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The Metrics of Green IT

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:32:29 -0800

With all the talk about reducing carbon emissions and lowering power consumption, it's important to understand what's just talk and theory and what we can actually do to bring about meaningful change.

Green IT

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:15:19 -0700

Going green often involves the immediate thought of taming the data center, but there's plenty to do in software as well: Everything from using collaboration tools, to process automation, to monitoring your energy footprint. We talked to IBM/Tivoli Software CTO Alan Ganek and InformationWeek's head of analytics, Art Wittmann, about some of the latest trends in going green.

Truevert Demo: a Semantic Search Engine

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:13:14 -0800

Truevert is based on OrcaTec’s patent pending Information Discovery Toolkit. It is not an ontology, thesaurus, taxonomy, or dictionary. It is based on understanding terms in their context. We talk to TrueVert and get a demo of the software.

Truevert: a Semantic Search Engine (Part 2)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:44:26 -0800

Horizon Fuel Cells Water Charge

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:04:12 -0800

Horizon Fuel Cells struck again at this year's CES, showing the next stage of its technology, which uses water and fuel cells to charge devices of all sizes. The company has not only come out with its Hydropak product, but a slew of new products.

Web Wide World - Iceland

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:15:21 -0700

Iceland wants to become the No. 1 destination for companies looking to outsource their green IT data centers

Data Centers: The Green Alternative

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:13:45 -0700

Data centers account for over 1.5% of total energy consumption in the US alone. IBM VP Rich Lechner discusses how being green doesn't just make the world better but actually saves companies money.

HSBC: Green IT for a Greener World

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:58:27 -0700

Carbon neutral since 2005, HSBC exemplifies how reducing an organization’s carbon footprint is good for the environment as well as for the bottom line.

Financial Services Data Centers Going Green

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:48:01 -0700

IBM continues to introduce technologies that decrease energy consumption while increasing computing capacity. Financial services firms are now able to keep their data centers green yet increase revenues, reduce costs and remain complaint.

The Bottom Line: Green

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:47:03 -0700

Financial services organizations face increased legislation at the national, state, and municipal levels mandating that they reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. The good news is that being green can boost the bottom line.

Foundry Packs More 10Gig Ports Into BigIron Layer 3 Switch

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:58:53 -0700

Foundry's BigIron Layer 3 Backbone Switch Will Come With 16 Port Modules of 10Gig, But With Even Lower Power Consumption

A Green Way To Recharge Devices

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:59:46 -0700

ICP Solar offers several types of solar panels that can be easily set up to generate power to recharge a variety of digital devices.