While power outages are rare, they do happen and can cost businesses a lot of time and money. Fortunately, by planning ahead and having the right procedures in place, you can keep your essential business operations moving even when the power goes out, rather than having to end the day early and send employees home.

At Syndeo Communications, we work with many clients who are experts in their field, but don’t know exactly where to start when it comes to some of the technical aspects of their business. And that’s no problem! In addition to getting on-site and over-the-phone help from our experienced technicians and IT consulting experts, the following tips can ensure that your business is prepared for an unplanned power outage.

Backup Generators

One of the most common preparations for power outages is to install a backup generator. While this is typically done on new construction, it can easily be done to existing offices, and typically only involves running a gas line to the generator and trenching a power cable to the main circuit box. More advanced backup generators include a battery bank that’s tied into the system at all times so the transfer from utility power to generator power is seamless.

Battery Backup for the Internet

Ensuring your computers stay running is one thing, but if you don’t have internet, chances are those computers aren’t going to be very useful. If your internet system isn’t going to be tied into a backup generator, it needs to be on its own battery backup system. With proper battery backup for your internet infrastructure, the internet will continue to work during a power outage as long as the service provider still has power.

Automatic Backups

Nothing is more frustrating than when the power goes out in the middle of a project and you lose hours of work because you didn’t have the chance to save. It is important to make sure that any of your production applications automatically save your work periodically. It is also important to ensure that you have remote or offsite backups setup so you can access copies of important documents, even if your main office computers are down.

A power outage doesn’t have to mean lost time and money for your business. By taking the proper steps and building a backup system with a reliable and professional IT support company in San Diego, your business can stay productive and efficient at all times. For more information, reach out to Syndeo Communications at 760-650-3300 and schedule a complimentary consultation.