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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Data Centers

Vertiv announces rapidly deployable additions to Edge infrastructure portfolio in Australia and New Zealand

Vertiv VE rack
Vertiv Edge is a lineinteractive UPS

Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and

continuity solutions , has introduced new additions to its portfolio to address growing challenges at the network edge . These products – Vertiv VE Rack and the Vertiv Edge uninterruptible power supply ( UPS ) system – are now available in Australia and New Zealand .
These latest Vertiv Edge infrastructure solutions address the growing demand for flexible , rapidly deployable and highly-efficient solutions as sought by various industries including healthcare , banking , retail , education and manufacturing .
“ The current global situation has caused many organizations to rethink their IT deployment strategies and realign their resources from core data centers to edge locations . With this , we ’ ve noticed that a lot of our customers are now looking for solutions to build their edge sites , starting with high efficiency UPS systems and racks that can be quickly delivered and operational ,” said Andy Liu , Director for IT and Edge Infrastructure Solutions at Vertiv Asia .
The Vertiv VE rack is an innovative enclosure system that integrates hardware , power management solutions and other peripherals for data centers and computer rooms . Its design allows for easy installation and deployment , with a strong and durable frame that can hold up to 1,600 kilograms of static load . Its 75 % perforated door design also allows optimal airflow for efficient heat management and a variety of tool-less accessories help to facilitate rack management .
The Vertiv Edge is a line-interactive UPS available in mini-tower , rack / tower and rack-mount design configurations , ranging from 500VA to 3,000VA . Designed for small spaces commonly found at the Edge , Vertiv Edge UPS features a power factor of 0.9 and extended runtime options , providing high-efficiency power protection for distributed IT at a lower cost . p
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