F E A T U R E
HOW TO REDUCE
DATA CENTRE COSTS WITH A SMART UPS TCO STRATEGY
Investing in high-availability UPS systems is essential for meeting modern digital infrastructure requirements, says Mark Murphy – European Commercial Director for UPS at Legrand. He discusses how a smart TCO strategy – built on careful planning, proactive monitoring and guaranteed uptime – creates a strong foundation for longterm success. This future-ready approach ensures your infrastructure can adapt and scale with evolving business needs. We dive deeper into how to achieve this with Legrand’ s comprehensive portfolio of UPS solutions.
BIO
Mark Murphy, European Commercial Director for UPS, joined Legrand over three years ago as a Key Account Manager, managing the data center solutions portfolio across several strategic accounts. Now serving as Commercial Sales Director for Legrand’ s UPS business in Europe, he has played a key role in the launch of Keor FLEX – Legrand’ s next-generation UPS designed to meet the evolving demands of modern data centres. s the digital landscape
A expands and Artificial Intelligence( AI) drives new computing demands, data centres are under immense pressure to operate more efficiently, sustainably and reliably. Amid this transformation, one component remains fundamental to maintaining secure and uninterrupted operations: Uninterruptible Power Supply( UPS).
When selecting UPS systems, organisations often focus on immediate goals, concentrating on current power requirements and the initial investment cost. However, this short-term approach can be misleading. To maximise value and ensure long-term resilience, selecting UPS systems based on the Total Cost of Ownership( TCO) is crucial rather than just considering their upfront capital cost.
The full picture: What TCO means
TCO encompasses not only the initial Capital Expenditure( CapEx) – such as purchasing and installing the UPS – but also the more complex Operational Expenditure( OpEx) incurred over its
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