Stop Downtime Before It Starts: Why Businesses Need Remote Power Management
When the Lights Go Out, Productivity Stops
It only takes one router crash or switch failure to bring business to a halt. Phones stop ringing, collaboration tools disconnect, and entire teams sit idle while IT scrambles to fix the problem.
For many organizations, the fix seems simple: reboot the equipment. In reality, it means dispatching someone onsite, coordinating with staff to locate the right device, and physically unplugging and restarting it—all while the business remains offline. In today’s distributed, always-on workplace, that approach isn’t just inefficient; it’s costly. Every minute of downtime impacts productivity, customer experience, and revenue.
That’s why more businesses are turning to cloud-managed power distribution solutions. Sangoma Managed Power eliminates the delays of manual intervention by enabling IT teams to remotely monitor, control, and reboot critical devices. It automates recovery and prevents disruptions—keeping your business running without ever sending IT staff onsite.
The Hidden Cost of Unmanaged Power
Downtime is more than an inconvenience—it’s expensive.
- The average cost of IT downtime is estimated to be in the $1,000s per minute, with reports indicating at least $5,600 per minute, to $9,000 per minute.
- Businesses lose an estimated 545 hours of staff productivity annually due to IT downtime.
- Energy waste from unmanaged devices increases utility costs and undermines sustainability efforts.
For businesses running unified communications, contact centers, or multi-site networks, the stakes are even higher. A single power disruption can silence phone lines, disconnect remote staff, or interrupt customer transactions.
What Is Remote Power Management?
Remote power management gives IT teams visibility and control over the devices that keep businesses running. Instead of waiting for outages and dispatching staff to manually reboot hardware, a managed power solution enables:
- Remote rebooting & cycling of outlets and devices.
- Per-outlet metering, delivering granular insights into energy usage.
- Automated remediation, such as ping monitoring and scheduled restarts.
- Surge protection, safeguarding against power spikes and hardware damage.
- Cloud-based management, enabling control from anywhere, anytime.
In short: it’s the difference between reacting to downtime and preventing it altogether.
Key Benefits of Remote Power Management
1. Reduce Downtime & Speed Recovery
Eliminate outages faster with remote device rebooting through a central dashboard.
2. Lower IT Costs
Cut down on truck rolls, site visits, and overtime hours—saving hundreds of dollars per incident.
3. Improve Energy Efficiency
Track and optimize usage down to the device level to reduce waste and costs.
4. Gain Full Visibility
Monitor exactly what’s happening across outlets, sites, and devices.
5. Protect Infrastructure
Safeguard UC servers, routers, and phones from surges that shorten hardware lifecycles.
What to Look for in a Managed Power Solution
When evaluating cloud-managed PDUs, make sure you consider:
- Hardware Flexibility: Support for both small (6-outlet) and large (14-outlet) environments, and mounting flexiblity (i.e. forward/backward, on-end, on the wall).
- Granular Metering: Per-outlet visibility for smarter energy management.
- Cloud Integration: Centralized, easy-to-use management.
- Automation Tools: Scheduled cycles, ping monitoring, proactive recovery.
- Ecosystem Fit: Works seamlessly with your existing UC, network connectivity, and security solutions.
Reliable Support: Backed by trusted procurement, warranty, and 24/7 service.
Why Sangoma Managed Power?
Sangoma Managed Power is designed for businesses that can’t afford downtime:
- Remote monitoring and control for phones, routers, switches, and UC servers.
- Flexible hardware options—6-outlet or 14-outlet units.
- Energy monitoring and per-outlet metering for cost control and sustainability.
- Automation features like scheduled reboots and ping monitoring.
- Integrated surge protection to keep devices safe.
- Integrated with Sangoma’s UC, connectivity, and security offerings, creating a complete ecosystem for communications reliability.
With Sangoma, you don’t just buy a product; you gain the backing of a trusted global provider with award-winning services and a partner-first approach.
The ROI of Managed Power
- One truck roll avoided = hundreds of dollars saved.
- One prevented outage = thousands saved in lost productivity.
- Energy optimization = ongoing utility cost reductions.
For most businesses, the investment in Sangoma Managed Power pays for itself in weeks—not months.
Implementation Best Practices
Getting started is simple:
1. Choose the right hardware (6- vs 14-outlet models)
2. Deploy with plug-and-play setup—no complex configuration needed
3. Enable cloud management for visibility across all devices
4. Configure automation: scheduled reboots, ping monitoring, and alerts
5. Train IT staff on the portal for maximum efficiency
Power Peace of Mind, Always
Downtime is too costly to ignore. With Sangoma Managed Power, you gain the visibility, automation, and protection you need to keep your business running—without the constant stress of outages and site visits.
Whether you’re supporting a single office, a distributed enterprise, or mission-critical services, Sangoma delivers a complete ecosystem: UC, connectivity, security, and now, power.
FAQs About Remote Power Management
Q: Is Managed Power only for data centers?
No—any business with critical devices (phones, routers, UC servers, POS systems) can benefit.
Q: Do I need to replace my existing equipment?
No—Sangoma Managed Power integrates with your current UC and networking infrastructure.
Q: How secure is remote power control?
Very secure—Sangoma uses encrypted cloud management with role-based access.
Q: How does this help with sustainability?
By monitoring and optimizing usage, businesses reduce wasted energy and align with green initiatives.