Packet Power Blog

5 Signs Your Facility Has an Invisible Power Problem

Most power problems do not announce themselves. They build slowly, hide inside normal-looking readings, and only become obvious when something trips, fails, or shows up on an invoice that does not match the budget. Read More

The Fastest New Megawatt Might Already Be in Your Data Center

Before you wait years for new utility power, ask a different question: Are you already using all of the power you have? Data centers are spending enormous time and capital looking for new power. But in some operating facilities, the constraint... Read More

Why Every Critical Facility Needs an Electrical Power Monitoring System

Critical facilities run on a simple promise. The power stays on, the equipment stays cool, and the people who depend on that infrastructure never have to think about what is happening behind the wall. Keeping that promise gets harder every year.... Read More

How to Choose the Right Power Monitor for Your Facility

Selecting a power monitor might seem straightforward, but the wrong choice can lead to inaccurate data, costly rework, and a fixed system that is unable to grow with your facility. Whether you are outfitting a new data center, retrofitting an older... Read More

Small Form Factor Power Monitors and the Push for More Data in Less Space

Modern data centers are running out of two things at the same time: power and the physical space to measure it. As AI workloads, high-density racks, and edge deployments drive electrical infrastructure to its limits, facility teams need far more... Read More

You Monitor Everything in Your Facility. Why Is Your Busway Still a Blind Spot?

When I explain a busway to someone outside the industry, I usually start with a power strip. Read More

Small Form Factor Power Monitors Deliver Granular Data Without the Infrastructure Overhead

Ask any data center operator what they wish they had more of, and the answer is almost always space. As rack densities climb and power demands grow, every square foot needs to earn its keep. When your monitoring hardware starts competing with your... Read More

How Energy Benchmarking Helps Facilities Meet Sustainability Goals

Energy Benchmarking as the Foundation for Smarter Sustainability Strategies Every facility has sustainability targets, but not every facility has a clear way to measure whether it’s actually making progress. Energy benchmarking closes that gap by... Read More

From Manufacturing to Packet Power CEO, and Why I See Power Data Differently

I’ll share something that does not get said often enough. I spent much of my career in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and finance. In those roles, I was often responsible for explaining what was happening inside a business: why costs... Read More