Centrally located uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main power panel protect and optimize power for the entire building from a single, easy-to-install and service location.

If you’re new to the category and aren’t sure whether to broaden your technology portfolio, this article explores the top 10 reasons why centrally located UPS technology will improve your business and customer relationships.

And when you’re ready to get started, Future Ready Solutions will simplify the design, sale and installation process with the industry’s leading UPS technology.

1. CUSTOMERS ARE ASKING FOR IT. Home and building owners understand the critical need for power protection and optimization. They understand the frustration of power loss and the damage power surges render to unprotected electronics. By presenting a centralized UPS system, you’re not only speaking in terms they understand but also offering a solution to a problem they know will arise.

2. INCREASE PROJECT SPEND. The average centralized UPS system adds $15,000 – $35,000 to the building installation package, and many systems can exceed $75,000 – $100,000 depending on the size of the project.

3. INCREASE PROJECT PROFITABILITY. Unlike consumer electronics and peripherals which have chased margins to the single digits, power products continue to enjoy strong margins and overall profitability.

4. POSITION YOUR COMPANY AS A TECHNOLOGY LEADER. Your customers depend on you as an expert in the latest building trends and technology. Centrally located UPS systems are one of the fastest growing integration trends thanks to new technology designed specifically for the smart buildings.

5. ENGAGE CUSTOMERS EARLIER IN THE DESIGN STAGE. Unlike audio-visual system design which typically occurs late in construction planning, power infrastructure design is an early part of virtually all projects. By offering centralized power protection and management you’ll engage customers faster, allowing you to broaden project scopes and increase project value.

6. NEW CONSTRUCTION & RETROFITS. Unlike most infrastructure hardware, centralized UPS systems easily integrate into both new and existing construction, giving you a reason to engage both new and existing customers.

7. OPTIMIZE AV PERFORMANCE. Clean and stable power is required for optimum hi-fidelity audio-visual signals. Centralized UPS systems ensure all connected electronics in the power grid – and your broader installation – perform flawlessly.

8. REDUCE ONSITE SERVICE CALLS. Dirty power creates strain on electronics, affecting their performance and shortening their life. Centralized power protection and management reduces device failures and improves overall long-term customer satisfaction.

9. CREATE COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTRICIANS. Many centralized UPS systems are sold by low-voltage integrators but installed by qualified electricians, creating a mutually beneficial partnership. This relationship coupled with your broader technology portfolio will create future partnership opportunities in both the residential and commercial market.

10. CREATE FUTURE UPSELL OPPORTUNITIES. Unlike competitive technology, centralized UPS systems from Future Ready Solutions are scalable and modular allowing you to reengage customers as the building’s power needs expand. The modules are all independent and can be installed and hot swapped without onsite electrical labor.

Ready to get started? Future Ready Solutions can help. We partner with Xtreme Power Conversion to turnkey the design, sale and installation of centrally located UPS systems that deliver 24/7/365 online power, protection and signal optimization from a single easy-to-deploy and manage location. Plus, our centralized approach costs up to 30% less than competitive solutions while also including presale engineering, onsite professional system startup, one-year onsite service and a three-year warranty. Contact us to discover the ease and reward of adding power to your portfolio.