DCN May 2016 | Page 49

products & innovations SIEMON INTRODUCES NEW POWERMAX PDU LINE Siemon has announced a new line of power distribution units (PDUs). The new PowerMax PDUs are initially offered in basic and metered versions and enable simple and reliable power distribution to rack mounted IT equipment. The new PDUs are available in both single phase and three phase power for efficiently powering active equipment in the data centre. They feature a single input in a variety of currents and voltages with either NEMA or IEC style plug. Multiple output options are available that distribute 120V, 208V or 230V to rack mounted IT equipment, ranging from 1.8kW to 7.36kW. With greater accuracy of ±1 per cent, metered PDUs provide visual monitoring capability through a built-in LED meter that displays real time power data. All PowerMax PDUs are available in horizontal and vertical styles and feature a smooth powder coat finish and robust construction with soldered connections for maximum reliability. Horizontal PDUs mount easily in any standard 482.6mm rack, whilst vertical PDUs can easily be mounted within a cabinet’s vertical zero-U space. For further information visit www.siemon.com/powermax Pulsant addresses market challenge with launch of new cloud decision engine Pulsant has announced the launch of a customised decision engine, created to help C-level executives and management to evaluate the cloud buying process and make more informed choices. The interactive tool has been developed to assist buyers in wading through the myriad options of cloud services that are available. The decision engine – ‘Cloud Intelligence’ – caters for technical and nontechnical visitors, ensuring visitors are able to find the information that meets their needs. The configuration tools separates technical users familiar with the technology landscape from those less knowledgeable, like procurement personnel tasked with researching technical solutions. It then guides these different visitors down paths customised to meet their requirements. Pulsant has recognised that buying behaviours in the corporate world are changing as a result of the way in which researchers and IT decision makers are consuming are information. The tool can be continuously improved based on this data, with different paths added in to address new demands and user requirements for information. For further information visit www.pulsant.com