Chicago, IL (April 22, 2009) The newest version of Tripp Lite's PowerAlert software includes an "Economy Mode" function, allowing users to maximize their UPS systems' efficiency and save on electricity expenditures. Promoting the "Green" initiative in the workplace, PowerAlert helps reduce power consumption and dramatically decreases the level of heat produced in network closets and data centers, leading to substantial savings in cooling and energy costs.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Allows IT personnel to manage the energy-saving "Economy Mode" settings of Tripp Lite SmartOnline™ UPS Systems in real time or through defined schedules
• Boosts an on-line UPS system's efficiency rating up to 97% (in Economy Mode)—tops in the industry
• Does not require the user to be onsite—can be programmed remotely
• Provides energy efficiency and cost savings for large, enterprise-wide data center installations as well as smaller SOHO 
  applications
• Is available at no charge on Tripp Lite's website

"Tripp Lite has long been an advocate of the 'Green' philosophy and has instituted ECO-friendly policies in both design and manufacture of our products," said David Slotten, Tripp Lite Director of Product Management. "This new 'Economy Mode' functionality of our PowerAlert software is yet another example of our desire to be environmentally conscious while providing customers with a quality product and an opportunity to cut their operating expenses."

For more information on Tripp Lite's PowerAlert Software and the new "Economy Mode", go to:
http://www.tripplite.com/PowerAlertEconomyMode