o Launch of the 3kW and 5kW models of APC� Smart-UPS Ultra
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 August 2022 – Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today shared the initial findings of three independent research studies to better understand the maturity of sustainability initiatives within IT and data center organizations, and more specifically, where the IT and data center industry stand in achieving this vision of net-zero IT operations. To help IT professionals and solution providers address ongoing IT deployment pain points in data centers and distributed edge IT, Schneider Electric introduced APC Smart-UPS Ultra, the industrys first 3kW 1U single-phase Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and the lightest 5kW 2U single-phase UPS. Simultaneously, Schneider Electric announced the modernization of its EcoStruxure IT Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software portfolio for the monitoring and management of hybrid IT infrastructure, and the latest evolution of the companys integrated systems, EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions, to support deployment of distributed IT networks in all environments.
451 Research, Forrester and Canalys independently collected data from more than 3,000 global participants, including the largest colocation and cloud providers, IT solution providers and IT professionals across many segments and organization sizes. Overall, findings consistently demonstrate that across the data center and IT industry, there is a discrepancy between where companies think they are and where they actually are in implementing full lifecycle sustainability programs across their IT infrastructure. According to the 451 Research findings, in surveying 1,100 IT professionals responsible for core and distributed IT, whereas 26% of participants self-identified as having a full lifecycle sustainability program covering all the infrastructure, only 14% are taking the actions to have implemented the programs. The analysis further identifies 22% as not addressing sustainability as a major focus, though may have efficiency initiatives to improve specific areas of operations.
The data center boom is leading to an energy paradox. Electricity 4.0 is the fastest route to a net-zero future. All data centers including distributed edge data centers — must be more sustainable, efficient, adaptive, and resilient, says Steven Lee, Director, Secure Power, Schneider Electric Hong Kong. According to the research findings, sustainability is the top agenda in the industry, while challenges still exist to taking action and will take a collaborative effort to overcome. The good news is the technology already exists to deliver Electricity 4.0 today.
APC Smart-UPS Ultra lightest single-phase 3kW and 5kW UPS on the market
The acceleration of digital technologies and smart applications is driving the need for compute, network, and storage resources that are localized and in close proximity to enable business-critical processes and experiences that rely on network connectivity to the cloud. Yet, configuring, deploying, and maintaining the supporting IT infrastructure for multiple, geographically dispersed sites comes with unique challenges. With the APC Smart-UPS Ultra, Schneider Electric is bringing to market the most advanced single-phase UPS – the industrys first 3kW 1U UPS and the lightest 5kW UPS on the market, which provides the flexibility to install anywhere and save on the total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising businesses power protection needs.
The APC Smart-UPS Ultra 5kW and 3kW will be available in Hong Kong starting in Q4 this year and Q1 2023 respectively.
EcoStruxure IT for monitoring and management of hybrid IT infrastructure
Schneider Electric introduced the expansion of its award-winning EcoStruxure IT DCIM software. This update evolves data center infrastructure management software from individual data centers to cover a full, hybrid IT environment and addresses industry requirements for a more resilient, secure, and sustainable IT infrastructure.
The vendor-neutral capabilities enabled by EcoStruxure IT deliver value through customer-driven applications, including:
EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions to configure IT infrastructure fast
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions bring together power, cooling, racks, and management to support deployment of distributed IT networks in all environments.
On August 24 25, Schneider Electric will join Revive Tech Asia, a 2-day technology conference and exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing the companys latest innovations, including Smart-UPS Ultra, EcoStruxure IT and EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions, for sustainability and resiliency in data center and distributed edge IT at Booth G8, Hall 2, Asia World Expo.
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Appendix Product Information of APC Smart-UPS Ultra 3kW & 5kW
APC Smart-UPS Ultra 3kW | APC Smart-UPS Ultra 5kW | |
Form factor | · 1U | · 2U |
Delivers more power in less space | · 50% smaller and lighter · 2.5x more power | · 30% smaller and 50% lighter · 1.5x more power |
Lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with lithium-ion battery | · 3x longer battery life · 2x faster recharge · Lasts up to 10 years · Saves TCO up to 15% | · 3x longer battery life · 2x faster recharge · Lasts up to 10 years · Saves TCO up to 30% |
Ensures better visibility anytime, anywhere | · EcoStruxure Ready Connect to either the Smart-UPS Portal or to EcoStruxure IT via the SmartConnect Ethernet Port or embedded network port | · EcoStruxure Ready Connect to EcoStruxure IT via the embedded network port |
Expected launch date in Hong Kong | · Q1 2023 | · Q4 2022 |
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