How a Regional Bank Saved Millions on a UPS Upgrade with Critical Labs
When a large regional bank acquired another institution in a different region, they faced a critical infrastructure challenge: How do you support a full network refresh when you have no visibility into the existing power systems?
The Challenge
An Unclear Power Landscape and a Disconnected UPS Fleet
After acquiring a bank in another region, the IT and facilities teams at the regional bank were tasked with modernizing and integrating the two networks. A full network refresh was on the roadmap, but there was a serious blind spot: no clear information existed about the new region’s current power infrastructure.
Key Obstacles:
- No inventory of existing UPS units
- No clarity on the region's current or future power needs
- 12 different UPS makes and models in use, creating a support and maintenance nightmare
- A seven-figure budget set aside for purchasing new UPS units but no assurance that it was enough or correctly allocated
The Solution
Deep Discovery and Data-Driven Capacity Reporting
To address the complexity and uncertainty of the newly acquired infrastructure, the bank turned to Critical Labs for a comprehensive solution that combined discovery, data collection, and actionable insights. With Critical Labs’ tools and services, the team was able to quickly assess the existing environment and determine the best path forward without wasting time or money.
Using our platform, they were able to:
- Document an accurate inventory of all UPS units in the field
- Evaluate the health and capacity of each unit
- Generate a detailed capacity report to determine which UPS systems, if any, could be reused to support the new network
- Identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities to standardize the power infrastructure
The Results
Standardization, Savings, and Scalable Power
A data-informed strategy led to major cost savings and long-term operational efficiency.
The outcome was a game-changer. Rather than proceeding blindly with an expensive replacement plan, the bank:
- Consolidated the UPS fleet to just one manufacturer and two standard models, simplifying procurement and long-term support
- Right-sized two UPS systems to meet the actual power demands of the new network refresh
- Saved over half of the originally budgeted seven-figure investment in new UPS equipment
- Created a scalable, maintainable UPS infrastructure that aligned with current and future IT needs
Real results from real customers.
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