is important to your business? Then humidity sensors are a must. Also called hygrometers, these devices have come a long way in recent years. Read More

Power Submetering Saves Money and Informs Energy Planning

You don't know the future cost of energy (otherwise you'd probably be cornering the energy futures markets right now). But it's a safe bet energy prices will continue to rise. Higher energy prices mean there is more value than ever in tracking your... Read More

Global Colo Saves Time and Money with Arayna Tech

Packet Power works with a global network of partners to help match our wireless monitoring solutions to customer needs. Our partners can also ensure our solutions are installed quickly and correctly to maximize time-to-value. We're pleased to... Read More

Harnessing Monitoring Data to Optimize Data Center Cooling

Cooling costs are a major component of data center operating costs. The economic and environmental benefits that can result from lowered cooling costs are significant. But raising the temperature can raise risks. If only one or two cabinets in an... Read More

Save Money with an Energy Monitoring System

Your energy costs are likely going up. It's an unavoidable expense because you need electricity to do business. How can you reign this in? The first step is knowing exactly where the power is being used. Once you have that data, you can make good... Read More

Using Temperature Sensor Data to Drive Business Decisions [VIDEO]

To make the best business decisions around temperature and energy use, you need to have the data points. Advances in sensors and wireless technology mean today’s devices are small enough to be placed almost anywhere and are able to give you... Read More

Installing Packet Power Smart Power Cables [VIDEO]

Monitoring the power usage of any device that with a plug is simple with Packet Power’s Smart Power Cables. Just how easy is it? This short video explains the quick installation process and how quickly you begin collecting data. Read More

Rescuing Stranded Smart Devices In Your Facility

You’ve invested in smart monitoring devices – power strips, meters, ATS’s, temperature sensors, gas flow meters, and leak detectors. They’re in the desired location, next to the equipment you want to monitor. But your facility’s layout can make it... Read More

Installing Packet Power Environmental Monitors [VIDEO]

Monitoring the environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and differential air pressure) anywhere is a breeze with Packet Power devices. They install easily, begin transmitting data wirelessly immediately without extra setup. This video shows... Read More

Wired vs. Wireless Power Monitors [VIDEO]

Power monitoring is essential for efficient, cost-effective facility management. The stakes are even higher in critical facilities where power or environmental anomalies can lead to expensive equipment damage and customer services failures. Power... Read More

Packet Power Branch Circuit Monitors Cut Installation Time in Half [VIDEO]

Easily add branch circuit monitoring to any RPP, PDU or power distribution panel to gather the information needed to allocate energy costs, avoid outages, balance loads, extend the life of existing equipment and plan future capacity. Packet Power’s... Read More

Season's Greetings from Packet Power

From all of us at Packet Power, we wish you a delightful holiday with family and friends and success in the year to come. Please note that our offices will be closed December 23-24. Thank you for your continued support. Read More

Monitoring Made to Measure Simplifies Power Monitoring [VIDEO]

Your power monitoring needs are unique. You need a system built specifically to meet these needs. Sound expensive? Packet Power’s "Monitoring Made to Measure" approach to building power monitoring systems significantly reduces installation time,... Read More

Case Study: Environmental Monitoring Made Easy

When your existing monitoring devices are not keeping up with new demands, it’s time for a change. But upgrading monitors in a facility can be daunting. How do you change out equipment without disrupting operations? How much time and money will... Read More

Say what? Data center acronyms clarified

Data center industry jargon is filled with acronyms and expressions. Even the most experienced professional can get caught off guard by a new term or an old abbreviation. Here are the acronyms and phrases you’ll run into the most. Read More
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Avoiding Disaster With Smart Power and Temperature Monitoring Systems

Power and environmental monitoring can reduce outages and downtime by keeping you abreast of operating conditions within your critical facilities at all times. You can be alerted to issues quickly before they escalate into serious problems. And you... Read More

Metered, Monitored, Switched, Smart: Comparing Types of PDUs

Power distribution units (PDUs), commonly referred to as power strips or rack mounted power distribution units (RMPDUs), are critical components within a data center's power hierarchy. They include multiple outlets that provide power to rack level... Read More
Power Monitoring Reduces Downtime

How Power Monitoring Helps Reduce Downtime

Critical facilities like data centers require a power infrastructure that is energy-efficient and cost-efficient but, above all, reliable. Downtime is expensive and even possibly "career limiting." Power problems can also result in damage to... Read More

Power Factor: The difference between promise and reality

You may be getting less power throughout your facility than you think, thanks to something known as power factor. Power factor affects power management, especially if you’re running very high power equipment such as an uninterruptible power supply... Read More

How to Pinpoint Hot Spots in Your Data Center

Hot spots in a data center must be closely monitored: let the warmest areas in your facility get too warm and you risk degraded performance, outages, and potential equipment damage. Yet they can also drive how much you spend to cool your entire data... Read More

Data Center Retrofitting: The Role of Monitoring

Data centers must meet constantly evolving needs. Trends such as increasing power density, cloud computing, edge computing, and data analytics ultimately place differing demands on the data center. This often requires that improvements be made to... Read More

[VIDEO] Convert basic PDUs into Smart PDUs in minutes

Do you have basic power strips that you wish were metered? Would you be interested in a way of upgrading your existing power strips that doesn’t require running additional wires or removing your existing equipment? Packet Power’s Smart Power Cables... Read More
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We Recommend: Top 10 Reasons to Monitor Busway Tap Boxes

Energy usage data helps ensure your critical facility runs smoothly. DCIM provider, Sunbird, recently published an ebook that does a nice job of outlining the benefits of using power monitoring on overhead busways. Read More
Packet Power Smart Power Cables add metering to any device with a plug

Having trouble getting a smart PDU? Packet Power has a solution.

If long lead times on intelligent rack PDUs are putting your deployment schedule at risk, Packet Power can help. Our Smart Power Cables are the easiest way to add power metering to any device with a plug. Combine a smart power cable with an easy to... Read More
Packet Power Wireless Network Connector rescues stranded smart devices

Packet Power Wireless Network Connector adds flow meter support

Do you have a smart device that you can't get information from because it is not connected to a network? The Packet Power Wireless Network Connector (WNC) can link it to our wireless mesh network --- and the WNC can now work its wireless magic on... Read More
Holiday greetings from Packet Power

Holiday greetings from Packet Power

2020 has been an unforgettable year and we are particularly grateful for the ongoing support of our customers, partners, friends and family in these challenging times. May 2021 bring peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Read More
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Even fewer stranded smart devices with Wireless Network Connector

Packet Power's Wireless Network Connector provides an easy way to make supported metered devices not connected to a network work over Packet Power's wireless network. We've just added more supported devices so you'll have fewer stranded smart... Read More
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EMX delivers even easier access to insight

Packet Power's EMX energy portal makes reviewing and using information even more intuitive with a number of enhancements to how data is viewed, analyzed and shared. Read More
Packet Power launches next generation wireless power meter

Packet Power releases 54 new wireless power monitoring products

Packet Power is expanding its industry-leading range of wireless remote power monitoring systems with the announcement of a new 3-phase wireless power meter and related products. The new single-meter, multi-meter and branch circuit offerings can be... Read More
Packet Power updates website showcasing more industries and business applications

Is Packet Power right for your industry? Our new website helps answer that.

Packet Power has established itself as the world leader in wireless power and environmental monitoring in data centers. However, you may not know that people responsible for running facilities ranging from convenience stores to sports stadiums also... Read More

New connections for Packet Power's Wireless Network Connector

No more stranded power! Packet Power's Wireless Network Connector (WNC) easily makes select metered devices work over our wireless network. The list of supported devices continues to grow based on customer demand. Read More

Remote monitoring now essential for business operations

It has never been more important for your critical infrastructure to be up and running. Remote monitoring helps ensure your facilities are operating as they should be, even when no one is physically around. Remote monitoring isn't a new thing, but... Read More
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Packet Power Coronavirus Update

Packet Power, and our critical suppliers in the United States, remain open and operating. Our supply chain partners in China have increased production but are now facing shipping limitations and a few part shortages. We expect to receive several key... Read More
Update on the effects of coronavirus for Packet Power customers

Packet Power Response to the Coronavirus

The coronavirus is impacting people and businesses worldwide in ever-changing ways. Packet Power is committed to servicing our customers while keeping our employees safe. We are currently operating at normal staffing levels. Read More
Packet Power EMX is the fastest path to power and environmental monitoring insights

Packet Power Delivers Smarter EMX Alerts

EMX provides the ability to apply the criteria that trigger an alert to multiple monitoring units. Now, the emails that are sent when an alert occurs will show more information about how widespread the alert is. Read More
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Packet Power EMX Monitoring Software Dashboard Enhancements

Packet Power has enhanced the dashboard feature of its EMX Energy Portal. EMX is the easiest, fastest path to energy and environmental monitoring insights. The cloud service or locally installed software delivers real-time and historical information... Read More

Happy Holidays from Packet Power

Happy holidays from Packet Power. Our offices will be closed December 24-25 and January 1. Thank you for your continued support and the very best to you and yours this holiday season. Read More

Giving thanks

Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving on November 28th and Packet Power offices will be closed November 28-29. To our customers, partners, suppliers, investors, friends and family ... thank you. We are grateful for your support. Read More

Packet Power Wireless Network Connector adds Schneider and RLE devices

Packet Power's Wireless Network Connector (WNC) provides an easy way to make select non-Packet Power metered devices that aren't connected to a network work over Packet Power's wireless network. The WNC now supports several Schneider power meters... Read More
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Packet Power will be at the Graybar Technology Showcase on September 26th

Packet Power will be joining Data Center Systems, Inc. at the Graybar Technology Showcase on September 26, 2019 in Minneapolis. Learn how critical facilities managers use our power and environmental monitoring solutions to: identify equipment at... Read More
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BRAH showcasing smart Bus Plugs at NECA in Las Vegas

Packet Power is joining BRAH Electric at the 2019 NECA show in Las Vegas September 15-17. The team will be featuring the new BRAH Electric Universal Bus Plugs integrated with BRAH Logic wireless power monitoring solution from Packet Power --... Read More
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Packet Power launches Wireless Network Connector

No more stranded smart power strips! Packet Power now provides an easy way to make supported metered devices not connected to a network work over Packet Power's wireless network. Simply plug the Wireless Network Connector (WNC) into the Ethernet or... Read More

Packet Power offices closed July 4-5

Packet Power offices will be closed July 4-5 in celebration of Independence Day. Thank you for your continued support. Read More

Making the case for facility monitoring

You know that your operations team can use energy usage data to help ensure your entire facility runs more smoothly. Monitoring can also save money by reducing costs and extending the life of critical equipment. It can identify inefficient energy... Read More
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Packet Power welcomes Site Preparation Management

Packet Power is pleased to welcome Site Preparation Management, Co. Ltd (SITEM) to our global partner network. SITEM is a leading design, consulting and data center management company based in Thailand. They provide solutions and professional... Read More
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Touchpad replaces joystick for Packet Power Gateway and other devices

Packet Power has moved to a new touchpad interface for our Version 4 Ethernet Gateway, Hub and Data Diode devices. While the touchpad replaces the joystick, all other functionality remains the same. Read More

Hubbell Launches Innovative Smart Connectors

Hubbell recently released an industry-leading intelligent connector, and Packet Power is pleased to have played a key role. The device, which looks like a standard Hubbell 60-amp IEC pin-and-sleeve watertight connector, has the built-in ability to... Read More
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BRAH teams with Packet Power for smart Bus Plugs

BRAH Electric has announced its BRAH Logic line of power monitoring solutions. With the availability of BRAH Logic, wireless power monitors developed by Packet Power can be installed at the factory into the full range of BRAH Bus Plugs. Read More
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Meet Packet Power at Data Centre World 2019

Are you interested in learning more about the merits of wire-free power and environmental monitoring? If you're in London March 12-13, please stop by Data Centre World where Daxten will be showcasing Packet Power products at Stand D701. Read More

When good enough can be great: Current-only vs Full Power monitoring

You've decided to monitor energy use in your facility. The good news is that you've got a number of options to do this. The not-so-good news is that the options can sometimes seem overwhelming. One such choice is to monitor current only or full... Read More

Split core CTs and why size matters

Current transducers (CTs) are a critical component of power monitoring. They come in a variety of formats, sizes, current ratings and accuracy levels. The aspect we would like to focus on here is size, specifically inside diameter. Read More

Warmest holidays from Packet Power

Happy holidays from the Packet Power team. With the holidays upon us, we wanted to let you know that our offices will be closed December 24-25 and January 1. Read More
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Packet Power launches new compact wireless multi-circuit monitors

The new monitors offer an easy way to add monitoring to some or all of the circuits on switchgear, panelboards, HVAC units, generators and other devices. Read More
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Unique twist on Packet Power product training

It's hard to get people's attention for product training. A Packet Power customer decided to take a different approach that resulted in enthusiastic team engagement. It involved a Packet Power power module, environmental monitor and Ethernet Gateway... Read More
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's CoE reviews Packet Power's Environmental Monitors

The Center of Expertise for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers (CoE), located at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, recently completed an in-depth analysis of several portable air management measurement tools for use in small data centers. ... Read More
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Meet Packet Power at Data Centre World 2018

Do you want to learn more about the advantages of wireless power and environmental monitoring? Are you planning to be in London March 21 -22? Please consider stopping by Data Centre World where Daxten will be showcasing Packet Power products at... Read More
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Best wishes from Packet Power

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with peace and happiness. Read More

Bowling balls and one-way mirrors:  The physics of provably safe and secure monitoring systems

Security and safety are the foremost concerns of anybody deploying and managing an energy and environmental monitoring solution within a data center or any other networked environment such as a building or factory floor. The system being monitored... Read More
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New Packet Power products deliver cost-effective, time-saving BCMS solutions

Packet Power is excited to add two models to our set of branch circuit monitoring retrofit solutions and an industry-leading way to share monitoring data between two distinct and secure IP networks. Read More
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Stop by if you're in Mumbai

Curious about the advantages of wireless power and environmental monitoring? Planning to be in or near Mumbai early November? Consider stopping by. Read More
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Dr. Paul Bieganski receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Packet Power is pleased to announce that our founder, Dr. Paul Bieganski, is being recognized by the University of Minnesota's Department of Computer Science and Engineering for his contributions to the computer science community. Read More

Data center cooling optimization is easier than you think

One of the most contentious areas of data center operating cost reduction is cooling. There is an ongoing tension between lowering cooling costs and keeping facility temperatures within a deliberately conservative range. Many data centers accept... Read More

Power monitoring ROI

There are countless reasons for monitoring power in data centers. We've outlined some of the most common applications and the resulting benefits. Often the determining factor in deciding to install power monitoring is the initial capital cost. Lower... Read More
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Using Rogowski Coils

Conventional split-core CTs may not always be the best solution when installing current transducers on existing cable bundles. The CT may not fit around the conductor or in the required space. An easy alternative is to use a Rogowski coil. Read More
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New look, same secure wireless technology

Packet Power has moved from opaque to clear plastic enclosures for our "M", "R" and "P" wireless power monitors. The material is unchanged, only the level of coloration has been modified. Read More

The best way to access a voltage source

Packet Power is frequently asked how to access the voltage source when installing power monitors. This can be done using a variety of methods. Read More

Six ways to lower costs through smarter cooling

Cooling is one of the main drivers of data center operating costs, but figuring out how to get the information needed to drive costs down can be confounding. Read on for ways to break the overall challenge into manageable pieces as well as what you... Read More

One path to "Monitoring Nirvana"

We ran across a good article in the Data Center Journal written by Leon Adato entitled "Monitoring Nirvana" describing data center monitoring and who should be doing it. The full article can be found here. If you're short on time, here's a synopsis. Read More

In memory of those who serve

Americans set aside the last Monday in May to remember the men and women of the armed forces and give thanks for their sacrifices. Read More

Top Threat to US Power Grid: Squirrels

The stability of the power grid is important to people responsible for operating critical facilities such as data centers, and a great deal of effort is put into ensuring that all risks to the uninterrupted supply of power are anticipated and... Read More

IoT convenience doesn't require sacrificing security

The rise of the "Internet of Things" (IoT) has made it possible to monitor and control an incredibly wide range of devices using wireless connections. This convenience can create security concerns. But not for Packet Power. Read More
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Meet Packet Power at DCD Enterprise and Data Centre World 2017

Packet Power will be attending DCD Enterprise in New York City March 14-15 and Data Centre World in London March 15-16. Read More

Phasor diagrams now available

Packet Power recently released several changes to EMX, our power and environmental monitoring software. A notable change is the addition of phasor diagrams. Read More

Catch water leaks before they become a severe problem

Do you have critical equipment that could be damaged by a water leak? Packet Power is pleased to add a leak detector probe to our environmental monitoring offerings delivering a simple, cost-effective way to minimize the risk of damage from an... Read More
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Happy holidays from Packet Power

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with peace and happiness. Read More

480V Wireless Power Monitor

Packet Power is pleased to now offer a power monitor capable of measuring energy usage on 480V AC circuits. The new product maintains the same compact form factor as our existing three-phase monitor and extends our wireless metering to include 480V... Read More

Many thanks

Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving on November 24th. It's a time to reflect and to give thanks. Read More

Packet Power announces simple PUE solution for EO 13693

Executive Order 13693 requires federal government data center managers to install energy meters by 2018 so they can establish a specified PUE. Packet Power is pleased to offer focused, simple PUE Monitoring Packages for U.S. government entities. We... Read More

Measuring PUE doesn't have to be hard

Trying to understand the impacts of changes in demand in your data center? Perhaps you want to measure the impacts of energy efficiency initiatives you recently implemented. Or, you may be a U.S. federal government data center manager looking for... Read More
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New Environmental Monitors install in seconds

Measuring temperature and humidity just got even easier and more affordable with Packet Power's new wireless Environmental Monitors. They gather temperature data from one to three points per unit and measure relative humidity just where you need it.... Read More
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1950's department store gets new life as a data center

Venyu's new 87,000 sq ft Shreveport, Louisiana, data center started out as a department store that opened in 1955. Packet Power is pleased to provide the power monitoring infrastructure in this innovative Tier III facility. The project went so well... Read More
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Join us in Helsinki this week

Curious about the advantages of wireless power and environmental monitoring? Planning to be in or near Helsinki this week? Consider stopping by. Read More

Ethernet Gateway Version 4 now available

Packet Power is pleased to announce Version 4 of our Ethernet Gateway is now available. It provides a foundation for new Gateway functionality while working seamlessly with existing Packet Power devices. Read More
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Stop by if you're in Switzerland or Germany

Want to learn how wireless power and environmental monitoring solutions can help you? Planning to be in Lucerne, Switzerland in September? How about Munich, Germany in October? Packet Power products will be featured at several industry events. Read More

Interactive charting improvements in EMX

We have added new capabilities to the powerful interactive charting in EMX. This 2-minute video lays out new ways to analyze, annotate and share data on your energy usage trends. Read More

Demystifying the Packet Power LED data stream

Packet Power uses the local LED display on our newer meters to show more than just amps by phase. That's good, but it can get a little cryptic. Is "con" a good thing? If so, why don't you see it all the time? What does "no" mean? Why does Packet... Read More

Size does matter (when it comes to power monitoring)

We are delighted to introduce the industry's first wireless 100 amp inline power meter! At 112 centimeters (44 inches) and 5.9 kilograms (13 pounds), the three-phase cable can monitor power used by the largest switches and SANs. Read More

Baby you can drive my (electric) car!

Electric cars are here. If you don't drive one yet, chances are you will before the end of the decade. An electric car is basically a computer (multiple computers really) with a bunch of batteries and an electric motor or two on four wheels. Just... Read More
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Happy Independence Day

On July 4, 1776, the United States claimed independence. And since that day, Americans have pledged liberty and justice for all. We invite all our partners, customers and friends to celebrate with us. Happy Independence Day. Read More

Monitoring insights deliver energy savings

Thanks to data from Packet Power solutions, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is finding "solid opportunities to improve energy efficiency." Read More
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Meet the interns

Building wireless solutions involves a number of people at Packet Power. In addition to our full-time team, we are pleased to have the assistance of four talented interns for the summer. Internships provide real life work experience for college... Read More

Does wireless really work in data centers?

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is: "Does your wireless technology really work?" This is generally followed by: "Is your wireless technology really secure?" The short answer to both questions is "yes." Here's why we are sure our... Read More

Shower or bath?  IP44 vs IP67

Data center power connectors have several attributes. Maximum amperage and voltage are obvious, as is whether the conductor supports 3, 4 or 5 wires. You will also often see an "IP" designation, typically IP44 or IP67. Read on if you've ever... Read More
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Creative monitoring:  How to know -30°F is no problem

The Midwest region of the United States experiences a wide temperature range from -30°F (-34°C) in the winter to over 110°F (45°C) in the summer. Well-functioning heating and cooling systems are critical in this environment. Like many efficient data... Read More
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Meet Packet Power in China and Germany

Want to discuss wireless power and environmental monitoring? Planning to be in Shanghai or Mainz, Germany in June? Packet Power products will be featured by partners at several events in June. Read More

Memorial Day

Monday, May 30th, is Memorial Day in the United States. For some, Memorial Day marks the start of summer. For some, Memorial Day is simply the reason for a three-day weekend. Some look forward to Memorial Day for the great deals they get from their... Read More

What keeps you up at night?

Most people deploy data center monitoring to help spot problems before they become severe, but effectively monitoring a data center can be a challenge. We want to help make your job easier. So please tell us what keeps you up at night. Read More

Join Packet Power at Mission Critical Facilities & Technology Conference in Ohio

I'd love to learn about your monitoring needs if you're planning to be in Cleveland, OH at the E Technologies event. Read More

It's a thing to be a "thing" on the IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is booming. As consumers, we often think of it as "things" such as Nest thermostats, SmartThings-controlled home appliances, Fitbits or Apple watches. Of course, the IoT also extends deeply into commercial environments... Read More

Walk and chew gum -- data center monitoring at every speed

Data center infrastructure monitoring is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. There are many parameters you could monitor: power, energy, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. There are also multiple levels in physical and organizational hierarchy... Read More

New Packet Power Partnerships

Packet Power works with a global network of partners to help best match our products to our customers' needs. We are pleased to announce several new partners. Read More

Volta Data Centres uses power -- to power growth

Volta Data Centres, located in central London, has developed two innovative ways to use power as a point of differentiation to its prospective clients. This helped increase occupancy by 250% in 2015. Read More

Meet Packet Power at DCD Enterprise in NYC

Want to discuss wireless power and environmental monitoring at DCD Enterprise in New York next week? Scot Love would be happy to meet. Scot can be reached at scot.love@packetpower.com or +1 (561) 214-2414. Read More

Packet Power partners with Data Power Technology

Packet Power works with a global network of partners to help best match our products to our customers' needs. We recently added Data Power Technology to our partner lineup. Read More

Join Daxten at these upcoming events

Daxten, a Packet Power Gold Partner in EMEA, is participating in several events in April. Read More

Volta Data Centres nominated for DCS Awards

We are pleased to learn that Volta Data Centres, a London-based co-location services provider, has been nominated for two 2016 DCS awards. Read More

A low cost way to monitor high-value circuits

There are many reasons to monitor power in data centers ranging from monitoring the state of critical equipment to calculating energy efficiency metrics such as PUE. So what do you do when the data you need isn't available because the switchgear,... Read More

Reader's choice:  Top 5 blog posts

Who can resist "top 5" lists? We can't. So we're sharing Packet Power's five most popular blog posts. Read More

An exciting new option for RPP, PDU and panel retrofits

Do you have 42-pole panels in RPPs, PDUs or on the wall that you wish were monitored? Packet Power now offers a simple way to add full power monitoring at the branch circuit level to existing equipment. Read More

Join us at Data Center World in Las Vegas - March 16-17

Packet Power will be at Data Center World in Las Vegas. Stop by booth 1041 to meet the team and see the latest updates to our product line. Stumped on how to tackle a monitoring problem? Stop by -- we'd love to discuss it. Read More

Multi-company study on server room energy efficiency uses Packet Power to drive insights

Energy is one of the highest costs in data centers -- even the small ones. Server rooms and data closets (known as "small embedded data centers") are one of the fastest growing end users of electrical energy in commercial buildings in the United... Read More

Who knew end feed monitoring could be so easy?

Do you have existing busways with no end feed visibility? Would you like to ensure you are making the most of your available power but can't take the busway offline to add monitoring? Packet Power lets you easily and safely add power monitoring to... Read More

Data center hot spots -- don't get burned

Data center hot spots are a bit of an enigma. While they remain colorless and odorless, you know they're there. You can feel them as you walk by rows of humming server racks. We've all done it -- the hot spot drive-by. You feel it. It's kind of hot... Read More

Helping Involta manage power in eight data centers for hundreds of clients

Co-location companies need the ability to track power usage at the cabinet level to accurately bill customers, meet their SLAs, and plan for growth. Involta, a rapidly growing multi-tenant data center services provider, wanted one monitoring... Read More

Welcome to a wealth of Packet Power support resources

How do I install an environmental monitor? What's the process to configure IP addresses for the Ethernet Gateway? How do I access SNMP or Modbus data? How big is a Gateway? Great questions. The newly revamped Packet Power Support page provides... Read More

How to grow into data center monitoring without breaking your budget or your career

Data center power and environmental monitoring can be a daunting project, but it shouldn’t be! It should be a simple and low risk proposition, quickly providing tangible benefits. Many of our customers have done it. We distilled their experiences... Read More

Season's greetings from Packet Power

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with peace and happiness. Read More

How Data Realty helps its customers avoid unplanned outages

One of the things that can keep co-location data center managers up at night is the worry that customers will unknowingly exceed their capacity and trip a breaker resulting in the possibility of an unplanned outage. Read More

DC in the DC

Direct Current has been an intermittently hot topic in the Data Center community for over a decade, yet it remains relatively unknown. It is finally beginning to change and many of our customers are starting to consider and actually deploy DC... Read More

Thank you!

Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. It's about more than eating too much food, watching football (American style) on television and shopping. It's a time to express thanks. Read More

Optimize your data center cooling safely, easily and cost effectively

Cooling represents one of the largest portions of data center energy usage -- 20-35% on average. Most data centers are overcooled with ambient temperatures kept at the lower end of ASHRAE guidelines. ASHRAE 2011 Thermal Guidelines for Data... Read More

What do you need to know to manage your data center more effectively?

You probably need to know which circuits could handle more power and which are at risk of tripping. Are you also being asked to reduce cooling costs but aren't sure where you can safely increase ambient temperature? How confident are you in your... Read More

Track rack temperature in the right places and for the right price

Accurate information on rack-level temperature in your data center can help lower operating costs, avoid outages and meet SLA agreements. Packet Power's wireless Environmental Monitor makes getting that information easy. And it costs as much as 70%... Read More

How to set hundreds of alerts in less than 60 seconds

You know realtime alerts are critical for running your data center. But to be really useful they can't take too long to set up or result in false notifications. Packet Power's EMX Energy Portal application has a unique Policies tool that allows an... Read More

Something's wrong! Find out immediately using EMX Policies and Alerts

Circuit aproaching overload? Intake temperature way too high? When something is going wrong in your data center, you need to be notified immediately. Packet Power's EMX Energy Portal application makes this easy even for very large monitoring... Read More

Price power in your data center to propel profits

How you charge for power is one of the most important pricing decisions you make as a hosting company. Whether you allocate costs based on energy used (kWh), the maximum load your facility must provide (peak kVA), typical usage (average hourly W) or... Read More

Choose the right wireless protocol for your data center

Wireless monitoring networks for data centers have specific requirements that are not always obvious and can be painful if ignored. Packet Power has spent years building and running large scale wireless monitoring systems for data centers and found... Read More

Fujitsu UK Recognized Again for Power Monitoring Innovation

We are pleased to see that Fujitsu UK's innovative use of Packet Power's wireless data center monitoring solutions continues to gain recognition. Read More

Packet Power unveils the industry's first wireless DC power monitors

Packet Power now offers data centers, telcos and cable companies an easy and cost-effective way to capture energy usage on 48V and 380V DC circuits. Read More

Visit Packet Power at DCD San Francisco

We are in booth 617 at DataCenterDynamics San Francsico today! We're showing the widest range of wireless power and environmental monitoring solutions available to the data center industry. Stop by to discuss the easiest, most affordable means of... Read More

Packet Power Launches New Web Site

We are excited to announce the first major update to our web site in several years. Read More

Small Embedded Data Center Monitoring Using Packet Power

The Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment and their project partners—Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC) and MnTAP—received CARD (Conservation Applied Research and Development) funding in order to pilot a program which addresses... Read More

Packet Power makes it easier than ever to monitor specific circuits in the data center

Packet Power Selective Circuit Monitoring System Has there been a case where you have needed to monitor a few circuits on a panel but have balked at the cost of the monitor, installation time and the effort needed to access the information? Packet... Read More

Small Embedded Data Center Monitoring Project Using Packet Power

The Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment and their project partners—Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC) and MnTAP—received CARD (Conservation Applied Research and Development) funding in order to pilot a program which addresses... Read More

New Video Highlights Involta's Duluth Data Center

Our customer Involta has just released a very nice video highlighting one of their data centers in Duluth, Minnesota. Watch it to see an innovative approach to data center design --- and pay particular attention around the 1:50 mark for a quick... Read More

Packet Power Wins German Data Center Award

Packet Power and its partner Daxten were announced as the winners of the 2015 Deutscher Rechenzentrumspreis award for Data Center Software at the annual awards ceremony on 20 April in Darmstadt. The award recongizes the leadership the partners have... Read More

Visit Packet Power at Data Center World!

Packet Power is pleased to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at the Data Center World spring conference and expo in Las Vegas April 19-23 at the Mirage Resort. We will be displaying our new Battery Powered Environmental Monitor, come... Read More

MN Cup Update on Packet Power

We are happy to be the focus of the MN Cup's "Where are they now" feature. The MN Cup is an annual contest aimed at helping entreprenuers in Minnesota. Over 9,000 people have participated from companies that have gone on to raise over $170 million... Read More

DCD EMEA Awards

Congratulations once more to Fujitsu UK and our partner Daxten for the well-deserved recognition that Fujitsu's Project Empower received. It is a testament to the value that data center monitoring can provide when it is done well. Read More

Fujitsu and Daxten selected as DCD EMEA Finalists for use of Packet Power Technology

Congratulations to Fujitsu and Daxten on being named finalists in the Data Centre Dynamics EMEA 2014 Awards. Fujitsu's Project Empower utilized Packet Power's wireless power and environmental monitoring and was recognized in two separate categories:... Read More

CONVERT YOUR UN-METERED PDUs INTO "SMART PDUS" IN MINUTES

Upgrading your standard un-metered PDU to a fully metered PDU doesn’t have to mean going to the expense of purchasing a new smart PDU along the costs of adding network cable drops and a massive integration effort with a monitoring program. Packet... Read More

Packet Power Unveils New Power and Environmental Monitors

We are excited to announce several major product enhancements: a full refresh of our three-phase power monitoring offerings new environmental monitors new Ethernet gateways a significant new firmware release for all power monitoring products and... Read More

The smart way to allocate energy usage and improve load distribution - Fujitsu success story

In Fujitsu’s Data Centre in London, it is not just the company’s own data that is managed but also that of hosted customers. The requirements for computing capacity and data volume are different from customer to customer, which means, of course,... Read More

Wireless Smart Power Cables for Data Center Power Monitoring

Have you already gone wireless or are you still dealing with cables? A different approach to integrated power and environment monitoring in data centres. By Jörg Poschen, Senior Marketing Manager at Daxten (Packet Power EU Partner) Everyone knows... Read More

Packet Power at Data Center World

Come and see why hundreds of Data Center customers are choosing Packet Power for their Power and Environmental monitoring solution. Packet Power will be exhibiting at Data Center World, at the Mirage in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday... Read More

Packet Power’s approach to wireless security

Some data center and critical infrastructure managers have viewed wireless systems as potential “security holes” and thus been reluctant to implement systems relying on wireless architectures. The reason being is that “typical” wireless... Read More

Katz to Lead Product Management and Marketing

We are delighted to announce that industry veteran Alan Katz has joined Packet Power as our Vice President of Products. Alan's background includes 17 years in the power side of the data center market and the critical power business. He was most... Read More

See Packet Power at DCD Converged New York

Packet Power is excited to be exhibiting at the DatacenterDynamics Converged conference in New York on March 11, 2014. Visit us to see the latest in advanced wireless data center power and environmental monitoring solutions. Read More

Packet Power Adds New Talent

Packet Power is growing rapidly, and we are excited to announce several new additions to our team: Tim Manson oversees our production area. Tim has already helped improve the efficiency of our manufacturing processes. He has worked at large and... Read More

Meet with Packet Power at Data Center World in Orlando

Packet Power will be exhibiting at the AFCOM Data Center World conference in Orlando September 30th and October 1st. Stop by and discuss how we can best meet your data center power and environmental monitoring needs. Read More

Packet Power Integrates with No Limits RaMP Software

We are glad to be adding another entry to the list of DCIM systems that accept data from Packet Power's wireless monitoring devices. No Limits Software's RaMP system can now readily analyze information captured by Packet Power's real-time... Read More

Visit Packet Power at DCD Shanghai

Stop by and see Packet Power's wireless data center monitoring system at the Data Centre Dynamics Converged conference in Shanghai 9/3. The Packet Power product set will be on display including monitoring units that are fully integrated into... Read More

See Packet Power at DatacenterDynamics in Sydney on July 2nd

Packet Power's offerings will be on display at the DatacenterDynamics Converged conference in Sydney on 2nd July 2013. Our Australian partner PUE has already led the deployment of nearly 2,000 Packet Power monitoring units. They will be showing the... Read More

Data Center World Spring 2013

Packet Power is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Data Center World spring conference and Expo in Las Vegas from April 28 to May 2 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Come visit us in booth #844! Read More

Technical Product Specifications Sheets Now Available

When deciding which Packet Power products to use and how to use them, many of you haverequested technical specification sheets on our individual products. You spoke; we listened. Although we have had specification sheets on product families, we have... Read More

See Packet Power at Data Centre World London

Our partner, Daxten, will feature Packet Power products in its booth at the Data Centre World Conference & Expo in London this week (27-28 Feb). Stop by to see our full data centre power and environmental monitoring system -- including our wireless... Read More

Data Realty and Packet Power Featured in Mission Critical

We are delighted that Data Realty has selected Packet Power as the standard for power monitoring in it's impressive new data center in South Bend, IN. With 21,000 sq ft of raised floor space and a PUE of 1.28, it is a substantial and highly... Read More

Packet Power Delivers Modbus Connectivity for Wireless Data Center Monitoring

Good news for data centers using DCIM applications that communicate via the Modbus TCP/IP protocol: we have an advanced wireless power and environmental monitoring system for you! Using new models of our Ethernet Gateway, anywhere from a few to... Read More

Wireless Data Center Monitoring Now Available on Starline Products

Wireless monitoring is an excellent complement to busway systems as both approaches emphasize flexibility and ease of deployment. Packet Power and Universal Electric Corporation have teamed up to make it possible to get Packet Power's wireless power... Read More

Come see us at Data Center World

Packet Power will be exhibiting at Data Center World in Nashville September 30th to October 3rd. Stop by to see not only our full line of products, but also offerings from our partners -- including a wireless smart PDU from Geist and a wireless... Read More

Virtual IP addresses make wireless monitoring work with legacy DCIM apps

Here's a problem we see fairly often: a data center manager wants to take advantage of wireless power and environmental monitoring, but he/she has invested in a legacy DCIM that was designed on the premise that every monitored device would has its... Read More

Zoom, Zoom - New Feature Makes Interpreting Monitoring Data Easier

We have added a great new feature to our EMX energy portal software -- interactive charting. This makes it easy for data centers to move from long-term trend analysis to a minute-by-minute view of their most recent data, helping to drive useful... Read More

Packet Power Has Moved!

We have outgrown our prior space and are delighted to be in a new office at 201 6th St SE in Minneapolis. Located just north of downtown, the office is an updated wing of a building built in the early 1900s. It will provide the space we need to... Read More

Packet Power Introduces Ethernet Gateway V2

We are pleased to announce Version 2 of our Ethernet Gateway. Available immediately, it performs the same functions as the Version 1 Gateway while making it much easier to use on networks requiring static IP address assignments. Read More

Packet Power-sponsored FIRST Robotics Teams Excel

Packet Power had the privilege to sponsor two teams in the FiRST Robotics 10,000 Lakes regional tournament. FIRST Robotics is a program that challenges high school students to design and build robots capable of performing a complex set of... Read More

Packet Power Teams with Geist on Wireless Smart PDU

We are delighted to announce the availability of 6 models of wireless smart PDUs. These devices feature our full, real-time wireless monitoring capabilities built directly into PDUs. The high-quality PDUs are built by Geist Manufacturing and come in... Read More

Visit us at Data Center World in Vegas March 19-22

Packet Power will be joing several of our partners in Las Vegas for the spring Data Center World conference. We are excited to be at the show and have several significant product announcements planned. Read More

Packet Power Goes to Vegas for Gartner DC Conference

We are delighted to be attending the Gartner Data Center Conference in Las Vegas this week. If you are there and feel like placing a winning bet on data center monitoring, let our CEO know at steve @ packetpower.com! Read More

RT Systems Brings Packet Power to South Africa's Data Centers

We are pleased to announce RT Systems as our partners in South Africa. Data centers in South Africa face rapidly escalating power costs, and RT Systems has the expertise needed to help them use wireless monitoring to more effectively manage their... Read More

Sign Up for a Webinar on Data Center Monitoring Made Easy

Please join Electronic Environments and Packet Power for a complimentary webinar: Read More
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