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IBM Adds More European Data Analytics Centres
Three IBM Analytics Solution Centres will focus on financial services, green technology and Smarter Cities in Switzerland, Hungary and Austria
Carbon Markets: Reinventing Capitalism Or Rebranding Socialism?
If we really want to reduce carbon emissions and avert an energy crisis, Peter Judge thinks it's time to move beyond fixed political positions
Up To 5,000 Firms Could Face CRC Fines Next Week
Fines for non-registration to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme before 30 September could net the government up to £1.5 million
It’s Time For Local Authorities To Get Open Source
A commitment to open source by a local authority in the UK could be groundbreaking, says Mark Taylor of Sirius
Data Centres Need Green Switches
As the proportion of power used by network switches in virtualised data centres increases, managers need to think about going green, says Stephen Garrison
Yahoo Unveils ‘Chicken Coop’ Green Data Centre
A chicken shed design lets Yahoo equal the world record for data centre efficiency, and cuts energy costs by 40 percent
IBM Enters The Power Management Chip Business
Wireless integrated on a power management chip promises to help the drive towards sustainable power and smart buildings
British Gas Steams Ahead With Energy Metering
British Gas is making a big push to fulfil its commitment to put smart energy meters into a million homes by the end of this year
Greenpeace Spoof Slates Facebook’s ‘Dirty Data’
A Greenpeace animated video called "The So Coal Network" is taking on the Facebook movie, "The Social Network"
Who Knew? Analytics Will Save The World…
Analytics used to be the subject too boring to contemplate, says Peter Judge. Now it's the star of the environmental tech show
Avaya Touts Video Tablet And ‘Flare Experience’
Avaya has added a brand new tablet, native SIP and some funky names to its videoconferencing offerings
Third Nokia Resignation As Chairman Plans To Go
Jorma Ollila, Nokia's chairman, said he will step down in 2012 to allow an even greater transformation for the phone maker as it struggles to stay on top.
IBM Analytics Software To Save Endangered Zebras
Analytical software from IBM is being used to help save endangered zebras in Africa, thanks to work with conservation charity Marwell Wildlife
Fujitsu Develops Power Transmitter For Mobiles, Cars
Fujitsu said it has made a significant step toward efficient chargers that work over a distance and could charge electric vehicles
Study: Smart Meters May Not Reduce Energy Use
Any energy-use reduction associated with smart metering depends heavily on social factors, say Oxford researchers
Researchers Develop ‘E-Skin’
New materials could be used to build electronic skin that can sense and respond to a very light touch
Video Can’t Replace The Bus, Says Livingstone
Former mayor Ken Livingstone says videoconferencing can't do away with transport, at a conference which also heard government plans to reduce domestic flights
IBM Summit: World Is Ready For Smart Grids
The UK is facing a looming energy crisis - but smart meters can help - according to the government's Minister for Energy and Climate Change
Free Expo Takes Data Centres Beyond PUE
New ways to build and track efficient data centres will emerge at a free show in Germany - along with the gritty reality
IBM’s Summit? Well, It’s A Start….
A barrage of hot air, followed by a real debate. IBM's 'Start' summit seems to be a microcosm of green technology, says Peter Judge
Concerns Raised Over Home Working After ‘Laptop Fire’
Concerns have been raised about working from home after a staff member blamed a company's laptop for starting a fire in her house
IT Consolidation Critical To Success, Study Finds
A new survey of businesses in the EMEA region has found that most view IT consolidation as critical to their future success
UK Councils Save Millions With Smartphone Apps
Councils in the UK saved more than £200 million in 2009, through the use of innovative mobile apps and web services
Google’s Blobby Birthday Doodle Wastes Power
Google has ticked off users by wasting their CPU and energy on doodles which could have been done more economically in Flash
Britain Leads In Fujitsu Green IT Index
The UK has come out top for sustainability in Fujitsu's international green IT index, scoring 61 out of a possible 100
Windows 7 PC Refresh Could Create Junk Mountain
As analysts predict imminent upgrades to Windows 7, Computer Aid urges firms to give old PCs to reuse programmes
Prince Charles Backs IBM’s ‘Start’ Green Summit
While Prince Charles makes a much-criticised train journey promoting green living, IBM is holding a summit on the future role of technology
Switch Off PCs, Say eWEEK Readers
The number one way to cut IT's carbon footprint is to switch off PCs overnight, say eWEEK readers. Our next poll - your top gadget!
Small Businesses Increasingly Opt For Free Web Conferencing
Small businesses are increasingly making use of web conferencing solutions as an affordable alternative to travel