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5 Nationwide hunt for local heroes begins


February 2021


6 One million tests uploaded 7 Makita expands cordless tools range


FEATURES


Data Centre Management 11 Data centres are critical in 2021


DATA CENTRE MANAGEMENT


ELECTRIC VEHICLES ENERGY EFFICIENCY


CABLING & CABLE MANAGEMNT


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Supplement: UPS & Standby Power


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his month’s cover story showcases the latest from Power Continuity, “Working through the night to load and dispatch


12 All the gear but no idea - How to create a data strategy for IoT


14 Combating the human error factor with reliable power distribution


16 Why lithium ion batteries are best for data centres


17 Data centres need to start delivering ‘net zero’ carbon commitments


Batteries & Chargers


18 Battery requirements for next generation mobile robots


20 Sweep frequency response analyzer FRA500


SUPPLEMENT: Cabling & Cable Management


22 The evolution of the Energy Chain - MP 420/560 EVOCHAIN


25 Super conductors ready to rethread urban power networks


26 Engineering change in the cable management market


28 Paying a high price for small savings on wire termination connectors


31 Cables important as ever in wireless age  


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33 Why approved electric vehicle cables are vital for charging infrastructures


34 Slow on the uptake? Heavy vehicles and electrification


35 The future of vehicle electrification


Electrical Equipment


36 EMC line filters for machinery and electrical equipment


38 Simplifying electrical outlet and equipment troubleshooting


Energy Efficiency


41 New year, new grid? 42 One million homes powered by green gas


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