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The Enchanting Power of UPS Solutions: Escaping the ‘You Know Who’ of Power Cuts

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, there’s one villain that always seems to appear at the worst possible moment—the dreaded power cut (you know their name). Just when you’re in the midst of something important, poof, the lights go out (or that forsaken lightning bolt notification pops up), and your productivity takes a nosedive (as does your sanity, vocabulary, and general outlook on life). But fear not, for there’s a magical solution that can cast a spell on your productivity, transport you to a new world of uninterrupted work, and help you escape the clutches of power cuts—enter the magical world of UPS Solutions.

The Magic of UPS Solutions:

Imagine having a magical shield that guards your devices and keeps them running, even when the world outside is plunged into darkness. UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) solutions are like wizards of the tech world. They store a reserve of power and can instantly switch to this backup source when they sense a power cut. It’s like having a guardian angel for your devices (or a Patronus against the Dementor that is Eish-kom). 

Unleash your most Powerful Spell:

With UPS solutions in place, you can wave goodbye to the frustration of lost work and the chaos of disrupted meetings. These magical devices provide you with precious extra minutes to save your work, wrap up that important call, or shut down your computer gracefully. It’s a productivity boost like no other. If it sounds like we’re underselling that, we really, truly are. Imagine being able to work like nobodies’ business even when the lights are out. Your teams calls continue, your productivity remains unscathed, and instead of managing mischief, you handle your business seamlessly. 

Transported to a New World of Work

In the world of work, time is money, and UPS solutions transport you to a new realm where time is on your side. You can continue working, undisturbed by the whims of the power grid. It’s like having a personal time-turner that lets you complete tasks, meet deadlines, and stay on top of your game.

Escaping the ‘You Know Who’ of Power Cuts

Power cuts, like the infamous ‘You Know Who’ from the world of magic, can strike fear into the hearts of even the bravest souls. But with UPS solutions by your side, you become the master of your own fate. You’ll no longer be at the mercy of power cuts, ensuring that your work, entertainment, and communication remain uninterrupted.

Conclusion: The Enchantment of UPS Solutions

In a world where interruptions are the norm, UPS solutions offer a touch of magic that transforms your productivity and ensures that power cuts are nothing more than a minor inconvenience. They’re the spell that keeps your devices running, the guardian that shields your work, and the key to escaping the ‘You Know Who’ of power cuts.

So, whether you’re working on that crucial report, binge-watching your favorite series, or simply staying connected with loved ones, UPS solutions have your back. They’re the magic wand you’ve been waiting for in the world of technology, and once you experience their enchantment, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Say goodbye to the dark ages of power cuts and step into the light of uninterrupted productivity with UPS solutions.

Introducing the Volta 700x

Enter the world of South Africans, where everything is made up and the rules don’t matter.

Our yellow lanes are for public transport, our electricity is for neighboring countries, and we’ve missed the “efficiency” memo when we tried to combine our sewerage and drinking water into one. Instead of Hartbeespoort Dam being an actual, you know, Dam, today it looks like a fluffy Padel Court. Our beaches aren’t for swimming and our power isn’t for using.

We’re a nation where everything works – eventually – but we’re also a resilient one which has (kind of) managed to work around the chaos (Karen’s included).

The biggest challenge we face? The words on everyone’s lips? The localized version of Beetlejuice, where saying it three times in a mirror can probably make it happen? Load Shedding – more affectionately known as the collective bane of our very existence.

In the whimsical world of load shedding, South Africans play a thrilling game of chance known as “Load Shedding Roulette.” Will your favorite coffee shop have power? Will the traffic lights suddenly switch off, leading to spontaneous chaos on the roads? Will my lights come on ten minutes early, twenty minutes late, or not at all? Can I log a call with City Power yet? Is the kettle boiled? Will the geyser be hot? It’s a guessing game that keeps everyone on their toes. And then some.

But fear not, dear reader, for the portable power station emerges as the ultimate wild card, ensuring you’ll never miss your caffeine fix and bringing order to the chaos of the roads.

Fear not, dear reader, because there’s an end in sight (kind of) – or should we say a light at the end of the tunnel? Enter the era of the Portable Power Station (in this instance: the Volta 700x) – a wild card designed to bring order to chaos and (hopefully) restore a modicum of sanity, normality, humanity – or all of the above.

But first, let’s scale it back and recap some of our favorite scenarios…

Picture this: You’re engrossed in your favorite TV series, eagerly awaiting the climax, when suddenly… poof… the lights go out. Cue the groans, the grumbles, and the hilarious scramble to find your solar light/candle/phone torch It’s like a well-orchestrated comedy show, except nobody asked for tickets. Cue the cries of “where’s the lamp?”, “I can’t find my phone” and, our personal favorite, “OUCH – MY TOE”.

Enter the 700x, the ultimate punchline to this electrifying situation, offering an instant power-up for uninterrupted binge-watching (plus, ours comes with a built-in torch – which kind of helps).

Next, picture yourself at a lively South African braai with friends and family, the smell of sizzling meat in the air, and laughter filling the atmosphere. Suddenly, darkness descends, and the braai master is left fumbling in the dark, desperately trying to reignite the grill. It’s a hilarious game of “Guess the Sausage,” where the true skills are tested by the faint glow of a smartphone flashlight. In theory, cooking by firelight should ensure sufficient lighting – but try explaining that to the poor chap attempting to salvage his chop. Nightmare, right?

Fear not, for the portable power station swoops in to save the day, bringing the sparks back to the braai (and hopefully not in a literal sense).

But wait, there’s more…

There’s nothing quite like a cozy movie night at home, snuggled up on the couch with popcorn and loved ones. But what happens when the power goes out in the middle of a suspenseful scene? Suddenly, the dramatic tension shifts from the movie to the living room, as family members shout out their improvised dialogues and create their own endings.

Hello, 700x – the unexpected hero that saves the day, allowing you to continue your movie marathon without missing a beat (or a punchline).

You get the picture. We’re sure of it. At least we hope so – because we’re rapidly running out of imaginary scenarios.

All things said and done; we still feel like we’re kind of underselling our product – so here’s the pitch. The Volta 700x is a rugged, portable power station which you can use as a convenient home backup solution OR take with you wherever you may need it (think camping – but glamping). It’s capable of powering up/charging your phone, mini-fridge, laptop, PC, second screen, tablet, Wi-Fi, and even your TV. In fact, we’re sure the only thing it can’t power up is Eskom itself.

It’s literally port, plug, and play. You can charge it as you need it (utilising the full power of Lithium Batteries – at least, that’s what the brochure says) and enjoy a whopping (insert high number) of power on demand. It even has a built-in flashlight – but we’ve already said this. We cover warranties, repairs, and replacements if necessary – and all our contracts are on a month-to-month, affordable rental basis.

That’s it – that’s the pitch.

The future of sanity in SA clearly involves alternate power solutions – and it doesn’t come more alternate, powerful, or solution centric than the Volta 700x.

Lights. Generator. Action

Keeping the lights on has become a South African business imperative, but the costs and the challenges are proving overwhelming for many

Loadshedding is costing South African companies billions. Dis-Chem’s six-month bill was R36 million, spent on diesel to keep its stores up and running, while loadshedding is costing Pick n Pay R60 million a month and Sandton City has reported the cost of Stage 6 to be R64k an hour. The financial impact is significant, especially for smaller businesses that are either closing down or barely making ends meet; and there remains a growing concern that the grid will collapse completely which has made many companies turn to more sustainable, long-term solutions to ensure they stay up and running no matter what. Keeping the lights on, ensuring that the generator has diesel, managing IT equipment, managing and maintaining a UPS, and having the right people in place to handle all these loadshedding fail-safes are time-consuming and expensive, says Barry Kemp, Head of Division at Nymbis Cloud Solutions.

“Right now, for most companies, the biggest cost is diesel,” he adds. “An average 5KVaa diesel generator starts at around R250,000 and runs maybe five full racks of servers, and the diesel powering that for eight hours a day, 365 days a year, is around R650,000. This means that the average business has to spend R1 million to manage their own environment.”

The return on the R650k investment is tenuous, beyond just staying in business. Which makes the most important business question not “How do I afford a generator”, but “How do I make this someone else’s problem?”  It makes sense to find a service provider that can take on the cost of keeping IT infrastructure running for a fraction of the price, and take on the costs of manpower and maintenance.

“A lot of companies are not seeing the holistic costs of taking on the burden of power generation themselves,” says Kemp. “There is immense value in outsourcing this to a service provider. It’s the difference between spending upwards of a million a year and spending only R30,000 a month and knowing that the business always has access to reliable energy.”

Power reliability has become a commodity. The loadshedding schedule over the past few weeks has doggedly insisted on being Stage 6 but has actually been a lot closer to Stage 8, putting immense pressure on organisations to find alternative power solutions that will ensure their IT equipment can withstand long periods of time without access to the grid. As the country faces increasingly challenging times ahead – the problem of Eskom isn’t going to be solved at speed – companies need solutions that shift the cost burden and that allow them to remain competitive on the global stage.

“Moving infrastructure across to a co-location facility that takes on the burden of power, maintenance, service provision and management, means that the company not only saves a significant amount of money upfront but that they now open their doors to remote and hybrid working flexibility,” says Kemp. “People can work from anywhere and anywhen, which also cuts the costs of keeping the lights on at the office significantly.”

The price tag that hangs off self-generating power is hefty and companies are struggling, both on the financial and infrastructural fronts. Moving forward, companies should look for solutions that ease these pressures and allow them to better manage their businesses and the bottom line. Outsourced power provision will fundamentally change this dynamic as everything will be managed by a trusted service provider that will walk the journey with the business and keep the costs within tightly managed parameters.

“As a country, we’ve been through a lot over the last few years with the pandemic, and now loadshedding, but while this has added pressure, it has also underscored the resilience and capability of South Africans,” concludes Kemp. “We adapt, we find smarter ways of doing business, and we make it happen. Times may be tough, but with our ingenuity and intelligent solutions to complicated problems, South African businesses are tougher.”