White Paper Outlines Power Considerations in Business Disaster Planning

Power problems can be brought on by numerous events, including man-made incidents such as construction accidents or terrorist attacks, as well as weather-related disasters such as hurricanes, floods, lightning, or earthquakes. The effects of these events, no matter the source, can create havoc that can potentially cripple businesses and other institutions.

“The business community and virtually any other type of organization are highly dependent on continuous, reliable power in order to maintain the availability of servers and network peripherals, telephone systems, and security systems,” commented Bill Allen, director of marketing for Minuteman. “Not much business gets conducted without power, and it’s highly incumbent on these institutions to make sure they have a viable disaster plan in place that includes power availability contingencies.”

The white paper cites several different research studies and publications from various sources, including the U.S Department of Energy, J.D. Power and Associates, Frost and Sullivan, and the Electric Power Research Institute. “Our goal in the white paper was to have the reader contemplate and consider the costs and vulnerabilities associated with even the smallest power interruption,” continued Mr. Allen. “In addition, we have outlined the real value that a comprehensive power backup plan can contribute to business continuity.”