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Apple, Chinese group to audit factory for pollution
16 Apr 2012
Apple, Chinese group to audit factory for pollution
Initially, inspection will be carried out at the end of this month at a manufacturer of printed circuit boards
Why green data centres are cool
19 Jan 2012
Why green data centres are cool
Advances in cooling technology making data centres more power-efficient. Is it about Mother Earth, or is it about the money?
Ovum: businesses still missing out on power savings
05 Jan 2012
Ovum: businesses still missing out on power savings
IT managers wrongly fear that PC power management solutions may disruptcore IT operations, says an industry analyst
Most believe U.S. won't become fully paperless
03 Jan 2012
Most believe U.S. won't become fully paperless
Laptops and tablets are are hot sellers, but only 20 per cent of those polled believe the United States will become all-electronic
Power-efficient servers could get a shot in the ARM
20 Dec 2011
Power-efficient servers could get a shot in the ARM
2012 will see more organizations taking a look at running servers powered by energy-saving ARM processors. But many aren't willing to give up x86 yet
Open source tool used to track greenhouse gases
14 Dec 2011
Open source tool used to track greenhouse gases
Database allows access to hundreds of detailed digital maps, most of which have been prepared by forest communities themselves
IBM stakes $20M in Southern Ontario Water Consortium
24 Aug 2011
IBM stakes $20M in Southern Ontario Water Consortium
The tech giant joins more than 70 companies and eight universities in Ontario in an effort to research safer and more efficient water practices
New cloud software aims to slash paper usage
15 Mar 2011
New cloud software aims to slash paper usage
Canon has created a portal that allows customers to access Google Docs and Microsoft SharePoint files directly on the multifunctional printer panel. Plus, insight from Forrester and Gartner analysts
Info-Tech seeks smartest and greenest IT
11 Mar 2011
Info-Tech seeks smartest and greenest IT
Research firm's quest encourages companies to share best technology practices through awards. How to nominate your firm
McMaster partners with IBM to save energy
04 Mar 2011
McMaster partners with IBM to save energy
IBM will help fund a research project using its information management software to analyze the university building's energy consumption
CA bundles ecoSoftware with Capgemini managed service
09 Feb 2011
CA bundles ecoSoftware with Capgemini managed service
CA Technology’s energy and carbon monitoring software is now offered as a managed service to offload back-office tasks from IT admins. An Info-Tech Research Group analyst explains why the partnership works for CA and how the recession has impacted businesses’ green strategies
Extreme Data pushes 'zero carbon footprint' PC
18 Jan 2011
Extreme Data pushes 'zero carbon footprint' PC
A small company claims its new PC has a zero carbon footprint. Extreme Data says there's market for eco-friendly computers, but analysts are skeptical buyers will part from their tried-and-true brands
Vancouver to install Cisco power management
09 Sep 2010
Vancouver to install Cisco power management
The City of Vancouver plans to use Cisco Systems Inc.’s Network Building Mediator, along with Pulse Energy Inc.’s management software, to get a better handle on power use in city buildings. Analyst Jon Arnold offers his take
HP says prefab data centre cuts costs in half
09 Aug 2010
HP says prefab data centre cuts costs in half
The sheet-metal structures can be built in four to six months and are highly energy efficient, HP says. The company came up with the idea after talking with some of its large customers
Energy Efficient Ethernet being put to the test
12 Jul 2010
Energy Efficient Ethernet being put to the test
A university has begun interoperability testing of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet gear using the emerging 802.3az standard, expected to be finalized next year
Smart, green and Wow! Canada's best IT departments
17 Jun 2010
Smart, green and Wow! Canada's best IT departments
The winners of the four-month-long Quest for Canada’s Smartest & Greenest IT Departments are unveiled: Blue Mountain, Dufferin-Peel CDSB, Earth Rangers, Professional Engineers of Ontario, and Hospital for Sick Children
Power your smart phone with sunlight on the go
11 Jun 2010
Power your smart phone with sunlight on the go
IT HERO: Ottawa-based Kiwi Choice has developed an eco-friendly charger for handheld devices that uses sunlight, a USB port or car charger. No more disposable batteries for your smart phone, iPod or Nintendo
Suzuki to IT: Nature, not profit, is the bottom line
10 Jun 2010
Suzuki to IT: Nature, not profit, is the bottom line
As long as making a buck remains the IT industry’s fundamental bottom line “then we’re hooped,” said the vocal environmental activist. Suzuki’s message to the IT industry and what he thinks of Steve Jobs. WITH VIDEO
Meet the finalists: Canada’s Smartest IT
10 Jun 2010
Meet the finalists: Canada’s Smartest IT
The Quest for Canada’s Smartest IT, a program by Info-Tech Research Group, will announce winners for smartest and greenest IT companies on June 16. Meet the 10 finalists and find out what they are doing
Tim Hortons serves up a cup of sustainability
08 Jun 2010
Tim Hortons serves up a cup of sustainability
Tim Hortons isn’t just boasting coffee and donuts anymore. It’s also on a sustainability mission to run an environmentally friendly business. How it’s getting business execs and store owners involved and accountable
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