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To achieve its goals, such as simplifying the official procedures to be carried out by citizens, it is necessary to digitise processes and update the extensive inventory of IT equipment and data processing centres spread across multiple facilities, in order to convert these assets into a secure, consolidated infrastructure (and one that will also consume less energy). With specific regard to security, this can be viewed from a number of perspectives: for example, cyber-security, with the aim of protecting the confidentiality of data; and energy security, with the aim of keeping such a complete and critical infrastructure operating under all circumstances.

Continuity of service is key

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are vital to ensuring that public administrations provide the necessary degree of protection against the numerous types of electrical disturbances, which can have very serious consequences for citizens, employees, suppliers and partner companies. The best way to prevent any damage of this type is to ensure continuity of service, and UPS systems are the most suitable devices for achieving this.

Although acquiring and installing UPS systems accounts for a very small fraction of an organisation’s total investment, these systems make a decisive contribution in preventing interruption to services and loss of data. UPS systems have a number of qualities that make them ideal for the infrastructures of public administrations, in terms of both cost and performance. These include scalability, redundancy and flexibility, among other factors. In other words, they can adapt to the specific requirements of each environment and scale up to cope with future growth in capacity, while providing reliable operation at an affordable cost.

Public services can be seriously affected by many different types of electrical disturbance, as the signal supplied by the mains is far from perfect. Moreover, the countless numbers of electronic devices and computer equipment connected to the mains are particularly sensitive to these disturbances, which range from under- and over-voltages to power cuts, micro outages, voltage oscillations, harmonics, and frequency fluctuations. The impacts of these disturbances can be so severe that, according to estimates, 50% of information losses are due to interruptions and disturbances in the power supply.

Earlier, we mentioned that reducing energy consumption is also an increasingly vital requirement in the process of running and modernising public administrations. With this aim in mind, Salicru has developed the SLC Greenergy Solution line: a range of devices that boast exceptional energy efficiency, are made from more than 80% recycled material, allow users to prioritise outputs in line with the most critical loads, and offer a range of features designed to optimise energy efficiency (such as Eco-mode). They also boast advanced features, such as IoT for monitoring and setting parameters, as well as optional modules and a variety of physical formats to ensure they can adapt to suit any space.