Networks Europe Mar-Apr 2019 | Page 6

06 NEWS IN BRIEF Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention. Schneider Electric Extends Award- Winning Galaxy UPS Series Kao Data has achieved multiple ISO Certifications for its London data centres Kao Data has successfully and simultaneously attained International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) Accreditation across the four key standards to engage stakeholders throughout all aspects of data centre management and operations; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 with zero non-conformities. Paul Finch, COO at Kao Data said: “With today’s heightened sensitivity to assured and secure data centre and data continuity, our customers and their end-users require a robust and independent validation that their chosen service provider is standards compliant across the board from corporate governance and regulatory requirements, to organisational resilience, proactive risk prevention, innovation and continual improvement.” n Schneider Electric has introduced the Galaxy VS, a highly efficient, modular, easy-to-deploy, 10-100 kW, three-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) designed to meet the critical power requirements of IT, commercial, and industrial facilities. With its compact and flexible design, the Galaxy VS addresses the unique requirements of edge computing and small data centres where space and access are at a premium. Up to 99% efficient and with optional Lithium- ion batteries, doubling battery life, the Galaxy VS total cost of ownership (TCO) is unmatched in the industry. “With its impressive TCO and availability, the Galaxy VS is a new technically superior offer that resonates with customers because it solves numerous modernization challenges while providing Schneider reliability,” said Christopher Thompson, Vice President of 3 Phase Line of Business at Schneider Electric. “Our newest UPS strikes the right balance for edge and cloud customers who need innovative solutions that are easy to deploy in this hybrid ecosystem. With its compact, modular design, the Galaxy VS can deploy faster and in a smaller space than traditional UPS’s, saving users time and money.” The innovative and robust Galaxy VS is also EcoStruxure Ready, so site managers and technical personnel can monitor their Galaxy VS system status anytime, anywhere remotely and conveniently using the smartphone app. n NETWORKS EUROPE The magazine for network and data centre professionals If you have any news please email James Abbott [email protected] www.networkseuropemagazine.com