August 12, 2021

Data center uptime has always been important, but today, it's becoming even more critical to business success and reliability. Likewise, as the cost of downtime continues to rise, so do the number of preventable outages. Read today's blog, authored by CPI's Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) technology partner, Sunbird^® Software, to learn 10 best practices that successful data center managers follow to improve uptime using DCIM software.

August 05, 2021

There are a lot of elements—literally—to consider when planning to deploy a successful network at the edge. Taking into account the various and often times, harsh, environmental conditions that sensitive electronic equipment has to contend with is just one, but it is a critical step in the process to determine what levels of protection you'll need. Read today's blog to learn more about what to look for when evaluating an industrial enclosure and how they can help support and protect equipment at the edge.

July 22, 2021

Information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure in health care facilities plays a key role in saving patients’ lives. And when it comes to planning what ICT infrastructure will be needed in new or existing health care facilities, those professionals who design, build and specify for these facilities deliver a network that ensures quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and facility and patient safety while staying on budget and leaving room for future growth.

July 16, 2021

In case the sizzling temperatures, backyard BBQs and pool parties hadn't made it obvious, summer's in full swing and school is probably the last thing on most kids' minds right about now. But as the past year and a half have taught us all, we now know that learning is happening just about anytime, anywhere through the use of emerging technologies. In today's blog, the IT teams that support schools and universities can learn about the physical infrastructure solutions needed to enable this digital proliferation and explore how other facilities like theirs have overcome tough, new challenges.  
 

July 15, 2021

Oberon’s line of outdoor enclosures and wireless bollards provide secure and aesthetic options for mounting the latest Wi-Fi access points, whether on walls, poles, or in the middle of open courtyards or parking lots.

June 30, 2021

Do you remember the 90s?! How about 1991? We sure do. The World Wide Web officially launched (to the public), Bryan Adam's hit, "Everything I Do, I Do It for You," played continuously on the radio and children around the world packed movie theaters to watch "Home Alone" during the holidays. But more importantly to the employee owners of Chatsworth Products (CPI), 1991 was also the year that CPI was founded! Celebrate with us in today's blog, featuring a few special surprises...

June 25, 2021

In data centers, cooling efficiency and operating costs have a direct impact on the bottom line. And, as we continue to experience record temperatures across the United States only a few days into summer, power consumption and spending on electricity is expected to soar. In today's blog, learn three tips that will help your data center stay cool (pun intended!), elevate your airflow management strategy, minimize cooling costs and optimize your operations.

June 11, 2021

Physical security in the data center, and down to the cabinet level, has to be part of a data center's overall operational strategy and budget. But, when it comes to executing that strategy and evaluating solutions, there can be differing opinions on what should be and how it should be deployed. In today's blog, we'll help you get started with a list of essential capabilities to look for when selecting a rack-level electronic lock solution. 

May 06, 2021

In the data center, it's all about uptime, even in the face of adversity (think having to remotely optimize facilities when workers can't be present). As a result, critical factors such as power management, cooling capacity and physical security have now taken on even greater importance. Learn more about how intelligent power has risen to the top amongst delivering remote optimization and uptime of data centers everywhere in today's blog.

April 27, 2021

It's no surprise that 2020 revealed unique vulnerabilities for cyberattackers to exploit, especially as businesses moved to more remote and distributed workforces. And as cybercriminal activity continues to challenge IT teams moving forward, today's blog reveals six considerations to better protect your network and a few reasons why networked electronic access control at the cabinet level is an excellent start and safeguard to future threats.