A beginner’s guide to uninterruptible power supplies An Uninterruptible Power Supply, or UPS, provides backup power when the mains supply is interrupted and can also help protect connected equipment from problems with power quality. In a recent Legrand webinar, UPS specialist Matthew De Frece introduced the basics of UPS systems, including how they work, the … Read more
Network infrastructure often stays in service for years. In transport, utilities and service provider environments in particular, reliability and long product lifecycles matter, so replacing equipment that is still performing well isn’t always the best option. RAD develops networking technology with exactly these kinds of environments in mind. Founded in 1981, RAD supplies networking solutions … Read more
Large IT projects do not always fit neatly within a distributor’s standard product catalogue. You might need a substantial number of a particular component, be struggling with limited availability or have a customer asking for hardware that your usual suppliers cannot provide. Sometimes the product exists, but finding enough stock from a reliable source is … Read more
Picture the conversation. A customer needs reliable connectivity for a remote CCTV installation. Or perhaps they’re connecting equipment in a utility site, a transport network or an unmanned location where fixed-line broadband simply isn’t an option. Finding the right industrial router is only part of the job. You still need to source the SIMs, compare … Read more
When a network project needs to move quickly, partners need clear availability, practical technical input and products that suit the customer environment. Sol Distribution is a UK-based, channel-only networking distributor specialising in networking, connectivity, security and supporting infrastructure. Working with MSPs, VARs, resellers and integrators, Sol helps channel partners source, shape and deliver network solutions … Read more
Schools depend on laptops, tablets and other devices throughout the school day, from classroom teaching to admin, assessment and staff use. Every device deployment brings a second, easily overlooked requirement alongside it: the accessories that keep that hardware charged, connected and usable. For resellers, MSPs and VARs supplying into education, accessories are rarely the headline … Read more
Sol Distribution recently brought together partners, customers and friends for a charity golf day in support of The Movement Centre. The event was a great opportunity to spend time with customers and vendor partners away from the usual day-to-day, while raising money for a cause we are proud to support. Throughout the day, attendees took … Read more
Supplier choice has always shaped network design with performance, availability, price and support all influencing which vendor is right for a project. However there is another factor entering more procurement conversations, that being supplier sovereignty. For UK businesses, channel partners and systems integrators, vendor choice is being looked at through a wider lens. Customers want … Read more
Today’s IT teams are under pressure from several directions. Networks now stretch across offices, branch sites, industrial estates, vehicles, temporary installations, smart buildings, utilities and remote infrastructure. Workload has grown and teams are managing more devices, supporting more locations, responding to tighter uptime expectations and working with limited time and budget. More and more organisations … Read more
Who is Legrand? We all know that reliable power protection is a critical part of modern IT infrastructure. From edge environments and network cabinets to commercial buildings and data centres, many organisations rely on uninterrupted power to keep systems running and protect sensitive equipment. Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures … Read more
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