Archive for September, 2009

IT firm up for green award (icWales)

AN IT services provider from Cardiff is in the running for a national environmental award.

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Green Computing Sector to Reach $223.7 Billion in 2013, According to NextGen Research (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.—-A green computer/server is one that is built from eco-friendly materials, features low power consumption and Computer Power Management capabilities, has fewer and smaller component parts and generates less heat than previous models, and ultimately is responsible for the emission of less C02 into the atmosphere.

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Now there’s a switch: New Belkin surge protector timed to power down certain outlets (ZDNet)

This post is about one of those small gadgets that could make a lot of difference when it comes to your Green IT profile: a surge protector with a timer. Belkin’s new Conserve Surge with Timer, which carries a retail price of $34.99 (about $7 more than…

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Survey: IT not convinced about cloud’s green credentials (Computerworld)

Techworld.com - IT bosses are not yet convinced over the green benefits from cloud computing, after the third annual “Green Survey” from Rackspace Hosting found that cost savings and consolidation are driving the green IT agenda at the moment.

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Small Businesses Ride Wave of Green IT (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

VERNON HILLS, Ill.—-After influencing the way large businesses buy and use technology, the Green IT movement is now ready to sweep into the small business sector. According to a new survey by CDW Corporation, small businesses are now most likely to invest in Green IT in the coming months, even in light of the recession.

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