UPS and Critical Power Resources
Association for Data Center Professionals (AFCOM)
AFCOM is a leading association for data center professionals, providing support for the management of data centers around the world. AFCOM was established in 1981 with the goal of offering data center managers the latest information and technology through annual conferences, published magazines, research and hotline services, industry alliances and more.
Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE)
The Association for Facilities Engineers provides education, certification, technical information and other relevant resources for plant and facility engineering, operations and maintenance professionals worldwide. AFE also publishes the Facilities Engineering Journal and provides online training as well as professional development resources.
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
"The mission of the Building Owners and Managers Association International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information."
Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA)
The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) is an organization of manufacturers, suppliers and designer-installers. The organization is dedicated to providing a higher level of fire protection and all members are specialists in protecting high-value special hazard areas from fire.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The IEEE, a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. Through its global membership, the IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.
International Facility Management Association
IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting excellence in the management of facilities. Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts research, provides educational programs, and assists corporate and organizational facility managers in developing strategies to manage human, facility and real estate resources.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA membership totals more than 79,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
7x24 Exchange
7x24 Exchange is the leading knowledge exchange for those who design, build, use and maintain mission-critical enterprise information infrastructures, 7x24 Exchange's goal is to improve end-to-end reliability by promoting dialogue among these groups. 24/7 Technology follows IEEE guidelines for vented and valve-regulated lead acid batteries as listed below: IEEE Std 450 - Recommended Practice for maintenance, testing and replacement of vented lead acid batteries IEEE Std 484 - Recommended Practice for installation and design of vented lead acid batteries IEEE Std 1188 - Recommended practice for maintenance testing and replacement of valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) storage batteries IEEE Std 1187 - Recommended practice for installation and design of valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) storage batteries.