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Agile Development Takes Another Leap
Software developers looking to make their work more flexible have a get-together in Chicago this week
BT: Companies Must Close Carbon Chasm
But, like many businesses, the telecoms and IT services giant is also struggling financially which raises questions over its ability to really make drastic cuts in carbon
Moore’s Law – Still Driving Down The IT Footprint
Processing per kiloWatt hour is doubling according to the law laid down by Gordon Moore 50 years ago. And researcher Jonathan Koomey thinks this could help save the world
BT Slated For Axing Graduate Scheme
BT's decision to cancel this year's graduate recruitment programme is tough on new graduates, and will rebound against the telecom giant, says a recruiters' organisation
UK Utilities Deny Lobbying Against Smart Meters
British Gas, npower and others say they have nothing against their customers using smart meters to cut their bills
Utilities Need Data To Combat Climate Change Says IBM
The IT specialist is unsurprisingly touting sophisticated IT as a cure for the climate change woes of power companies
Government: Smart Ticketing Could Save Cash and Carbon
Electronic tickets could help cut costs and ease congestion but privacy campaigners have concerns about using IT to track passengers
Old PCs Are Re-Used, Not Recycled, In Developing World
Computers sent to countries such as Peru don't automatically get broken down for parts but are often re-used
Struggle to Manage .Eco Domain Rolls On
One of the organisations hoping to manage the domain has hired an environmental researcher to demonstrate its green credentials
Wireless Power Comes Closer With Qi Tech Spec
Prototypes next month, and one day, a Qi power mat could charge all your phones and gadgets
Huge Power Reductions Required for IT Carbon Target
Virtual conference will give pointers on how to cut costs - without raising anyone's carbon footprint with actual travel.
IBM: Europe’s Roads Can Be Smarter and Greener
The IT giant says that technology can help solve some of Europe's traffic problems but there are also privacy issues to consider according to European regulators
Cut to the Quick of IT Power Recommendations
Feeling deluged with information and options to decrease power costs and increase energy efficiency? This online event enables you to quiz industry experts from your desktop.
Wireless Pacemaker Linked To Home Monitoring System
Combined with a wireless monitor, the new Accent RF pacemaker allows a patient's clinic to be informed on the status of the pacemaker through a home monitoring system
US Green IT Standard Goes International
The EPEAT rating has now been extended to Europe in a move which should make it easier for UK organisations to purchase sustainable tech
Government Ripostes To Tories Online NHS Plans
Service to rate hospitals online launches in same week the opposition tout plans to use the web to give patients more say over healthcare
Data Centre Provider Saves 1500 Homes Worth Of Energy
Fortune Data Centers, as part of PG&E's High Tech Energy Efficiency Program, now saves enough energy to power 1,500 homes annually after making mechanical and infrastructural improvements.
Tories Plan To Rebuild NHS IT Using Google, Microsoft Tech
But privacy advocates have voiced concern about the plan
Tech Chiefs Explain Motives For Green IT
Despite the financial downturn, allocating time for so-called green IT makes sense for financial, marketing and altruistic reasons, according to leading tech chief information officers
Facebook App Allows Power Sharing For Charity
Intel has teamed up with Facebook to harness the processing power, and compassion, necessary to pursuing research projects aimed at finding cures for cancer, HIV, Alzheimer's and other diseases
UK Tackles Funding Crisis For British Tech
Government aiming to create a £1billion fund for technology companies
Intel Introduces Online Efficiency Calculator
On its Website for IT professionals, Intel has introduced a calculator that customers can use to determine the performance and power efficiency of their servers
Cisco Partners On Green Grid Efforts
Cisco Systems is partnering with energy metering technology maker Landis+Gyr to create smart grid solutions that will benefit both the companies that generate and distribute energy and the people who consume it
Don’t Use PUE To Compare Data Centres, Says Green Grid
Efficiency measures such as PUE have raised awareness of the need to curb data centre power, but they aren't intended to compare one site with another, a summit heard
Nissan Developing Electric Car iPhone App
The Nissan application will offer convenience and energy efficiency, allowing drivers to remotely monitor the battery's charge, as well as turn on the air conditioner before they get behind the wheel
Intel Puts £6 Million In Clean Tech
Smart grid and power management companies get backing from Intel's investment arm.
Brits Back Taxes On Environmentally Damaging Goods
But the Greeks are the most environmentally aware in Europe according to report endorsed by the Greek born EU Environment commissioner
Ingres Promises to Bring Moore’s Law To Data Analysis
Vectorising the database unlocks ten-fold improvement for the open source database vendor Ingres
IBM’s SPSS Buy Threatens Oracle, SAP And SAS
Buying its data mining partner, IBM issues a challenge to its rivals Oracle, SAP and SAS to up their game