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LayerZero News is your go-to source for the latest news and feature content on what's new in the world of LayerZero Power Systems. We provide in-depth coverage of product releases, company information, and industry trends.

At LayerZero, we are committed to delivering solutions that enable our customers to operate safer and more reliably. Our products and services are designed to meet the evolving needs of critical infrastructure in industries such as data centers, aviation, financial institutions, credit card processing facilities, military applications, energy and utility companies, semiconductor manufacturing, government buildings, cryptocurrency mining operations, colocation facilities, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), research institutions, oil and gas, gaming and entertainment, healthcare, transportation, and many more.

In our news section, you'll find regular updates on our latest product releases, innovations in power distribution and monitoring, and industry insights. We also offer company information, including our mission, values, and history. We'll introduce you to our talented team of engineers, technicians, and support staff, who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional solutions and customer service.

We hope you find LayerZero News to be a valuable resource and welcome your feedback and suggestions.

2025

LayerZero co-founders Milind Bhanoo and Jim Galm honored with the Dively Entrepreneur Award

LayerZero Co-Founders Honored with the Dively Entrepreneur Award

Harvard Business School of Northeast Ohio honored LayerZero co-founders Milind Bhanoo and Jim Galm with the Dively Entrepreneur Award, recognizing their decades of innovation, leadership, and impact on mission-critical power reliability and Northeast Ohio’s technology economy.

Read about the Dively Entrepreneur Award recognition

LayerZero Expands Philipp Parkway Facility for Growth and Reliability

LayerZero Expands Philipp Parkway Facility for Growth and Reliability

LayerZero Power Systems begins construction on a major expansion of its Philipp Parkway facility in Streetsboro, Ohio - adding new office space, increased manufacturing capacity, and expanded parking to support global growth and mission-critical reliability.

Facility expansion details: Philipp Parkway growth & reliability

Advent International partners with LayerZero Power Systems

Advent International partners with LayerZero Power Systems

Advent International partners with LayerZero Power Systems, a leading provider of mission-critical power infrastructure for data centers. Investment positions LayerZero Power Systems to scale its operations and capitalize on accelerating demand for AI and cloud computing.

Partnership announcement: Advent × LayerZero

LayerZero Power Systems Celebrates 24 Years of Operation

LayerZero Power Systems Celebrates 24 Years of Operation!

Founded by Milind Bhanoo and James M. Galm, LayerZero Power Systems marks 24 years of delivering safe, reliable power for mission-critical environments. From humble beginnings in an attic to a multi-facility global operation, discover how LayerZero became the foundation of the world’s most trusted infrastructure.

Company milestone: 24 years of innovation

LayerZero Launches 2000 A Four-Pole Static Transfer Switch

LayerZero Launches 2000 A, 4-Pole Static Transfer Switch

LayerZero Power Systems announces the launch of its 2000 A, Four-Pole Series 70E Static Transfer Switch, featuring true four-pole neutral switching, waveform capture, and advanced diagnostics. Designed for maximum safety and power quality in mission-critical data centers.

Product launch details: 2000 A four-pole eSTS

2024

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Expansion into Streetsboro Ohio

LayerZero Strengthens Mission-Critical Power Leadership with Streetsboro Acquisition

LayerZero Power Systems announced today their strategic acquisition of a new third facility located in Streetsboro, Ohio. This pivotal expansion fuels LayerZero's commitment to meeting the ever-growing demand for its innovative power systems, ensuring uninterrupted performance for data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure around the world.

Expansion update: Streetsboro facility acquisition

2023

LayerZero Power Systems Recognized as Business of the Year in Aurora, Ohio

LayerZero Recognized as Business of the Year by Aurora Chamber of Commerce

In a significant recognition of its industry leadership and dedication to its workforce, LayerZero Power Systems (LayerZero), a pioneer in mission-critical power distribution technology, has been named "Business of the Year" by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

Award news: Business of the Year recognition

LayerZero Power Systems Granted Utility Patent No. CA 2931911 for SafePanel Covers

LayerZero Power Systems Granted Utility Patent No. CA 2931911 for SafePanel Covers

LayerZero Power Systems announced that the Canadian Commissioner of Patents has granted a full utility patent (No. CA 2931911) for its SafePanel® covers.

Patent announcement: SafePanel® covers (CA 2931911)

LayerZero Donates to Cleveland Food Bank

Donation Made to Cleveland Food Bank

LayerZero Power Systems, the global leader in power distribution technology innovation, is proud to announce a charitable donation of $10,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB).

Community update: Greater Cleveland Food Bank donation

LayerZero Announces INSIGHT IR Trademark

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Trademark of INSIGHT IR

LayerZero Power Systems has recently announced the trademark of INSIGHT IR, a groundbreaking technology in the energy industry. This trademark signifies a significant milestone for the company's innovative products.

Trademark news: INSIGHT IR

LayerZero Power Systems Continues to Innovate with Latest Advancements in Power Distribution and Monitoring Solutions

LayerZero Power Systems Continues to Innovate with Latest Advancements in Power Distribution and Monitoring Solutions

LayerZero Power Systems is proud to announce its continued success in 2023, building on its reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions in the power infrastructure industry.

Growth update: Advancements in power distribution & monitoring

2021

LayerZero Power Systems Invests in Cutting-Edge Equipment to Meet Surge in Demand for High-Quality Power Infrastructure Solutions

LayerZero Power Systems Invests in Cutting-Edge Equipment to Meet Surge in Demand for High-Quality Power Infrastructure Solutions

LayerZero Power Systems, a leading provider of power distribution and monitoring solutions, has experienced a surge in demand for its high-quality power infrastructure solutions in 2021.

Capacity investment update: new equipment to meet demand

LayerZero Announces Seismic Compliance of STS Products

LayerZero Announces Seismic Compliance of STS Products

LayerZero Power Systems is pleased to announce that its 800A Static Transfer Switch (STS) has passed the AC-156 test criteria with flying colors, including testing that verifies that in a seismic event the equipment will continue to function as intended.

Compliance update: STS products meet seismic AC-156

2015

LayerZero Monitoring System

LayerZero Announces Monitoring & Communications System

LayerZero Power Systems has announced the release of SSQM and DPQM Power Quality Monitoring...

Monitoring platform: SSQM & DPQM

2014

eRDP-FS Announced

LayerZero Power Systems Announces the Release of the Series 70: eRDP-FS

LayerZero has officially announced the release of the Series 70: eRDP-FS...

Product release: Series 70 eRDP-FS

eRPP Updated

LayerZero Power Systems Announces The Release of the Series 70: eRPP-FS

LayerZero has released the eRPP-FS, a front-and-side access Remote Power Panel...

Product launch: Series 70 eRPP-FS

Neutral Static Transfer Switch Patent

LayerZero Power Systems Granted U.S. Patent 8,674,555, "Neutral Switching High Speed AC Transfer Switch"

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has been awarded U.S. Patent 8,674,555...

Patent announcement: neutral switching high-speed AC transfer

eRDP Updated

LayerZero Power Systems Updates eRDP Design

The Series 70 eRDP design has been updated, featuring a front-only design...

Product update: Series 70 eRDP design

eRPP Updated

LayerZero Power Systems Updates eRPP Design

LayerZero has released an updated eRPP design with improvements in safety, reliability, and convenience...

Product update: eRPP design improvements

2013

ePanel-1 Updated

LayerZero Power Systems Updates ePanel-1 Design

Taking advantage of enhanced precision manufacturing capabilities, LayerZero has updated the ePanel-1 design...

Product update: ePanel-1 design improvements

Modbus Desktop Client

LayerZero Power Systems Announces LZ-Modbus Client Application

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. announces the release of the LZ-Modbus application...

Software release: LZ-Modbus desktop client

Modbus Desktop Client

LayerZero Power Systems Expands Capacity With New Manufacturing Facility

In an ongoing effort to keep up with customer demand, LayerZero Power Systems has established a new manufacturing facility in Aurora, Ohio...

Facility update: new Aurora, OH manufacturing

2011

Fanless eSTS Announced

LayerZero Power Systems Releases the First Fanless 1200 A eSTS Static Transfer Switch

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the 1200 A Series 70: eSTS Static Transfer Switch...

Product release: fanless 1200 A eSTS

LayerZero Celebrates 10 Years

LayerZero Power Systems is Proud to Announce its Ten Year Anniversary

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of critical power distribution systems, has announced their anniversary of ten years in business.

Company milestone: 10-year anniversary

ePODs: Type-X

LayerZero Power Systems announces the release of the Series 70 ePODs: Type-X

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70 ePODs: Type-X Power Distribution Unit...

Product release: Series 70 ePODs Type-X

Jim Galm IEEE

LayerZero Co-Founder Jim Galm Elevated To Senior IEEE Member Grade

Jim Galm, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of LayerZero Power Systems, Inc., has been selected as a Senior IEEE member...

Leadership recognition: IEEE Senior Member

ePanel-HD

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70: ePanel-HD Remote Power Panel

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70: ePanel-HD High Density Remote Power Panel...

Product release: Series 70 ePanel-HD

2010

Power Quality Monitoring

Measuring Energy Usage To Improve Data Center Efficiency

LayerZero Power Systems Power Distribution Units (ePODs), Power Panels (eRPPs), and ePanels help data center facilities improve energy efficiency by delivering information needed to measure Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).

Efficiency insight: improving PUE

LayerZero ePanel-1

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Series 70: ePanel

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the Series 70: ePanel product line...

Product release: Series 70 ePanel

eBOSS Configurator

LayerZero Power Systems Announces eBOSS Build-To-Order Configurator

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. today announced the release of its web-based product configuration solution...

Platform launch: eBOSS configurator

2009

Dynamic Phase Compensation Patent

LayerZero Awarded Patent For Dynamic Phase Compensated Transfer Technology

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted patent number 7,589,438 B2...

Patent award: dynamic phase compensated transfer

LayerZero Announces New Website

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. Re-Launches Corporate Website

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the re-launch of its official website, www.layerzero.com.

Website update: layerzero.com relaunch

LayerZero eRPP SNMP Connectivity

LayerZero Series 70 eRPPs Offers Superior Connectivity With SNMP

LayerZero announces the release of SNMP connectivity for the Series 70 eRPPs Remote Power Panel product line...

Connectivity enhancement: SNMP for eRPPs

Bluetooth-Enabled Series 70 eRPPs Provides Flexible Access To Critical Power Data

Bluetooth-Enabled Series 70 eRPPs Provides Flexible Access To Critical Power Data

In an effort to facilitate data centers with improved access to power usage data, LayerZero releases Bluetooth functionality for the Series 70 eRPPs...

Connectivity feature: Bluetooth for eRPPs

LayerZero Launches eBOSS Customer Portal

LayerZero Launches eBOSS Customer Portal

To provide customers with up-to-date and accurate data, LayerZero has launched the eBOSS customer portal...

Customer portal update: eBOSS

2008

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70: eRPP Remote Power Panel

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70: eRPP Remote Power Panel

LayerZero has expanded the diversity of their product offerings by introducing the Series 70: eRPP Web-Enabled Remote Power Panel...

Product launch: Series 70 eRPP

LayerZero Completes Series 70 eRPP ETL Listing To UL 60950

LayerZero Completes Series 70 eRPP ETL Listing To UL 60950

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the successful completion of ETL listing to UL 60950...

Compliance listing: eRPP to UL 60950

LayerZero Completes Series 70 eRPP Panel Board Withstand Testing To UL 67

LayerZero Completes Series 70 eRPP Panel Board Withstand Testing To UL 67

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. has announced the completion of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 67 testing...

Testing update: UL 67 withstand for eRPP

LayerZero Completes 1200 A SafePanel™ ETL Listing to UL 67

LayerZero Completes 1200 A SafePanel™ ETL Listing to UL 67

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of testing for 1200 A SafePanel™ Units ETL listing...

Compliance listing: 1200 A SafePanel to UL 67

LayerZero Completes 1200 A SafePanel™ Short-Circuit & Withstand Testing To UL 67

LayerZero Completes 1200 A SafePanel™ Short-Circuit & Withstand Testing To UL 67

LayerZero Power Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of Short-Circuit & Withstand testing...

Testing update: 1200 A SafePanel short-circuit & withstand

2006

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs: Dual, Type-P To Manufacture

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs™: Dual, Type-P To Manufacture

LayerZero has upgraded the ePODs™: Dual Type-P to include Series 70 safety features...

Manufacturing release: ePODs Dual Type-P

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs: Type-N To Manufacture

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs™: Type-N To Manufacture

LayerZero releases the Series 70: ePODs™: Type-N Power Distribution System to manufacture.

Manufacturing release: ePODs Type-N

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs: Type-S To Manufacture

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Series 70 ePODs™: Type-S To Manufacture

LayerZero releases the Series 70: ePODs™: Type-S Power Distribution System to manufacture.

Manufacturing release: ePODs Type-S

LayerZero Ships The First eSTS Rated 150kA at 480V For Use With Rotary UPS Systems

LayerZero Ships The First eSTS Rated 150kA at 480V For Use With Rotary UPS Systems

LayerZero announces the first 150kA eSTS for use with rotary UPS systems.

Product milestone: 150kA eSTS for rotary UPS

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70 eSTS Static Transfer Switch

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70 eSTS Static Transfer Switch

LayerZero announces the release of the Series 70 eSTS Static Transfer Switch...

Product launch: Series 70 eSTS

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70 Products In Recognition Of NFPA 70E

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Series 70 Products In Recognition Of NFPA 70E

LayerZero launches the Series 70 product line in recognition of NFPA 70E requirements.

Series introduction: NFPA 70E recognition

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Insight Portholes For Safe Thermal Scans

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Insight Portholes For Safe Thermal Scans

LayerZero releases InSight™ Portholes for safe thermal scanning without opening dead-front doors.

Safety feature: InSight portholes

LayerZero 1200 A, 3-Source OPTS Static Transfer Switch Released To Manufacture

LayerZero 1200 A, 3-Source OPTS Static Transfer Switch Released To Manufacture

LayerZero releases the 1200 A 3-Source OPTS to manufacture...

Product release: 1200 A 3-source OPTS

2005

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Type-P, Dual ePODs™

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Type-P, Dual ePODs™

LayerZero expands the ePODs™ product line with the Dual Type-P.

Product announcement: ePODs Dual Type-P

LayerZero Power Systems Announces OPTS Clock Synchronization Using Network Time Protocol (NTP)

LayerZero Power Systems Announces OPTS Clock Synchronization Using Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Update enables network clock sync and improved time-stamping.

Feature update: NTP clock sync for OPTS

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Launch Of 1200 A OPTS

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Launch Of 1200 A OPTS

OPTS product line expanded to support 1200 A configurations.

Product expansion: 1200 A OPTS now available

LayerZero Power Systems Announces 1200 A OPTS Listing to UL 1008 & CSA

LayerZero Power Systems Announces 1200 A OPTS Listing to UL 1008 & CSA

1200 A OPTS successfully completes product safety testing to UL 1008 & CSA.

Compliance listing: 1200 A OPTS to UL 1008 & CSA

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Successful 1200 A OPTS High Fault Test at KEMA-PowerTest Labs

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Successful 1200 A OPTS High Fault Test at KEMA-PowerTest Labs

1200 A OPTS completes closing & withstand testing at KEMA-Powertest Labs.

High-fault testing results at KEMA-Powertest

Field Service Scheduling Tool Launched On CustomerWeb

Field Service Scheduling Tool Launched On CustomerWeb

New portal feature enables optimized field service scheduling for customers.

Portal feature: service scheduling tool overview

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Production Tracking On CustomerWeb

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Production Tracking On CustomerWeb

Real-time visibility added for customers to track production status online.

CustomerWeb update: production tracking details

LayerZero Power Systems Announces ServiceWeb Portal

LayerZero Power Systems Announces ServiceWeb Portal

New ServiceWeb portal launched to provide detailed service information access.

Portal launch: ServiceWeb capabilities

LayerZero Power Systems Lists 300kVA ePODs™ to UL/CSA 60950

LayerZero Power Systems Lists 300kVA ePODs™ to UL/CSA 60950

Web-enabled ePODs achieve UL/CSA 60950 listing.

Compliance listing: 300 kVA ePODs to UL/CSA 60950

2004

LayerZero CustomerWeb Announces Launch Of Incident Report Tracking Tool

LayerZero CustomerWeb Announces Launch Of Incident Report Tracking Tool

Incident reporting and tracking added to CustomerWeb for streamlined support.

Portal feature: incident tracking overview

LayerZero Product Testing On Line On CustomerWeb

LayerZero Product Testing On Line On CustomerWeb

New online product testing tool provides visibility into QA progress.

Product testing tool details on CustomerWeb

LayerZero Launches Web-Based Customer Portal

LayerZero Launches Web-Based Customer Portal

Comprehensive new portal launched to centralize customer resources and data.

Portal launch: overview and capabilities

LayerZero Extends 800 A OPTS Listing To 600 V

LayerZero Extends 800 A OPTS Listing To 600 V

OPTS listing expanded from 480 V to 600 V for broader applications.

Product extension: 800 A OPTS now 600 V

LayerZero Announces UL Approval: 800 A, 600 V Optical Power Transfer Switch Listed to UL 1008 & CSA 22.2 No. 107

LayerZero Announces UL Approval: 800 A, 600 V Optical Power Transfer Switch Listed to UL 1008 & CSA 22.2 No. 107

800 A OPTS achieves UL 1008 and CSA 22.2 No. 107 approvals.

Compliance approval: 800 A OPTS UL/CSA

LayerZero Completes 800 A OPTS Fault Testing at KEMA-Powertest Labs

LayerZero Completes 800 A OPTS Fault Testing at KEMA-Powertest Labs

KEMA-Powertest closing & withstand tests completed for 800 A OPTS.

Testing results: 800 A OPTS at KEMA-Powertest

2003

MODBUS/TCPIP platform launched for eSTS and ePODs For Remote Monitoring

MODBUS/TCPIP platform launched for eSTS and ePODs For Remote Monitoring

MODBUS/TCPIP enables remote connectivity across LayerZero switching and distribution platforms.

Connectivity platform: MODBUS/TCPIP details

Dynamic Phase Compensated Transfer Demonstrated At LayerZero Power Systems

Dynamic Phase Compensated Transfer Demonstrated At LayerZero Power Systems

New switching algorithm improves reliability by compensating for source phase differences.

Technology demo: Dynamic Phase Compensated Transfer

Type-S and Type-P ePODs Operator Training Program Launch

Type-S and Type-P ePODs Operator Training Program Launch

Comprehensive training program introduced for data center operators of ePODs.

Training program overview for ePODs operators

LayerZero Power Systems Type-P ePODs Released To Manufacture

LayerZero Power Systems Type-P ePODs Released To Manufacture

Type-P PDU with primary-side static transfer switch released to manufacture.

Manufacturing release: ePODs Type-P details

LayerZero Power Systems Releases ePODs: Type-S To Manufacture

LayerZero Power Systems Releases ePODs: Type-S To Manufacture

Type-S integrated STS with power distribution moves into manufacturing.

Manufacturing release: ePODs Type-S overview

LayerZero ePODs Power Distribution Unit Listed to UL/CSA 60950

LayerZero ePODs Power Distribution Unit Listed to UL/CSA 60950

Web-enabled ePODs and eRDP achieve UL/CSA 60950 listing.

Compliance listing: ePODs & eRDP to UL/CSA 60950

LayerZero Launched Field Service Training Module On Corporate Website

LayerZero Launched Field Service Training Module On Corporate Website

Online training module introduced for field service readiness.

Training module: field service overview

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Type-N ePODs To Manufacture

LayerZero Power Systems Releases Type-N ePODs To Manufacture

Type-N power distribution system enters manufacturing.

Manufacturing release: ePODs Type-N details

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Launch of ePODs Product Line

LayerZero Power Systems Announces Launch of ePODs Product Line

New web-enabled ePODs product line introduced for safe, reliable distribution.

Product line introduction: ePODs overview

2002

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Three-Source OPTS Static Transfer Switch

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Three-Source OPTS Static Transfer Switch

Three-source OPTS introduced to protect critical loads in data centers.

Product release: three-source OPTS details

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Triple Modular Redundant OPTS

LayerZero Power Systems Launches Triple Modular Redundant OPTS

TMR OPTS design adds three isolated copies of critical boards for reliability.

Product launch: TMR OPTS overview

LayerZero Completes 150-600 A OPTS Listing to UL 1008 & CSA

LayerZero Completes 150-600 A OPTS Listing to UL 1008 & CSA

150–600 A OPTS completes safety testing to UL 1008 & CSA.

Compliance listing: 150–600 A OPTS

LayerZero Announces Manufacturing and Field Service Partnership With Russelectric

LayerZero Announces Manufacturing and Field Service Partnership With Russelectric

Strategic manufacturing and field service alliance disclosed with Russelectric.

Strategic alliance: Russelectric partnership details