Data centers are mission critical, powering everything from financial transactions to cloud services. However, a key vulnerability in these data centers is often overlooked: the batteries that support uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

These batteries are susceptible to damage if not managed properly. They are crucial during outages, but without proper monitoring, they can become a major liability leading to an absolute disaster.

show that 37% of UPS failures are caused by battery issues, costing millions in unplanned replacements and downtime.

Richard, the VP of Operations at a New York based enterprise that faced this exact situation. He was always under the time pressure of maintaining data center uptime with UPS battery backup power, but with poor battery management, his team always struggled to keep up with basic uptime needs.

Richard was responsible for managing the uptime of 30 data centers across the U.S., each equipped with 4 to 6 UPS systems rated between 160kVA to 2000kVA. These systems supported the critical operations of his company's infrastructure.

The batteries powering these UPS systems were essential, and while Richard's team performed quarterly checks, they often missed real time issues that could jeopardize uptime.

The batteries these UPS systems were essential, and while Richard's team performed quarterly checks, they often missed real time issues that could jeopardize uptime.

Ensuring operations were smooth and without unexpected disruptions was a mammoth task for Richard and his team which intensified when Richard had to face potential financial and reputational risks associated with any outages.

Data centers typically replace their VRLA batteries every 4 to 5 years, a process that can cost between $1 million to $3 million.

However, as a technical expert, Richard knew that the design life of these batteries was 10 years. However, the manual approach of quarterly battery checks wasn't working at all. Not only was it expensive, but also it did not provide a lasting solution.

However, as a technical , Richard knew that the design life of these batteries actually 10 years. However, the manual approach of quarterly battery checks wasn't working at all. Not only was it expensive, but also it did not provide a lasting solution.

One day, Richard received a frantic call from his operations team. A critical UPS system had failed, leading to a power outage that disrupted service delivery. The financial implications were severe, but the reputational damage was even more devastating. The thought of facing his executives with the news filled him with anxiety he knew that even one more failure like this could spell disaster.

Richard rushed to fix the problem. The potential cause of failures was the mix of new and old batteries. The suggested most effective solution was to replace all the batteries with new ones, rather than trying to replace only the failed ones to ensure that all batteries will charge and discharge at the same rate with the same battery age, eliminating the cause of the failure. However, this whole process cost Richard millions!

This financial blow convinced Richard that the traditional battery management methods were no longer effective. The overhead of quarterly checks, the anxiety of potential failures, and the looming threat of costly outages created a perfect storm of stress.

The financial blow made Richard that the traditional battery management were no longer . The overhead of quarterly checks, the anxiety of potential failures, and the looming threat of costly outages created a perfect storm of stress.

Richard was on the verge of burnout. The constant anxiety of managing potential failures was starting to take a toll, not just on his professional performance but on his personal well being.

Frantically searching for a solution, he found Keyitec through an industry colleague giving hope to turn around the situation.

Keyitec with their cutting-edge battery management solution offered Richard a proactive approach to avoid future outages and financial losses.

Keyitec with their cutting edge battery management solution offered Richard a proactive approach to avoid future outages and financial losses.

Let's see how.

• Saving millions of dollars in battery replacements: Keyitec's solution can extend battery life by up to 5 years, potentially saving Richard's company $2-3 million over 10 years in a mid sized data center with 3,000 batteries. No more premature replacements due to undetected issues.
• Reliable, outage-free customer service: Keyitec's real-time active monitoring ensures 24/7 tracking of battery temperature, voltage, and impedance. This prevents unplanned outages, delivering uninterrupted service to customers. The system's proactive alerts allow Richard to address potential issues before they escalate, providing superior service continuity.
• Eliminated overhead, burden, and emergencies: The days of quarterly battery checks are over. Keyitec's managed services remove the burden off Richard's team, eliminating manual checks and minimizing emergencies caused by overlooked battery issues. The peace of mind that comes with 24/7 active monitoring allowed the team to focus on more strategic tasks.
• Eliminating fire hazards and safety issues: Keyitec detects temperature spikes, voltage fluctuations, and impedance irregularities in real time, automatically taking corrective actions before any dangerous situations arise. This reduces the risk of thermal runaway, fires, or other safety hazards in the data center.

With Keyitec, Richard could extend the battery life by up to 8 to 10 years, which was game-changing.

The prospect of eliminating the overhead of quarterly checks and the burden of emergency replacements was a breath of fresh air and Richard did not hesitate to implement Keyitec's solutions for all data centers in his company.

With Keyitec's battery management solution, Richard experienced a real transformation. The 24/7 monitoring offered him peace of mind.

Their comprehensive dashboards display the health of each battery across all data centers, enabling quick resolution of issues. Richard now receives regular alerts about potential impedance problems. This helps him resolve issues before they lead to a failure, resulting in no outages or disruptions and significant cost savings.

Keyitec's solution gave Richard back the control of his operations and his peace of mind.

Keyitec's true value lies in the partnership it offers, relieving Richard and many more like him of battery management burdens so they can focus on delivering reliable service.

Effective battery monitoring is crucial and survival imperative for running data center's operations smoothly, saving millions and preventing outages. For data centers like Richard's, adopting Keyitec's solution is not just beneficial, it's a strategic necessity.

Effective battery monitoring is survival imperative for running data center's operations, saving millions and preventing outages. For data centers like Richard's, adopting Keyitec's solution is not just beneficial, it's a strategic necessity.

Keyitec offers a Comprehensive Battery Management Solution that monitors batteries in real-time, sends alerts, and replaces faulty units without overhead costs. Their Active Monitoring and Correction ensure optimal performance through voltage and impedance management.

With Proactive Managed Services, Keyitec predicts and prevents potential issues, while remote monitoring and dashboards provide a seamless overview of battery health across all sites, empowering informed decision-making.

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