Friday, April 7, 2017

Avoid Data Center Costs With Third Party Planned Maintenance Services Denver

By Mark Reed


If you work in a data center, manage or own one, then you know that for every piece of hardware there are OEM maintenance contracts that go with them. Like the hardware themselves, these contracts are not inexpensive, however, they can be less costly than any sustained downtime and the loss of business or revenue that goes along with it. This article takes you through planned maintenance services Denver that are aimed at avoiding data center costs.

Huge orders demand printers that are in top condition and not prone to any breakdown that would cause problems meeting client deadlines so regularly scheduled maintenance particularly on used and refurbished gear is an absolute must. This will ensure reliability can be anticipated when your printing work horses are needed the most. But, what are the signs that a company that provides maintenance on the machines will meet your high standards? Here are several things to look for before entering a maintenance contract:

No fixed costs to purchase and store replacement hardware and spare parts. If you plan on repairing hardware at your data center, you'd better have access to replacement units and spare parts. Unfortunately, this can be an expensive undertaking given the cost of the hardware itself as well as the need for space to store this equipment. A TPM provider that stocks and installs hardware for customers will essentially eliminate this need entirely.

Are the maintenance employees fully knowledgeable in the upkeep and functionality of each of your machines? This is even more important when you have invested heavily in used and refurbished gear and the technology is older and possibly not familiar to a recently trained employee.

Costs associated with downtime. Data center downtime can be a very bad thing. If you're a third party facility you lose money and at worst valuable clients. If your data center is company-centric then you lose money associated with unavailable applications or equipment for service or product oriented client offerings. A recent IDC report suggested that the average cost of downtime can average $70,000 per hour! A TPM provider that responds quickly, with qualified engineers, and has the parts and replacement units ready can help keep any downtime costs to an absolute minimum.

Cost effectiveness is perhaps one of the most important characteristics of a good maintenance company. Aside from ensuring a consistent income stream, maintenance is also used to ensure the machineries and facilities do not incur long term extensive damage that could lead to expensive repairs or the need to replace the machine permanently. When one plans to run a business, nothing is more important than the bottom line and having a good repair company enables you to work within that bottom line.

In addition, when outsourcing your maintenance services from a third party, ensure that the company is adept at planning, time-managing, developing schedule, negotiating, and is capable of inspecting grounds and buildings, Perform human resource duties of hiring, training, and dismissing employees, Maintains required inventory of all concerned supply room and tools and exhibits Good physical condition without alcohol or drug problems.

Every business owner should have a written emergency plan that includes names and phone numbers not only of all employees but also any service provider that could render assistance in an emergency. Ensure to consider the above aspects when planning your services.




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