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Brocade Calls Cisco On Efficiency
Cisco may have designs on the data centre, but Brocade plans to use a power-saving message push into Cisco's home ground
Conservation Group Consolidates IT
The WWF conservation organisation is finding ways to make its infrastructure more sustainable
LS Simple Launches Easy Power Monitor Clamp
Cabling maker LS Simple has launched a clip-on power monitor, to connect older servers into its power management system
Lenovo Develops New “Green” Desktop
Lenovo has developed two new desktops - one of which the company is touting as energy efficient.
So… Why CAN’T we Save The World with IT?
Corporations must change, to survive the recession and do their part to reverse environmental damage. IT has the tools they need. But organisational factors could get in the way
Google Discusses Clean Energy Plan
Google is continuing to push a national energy plan that embraces efficiency and renewable power.
Researchers: Servers Should Sleep Like Laptops
Academics claim technology used to cut PC power usage should be applied to high-end computing
UK consultancy releases “Green IT” guides
IT Governance has released advice on how to avoid falling foul of environmental legislation
London Olympics’ IT More “Sustainable” Than Beijing
Facing increased scrutiny over a spiraling budget, the organisers of the 2012 games claim green IT will help cut project costs
Companies Overhauling IT Efficiency Say Analysts
Research from analyst Forrester points to an increasing number of companies deploying virtualisation and investigating other approaches to efficiency
Sun: Recession Driving Green IT, Virtualization Uptake
Interest in technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization and green IT is on the rise, according to Sun CTO Greg Papadopoulos
IT must lead the way – eWEEK Europe UK
Video: IT is not just cleaning up its own act. It will be the driving force in allowing every sector to thrive in today's climate - that was the message form our London launch
UK Organisations Reveal “Green IT” Plans
Lloyd's of London, John Lewis and Defra have discussed sustainable approaches to tech
EDS wins £700m UK Data Centre Efficiency Deal
Insurance company Aviva will make use of the services company's data centre expertise
eWEEK Europe launches in the UK
As the industry changes, a new resource has arrived to help IT professionals excel in their mission
UK Start-up Offers Oracle Carbon Metrics
Zogix helps companies extract green data from existing applications
Fujitsu Siemens’ Zero-Watt PC Gets Cautious Welcome
Fujitsu has launched what it claims is a zero watt PC but experts claim power usage is only part of the problem
New Netgear Switches Save Energy for SMBs
Netgear has launched new switches for smaller companies, and power-reducing upgrades to its existing range, at the CeBIT show
SAP Makes Green Promises
The software giant has announced a product to manage customers environmental impact, and made a promise to cut its own carbon footprint
Dell And Intel Get A Green Grilling
The big vendors' products, and their own internal IT, may be getting greener, but there's still room for improvement
Intel Moves On Energy Savings And Wireless Power
A look at some of the technology Intel currently has in active R&D shows ways to save energy within the data centre or PC and new ways to recharge laptop batteries while on the road. Intel says many of these developing technologies are ...
ERP Software Vendor Makes “Eco” Tools
Management add-on helps measure the whole company's environmental impact - and comply with legislation
CeBIT 2009 Will Tackle Green IT Agenda
Boxed server rooms and low-energy laptops will be on show - if your carbon footprint allows you to travel to Hanover for the show
IBM Puts Electric Car Plan In Drive
Big Blue will help a Danish group with smart grids to power electric vehicles, while Google has also backed green transport.
Rackspace Offers Carbon Calculator for Greener SMBs
Rackspace Hosting has announced a suite of tools to measure the carbon footprint of its small and medium-sized customers, promising the carbon calculator can save money and the environment
NASA’s Carbon Observatory Crashes
NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, intended to scan Earth's surface for elusive carbon dioxide "sinks" in its atmosphere crashed today, after a launch failure.
Polycom Pushes High-End Video Conferencing
Video conferencing specialist Polycom says its HD-ready system, will boost take-up of telepresence, and cut business travel, but analysts warn of slow uptake and hidden costs around the technology
Sustainable Working Is Booming, Says BT
Businesses adopting green working practices have increased ten-fold as companies respond to the recession, according to BT
Smart Metering Helps 02 Cut Energy Costs
The mobile provider has been awarded The Carbon Trust Standard for its recent efficiency drive.