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Green IT in Three Words...
Use Less Stuff
I could not have said it better myself. The author of this short article sums up Green IT and the reasons to use it really well.
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Virtualized XP built into Windows 7
Worried about your XP compatibility when switching to Windows 7? Worry no more. Win7 will have an easy to use virtual XP built right in.
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How much does leaving computers on overnight cost companies?
Here is your answer:
"U.S. organizations squander $2.8 billion a year to power unused machines, emitting about 20 million tons of carbon dioxide - roughly the equivalent of 4 million cars - according to a report to be released Wednesday."
Mid-Sized Businesses Buying Into Green IT
Another great article from Greener Computing, this time talking about how medium sized businesses are using and benefiting from Green IT.
Fujitsu Siemens' "zero-watt" Green PC
While most computers use between 1-4 watts when turned off, Fujitsu Siemens' Esprimo 7935 uses no electricity when shut down. The Energy Star 5.0 compliant computer is also designed with eco-friendly materials and a 89% efficient power supply. Hopefully more manufacturers follow suit.
Econonic Downturn Good News for Green IT
An article from one of my favourite sites. With the current state of the economy, it makes more sense than ever for companies to look to IT to become more efficient and save money.
Reduces Costs, Increase Secruity with Virtualization
Companies are using virtualization to save on costs and are reaping the benefits. Quote from press release:
"By deploying Microsoft virtualization and infrastructure software, Lionbridge Technologies Inc., a $461 million (U.S.) translation, development and testing services company, was able to save more than $200,000 last year, enhance security and accelerate the use of customer services, Microsoft Corp. announced today."
Computer in a Plug
A low-energy Linux PC built into a plug. Check out this article to see Marvell's new system on a chip (SoC) design.
7 ways to make your laptop battery last longer
A longer lasting battery and green computing have a lot of the same principles. Check out this techradar.com article:
Nvidia Ion - Energy Saving Home Theatre PC
Great previews are popping up showing what we can expect from the Ion Platform from Nvidia. Using the energy sipping Intel Atom CPU and Nvidia's 9400 chipset, it will allow for HD playback and even some gaming in a small, energy saving package. Check it out:
Anandtech Preview
HotHardware Preview
PC Perspective Preview
State of Green Business - Green IT
A great article from Greener Computing taking a look at where we are with respect to Green Information Technology. Here is a snip:
"The greening of IT has become a huge business opportunity, as companies find ways to consolidate and optimize operations in ways that provide multiple benefits: lower energy use,equipment costs, real estate, and personnel -- all while maintaining or growing their data processing and storage capacity."
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