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whitepaper HP Color Planning Guide: A Simplified Approach to Choosing Color Printers2005-11-01 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  With research indicating that the use of color printing can improve brand recognition by up to 80 percent, it's no wonder that companies of all sizes are printing their promotional documents in color. But there are so many feature-rich color printers on the market today that it can be hard to determine which model is right for you.

Fortunately, this informative planning guide from HP offers nuts-and-bolts advice for selecting the color printer that's best-suited to your needs and budget. Don't even think about shopping for a new color printer without first consulting this valuable planning resource from HP.

Tags: Multifunction Peripherals, Printers - Plotters, Document Management, Business Management		   
whitepaper Bottom-Line Benefits of the Optimized Imaging Infrastructure2005-11-01 Hewlett-Packard (HP)
  Do you know how much your company spends to support imaging and document management? Is it possible to measure the number of printers and other imaging assets maintained by your business? If you answered no, you're not alone. IDC research shows that most companies lack the capacity to track key printing cost metrics, such as device usage and supply consumption. Download this IDC white paper to read about a new approach to print management and optimization that enables today's businesses to reduce the amount they spend on imaging devices, consumables, and IT support.

Tags: Multifunction Peripherals, Printers - Plotters, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Resources Mgmt.		   
whitepaper Print IT: ROI Up Close--Calculating the True Cost of Printing2005-02-10 Insight Direct
  Did you know the purchase price of printers represents only 5 percent of your organization's total printing costs? That's right--printer supplies and maintenance comprise the vast majority of printing expenses for most businesses--but do you know exactly how much they're costing yours?

Check out this on-demand webcast from Insight to learn how to get a handle on your enterprise's total printing costs. Listen as Gene Hanchar, Director of Insight Product Management, and Steve Mattis, Hewlett-Packard MFP Marketing Manager, demonstrate how to:
  • Calculate the TCO of your current printer fleet
  • Select appropriate equipment for your printing functions
  • Optimize print productivity through upgrades and consolidation
  • Reduce overall printing costs
Printing is one of the most expensive and least audited functions in businesses today, but it doesn't have to be. This webcast explains how you can trim printing costs without compromising on print quality or printer availability.



Tags: Multifunction Peripherals, ROI - TCO		   
whitepaper Fundamental Principles of Generators for Information Technology2005-11-14 American Power Conversion (APC)
  Every Information Technology professional who is responsible for the operation of computing equipment needs to ensure their data center or network room is prepared for extended utility power outages. Understanding the basic functions and concepts of standby generator systems helps provide a solid foundation allowing IT professionals to successfully specify, install, and operate critical facilities. This paper is an introduction to standby generators and subsystems that power a facility's critical electrical loads when the utility cannot.

Tags: Infrastructure Management, UPS, 		  
whitepaper Guidelines for Specification of Data Center Power Density2005-04-11 American Power Conversion (APC)
  An appropriate specification for data center density should assure compatibility with anticipated high density loads, provide unambiguous instruction for design and installation of power and cooling equipment, prevent oversizing, and maximize electrical efficiency. This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers.

Tags: Infrastructure Management, UPS, Data Center		   
whitepaper Avoiding AC Capacitor Failures in Large UPS Systems2005-02-07 American Power Conversion (APC)
  Most AC power capacitor failures experienced in large UPS systems are avoidable. Capacitor failures can give rise to UPS failure and can in some cases cause critical load drops on stand-alone and paralleled systems. AC capacitor failures have historically been ascribed to unavoidable random failure or supplier defect. However, recent advances in the science of capacitor reliability analysis show that capacitor failures can be controlled by system design. This paper explains AC capacitor failure mechanisms and demonstrates how UPS designers and specifiers can avoid most common AC capacitor failures and the associated consequences.

Tags: UPS		   
whitepaper Technical Comparison of On-Line Vs. Line-Interactive UPS Designs2005-02-07 American Power Conversion (APC)
  Most of the factors that go into deciding which UPS to purchase are visible and easily understood: battery back-up time, cost, size, manufacturer, number of outlets, manageability, etc. But there are also less visible factors that are not so easy to understand. One of the least understood, yet most discussed, is topology. The topology (internal design) of a UPS affects how it will operate in various environments. UPS systems below 5000VA are available in two basic designs: line-interactive or double-conversion on-line. This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of each topology and addresses some common misconceptions about real-world application requirements.

Tags: UPS		   
whitepaper Local Powering Solutions for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Technology2005-02-07 American Power Conversion (APC)
  This paper starts with an overview of the markets' primary line (lifeline) powering issues, and follows with a discussion of the potential power problems that currently exist in today's marketplace. A review of the purpose for a battery back-up solution in the Fiber To The Home (FTTH) application will be followed by listing three powering options available to locally power the Optical Network Termination device (ONT) while briefly outlining the pros and cons of each available option.

Tags: UPS, 		  
whitepaper Performing Effective MTBF Comparisons for Data Center Infrastructure2005-02-07 American Power Conversion (APC)
  Mean time between failure (MTBF) is often proposed as a key decision making criterion when comparing data center infrastructure systems. Misleading values are often provided by vendors, leaving the user incapable of making a meaningful comparison. When the variables and assumptions behind the numbers are unknown or are misinterpreted, bad decisions are inevitable. This paper explains how MTBF can be effectively used as one of several factors for specification and selection of systems, by making the assumptions explicit.

Tags: Infrastructure Management, UPS, IT Reliability		   
whitepaper Mean Time Between Failure: Explanation and Standards2005-02-07 American Power Conversion (APC)
  "Mean time between failure" is a reliability term used loosely throughout many industries and has become widely abused in some. Over the years the original meaning of this term has been altered which has led to confusion and cynicism. MTBF is largely based on assumptions and definition of failure and attention to these details are paramount to proper interpretation. This paper explains the underlying complexities and misconceptions of MTBF and the methods available for estimating it.

Tags: UPS, Data Center, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt., Resources Mgmt.		   


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