Power & Compliance
UPS testing & test and tag.
Power failures don't just cause downtime — they create data loss risks, hardware damage, and compliance breaches. We provide professional UPS testing and electrical test & tag services designed for modern business environments, data centres, and compliance-driven organisations.
Why It Matters
Batteries degrade silently. Failures don't.
A UPS that hasn't been tested is a UPS you can't trust. Batteries degrade over time, backup runtime drops without warning, and failover systems may not activate correctly when you need them most.
For organisations aligned to ISO 27001, power continuity controls must be validated regularly — not assumed. The cost of testing is a fraction of the cost of an unplanned outage.
- 01
Unexpected server shutdowns
Degraded batteries may only provide seconds of runtime instead of the minutes you need for a clean shutdown.
- 02
Corrupt databases and lost transactions
Unclean shutdowns can corrupt data, break replication, and cause hours of recovery work.
- 03
Network outages impacting staff and customers
Switches, firewalls, and access points going down without warning disrupts the entire business.
- 04
Failed audits and compliance gaps
ISO 27001 and other frameworks require evidence of power continuity controls — assumptions are not enough.
UPS Testing
We validate your entire power protection strategy
We don't just “check batteries” — we test the full chain from mains input to protected load, including failover behaviour and environmental factors that affect UPS lifespan.
What you receive
- Detailed compliance-ready report
- Identified risks and failure points
- Recommended remediation actions
- Asset tracking for ongoing maintenance
Testing scope
Battery health and load capacity
Verify batteries can sustain the rated load for the expected runtime.
Runtime validation under simulated load
Confirm actual backup duration matches your business continuity requirements.
Failover response and switchover time
Ensure the UPS activates correctly and within acceptable timeframes.
Charging systems and voltage stability
Check that charging circuits maintain batteries at optimal levels.
Environmental factors
Assess heat, airflow, and placement — all of which impact UPS lifespan and reliability.
Test & Tag
Electrical safety isn't optional — it's law
Under Australian workplace health and safety legislation, employers have a duty to maintain electrical equipment in a safe condition. We provide test & tag services in line with AS/NZS 3760 to ensure all portable electrical equipment is safe for use.
What's included
- Visual inspection for damage or faults
- Electrical safety testing to AS/NZS 3760
- Durable compliance tagging
- Asset register and reporting
Equipment we test and tag
- Office equipment (PCs, monitors, printers)
- Server room and rack-mounted equipment
- Power boards and extension leads
- Network and communications devices
- Kitchen and break room appliances
- Portable tools and test equipment
Power testing as a compliance control
If you're working toward ISO 27001 certification, UPS testing and electrical safety play a key role in your information security management system. We align our reporting with audit expectations so you can provide evidence, demonstrate proactive risk management, and meet annual testing requirements.
Business continuity planning (BCP)
Power continuity controls must be validated, not assumed — UPS testing provides the evidence.
Risk management controls
Identifying degraded batteries and electrical faults before they cause an incident.
Infrastructure resilience validation
Demonstrating that critical systems can survive power events and recover cleanly.
Most organisations require annual UPS testing and regular test & tag cycles to remain compliant. We make sure you have the evidence when auditors come knocking.
How often should you test?
Testing frequency depends on your environment, risk profile, and compliance requirements. Here are the standard recommendations.
- UPS systems
- Annually (minimum)
- High-risk environments
- Every 6 months
- Test & Tag
- 6–12 months (risk-based)
Who this is for
We're not just electricians — we're a security-first MSP that understands how power impacts your entire IT environment. We treat power as part of your critical infrastructure stack, not a standalone service.
- Businesses pursuing ISO 27001 certification
- Companies with on-prem servers or hybrid infrastructure
- Data centre and colocation environments
- Compliance-driven industries (legal, finance, healthcare)
- Organisations with ageing UPS infrastructure
- Businesses that have never tested their backup power
Related Services
Power protection fits into a wider infrastructure and compliance strategy
Hardware Maintenance & Extended Support
Third-party support for servers, storage, networking, and power infrastructure
Infrastructure Solutions
Servers, storage, virtualisation, and hybrid cloud environments
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Protect your data with immutable backups and tested recovery plans
Essential Eight Compliance
ASD Essential Eight assessment and implementation
ISO 27001 Gap Assessment
Pre-certification readiness review including power continuity controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't wait for a failure to find out
We can perform a full UPS audit and electrical compliance check across your environment and provide a clear remediation plan if required. One assessment, complete visibility.
Melbourne & greater Victoria