Spiceworks and Eaton power SMEs with first free UPS monitoring

Scott Abel, co-founder and CEO of Spiceworks, says that its 1.4 million SME users can now remotely monitor and manage their UPSs (uninterruptible power systems) through the Spiceworks network. "Because of our work with Eaton Corporation, IT pros for the first time will have access to free power management software that will help ensure their networks run more smoothly," comments Abel. "It's another example of how, together with key industry players, we're helping the world's small businesses manage everything IT," he adds. Functions covered include: power auditing and operational health; battery health monitoring; connected device monitoring; and community integration and expert advice. "The ability to monitor power to devices across the network is a priority for today's IT professionals," states Hervé Tardy, senior vice president and general manager, Eaton's Distributed Power Quality Division. "Eaton's expertise in intelligent power monitoring software, along with our knowledge of key IT priorities, enabled us to work to deliver this new capability within the latest Spiceworks platform." The new UPS features are available in the latest beta release of Spiceworks version 5.1, which is available at: www.spiceworks.com.