If you told someone in the early 1990s that cellphones would one day become the dominant mode of communication, they’d probably cock their head in confusion. Back then, cellphones were housed inside of giant bags that people carried around and plugged into their cars. They were bulky, had terrible reception, and were a far cry from today's smartphones.
Just as cellphones have advanced rapidly in features and functionality, the same holds true for data center power management devices. In this article, we’ll explore how lithium-ion batteries are pushing the industry to rethink the way UPSs are designed and deployed.