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Why green data centres are cool

Why green data centres are cool

19 Jan 2012 By: Brian Bloom - Computing Canada Creator
Advances in cooling technology making data centres more power-efficient. Is it about Mother Earth, or is it about the money?
Power-efficient servers could get a shot in the ARM

Power-efficient servers could get a shot in the ARM

20 Dec 2011 By: Agam Shah - IDG News Service Creator
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
Info-Tech seeks smartest and greenest IT

Info-Tech seeks smartest and greenest IT

11 Mar 2011 By: Selena Mann - Computing Canada Creator
Research firm's quest encourages companies to share best technology practices through awards. How to nominate your firm
Extreme Data pushes 'zero carbon footprint' PC

Extreme Data pushes 'zero carbon footprint' PC

18 Jan 2011 By: Selena Mann - Computing Canada Creator
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

Vancouver to install Cisco power management

09 Sep 2010 By: Greg Meckbach - Network World Canada Creator
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
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
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
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

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Some of the latest server innovations are about electricity consumption rather than processing speed. Find out how to reduce both your utility bill and the heat in your data centre.

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