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Santo Domingo. - The protection of critical infrastructure in Venezuela is a key strategic investment for business profitability, not a simple expense. In a dynamic environment, factors such as increased energy needs, supply disruptions, and voltage fluctuations represent significant risks. Failure to adapt to this reality can lead to substantial economic losses, directly impacting revenue, operational continuity, and the company's reputation.
Global energy consumption grew by 2.2% in 2024, surpassing the 2013-2023 average (1.3%), according to the International Energy Agency, a 100% increase in consumption. Venezuela is no stranger to this trend, driven by heat waves, the development of technologies with high energy demand, and the increase in industrial consumption.
Protection beyond the data centers
Electrical engineer Laura De Jongh from Corporación Solsica highlights that the protection of critical infrastructure is indispensable and goes beyond data centers, encompassing vital sectors such as food and health.
De Jongh illustrates this with an example in a food production plant: "a production line is a continuous process. You have several synchronized machines, and if one fails, almost the entire line is affected. They all depend on electricity. If the power goes out, even if you have a power plant, the machines shut down for seconds, enough time to become misconfigured".
This interruption, however brief, has serious consequences. "If the machine that maintains sanitary conditions shuts down or is misconfigured, all the raw material from that batch is lost," explains De Jongh. In the pharmaceutical sector, where continuous work is critical, "due to a power outage that may last only a few seconds, a lot of raw material can be lost, which translates into the loss of a large amount of money."
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