Technology
HP Labs Aims to Cut Data Center Carbon Footprints by 75 Percent
The lab unveiled the new initiative Wednesday as part of an overarching researching drive in five areas, including sustainability. The research center also introduced two additional projects aimed at curbing data center energy use and measuring environmental impacts. Read More
Equinix Data Centers Get 'Certified'
Data center operator Equinix Inc. said Tuesday all of its Silicon Valley centers have received certification under the Bay Area Green Business Program for measures undertaken in areas such as purchasing, recycling and energy conservation. The company also joined The Green Grid. Read More
An Inconvenient Balance? Can the Data Center Go Green Without Stifling Corporate Growth?
A look at how virtualization and consolidation of data center security systems can bring down energy and emissions. Read More
Lean & Green: Reducing IT Energy Drain for Business Gain
This report finds companies see green IT as a priority, but few are doing anything about it. Along with giving example of what some companies are going, it gives a closer look at issues surrounding green computing. Read More
Growing the Eco-Patent Commons to Truly Promote Green Innovation
The launch earlier this year of the Eco-Patent Commons marked a big step forward in information-sharing among greentech companies; despite its significant promise, the Commons needs some small improvements to truly become a powerful building block for innovation. Read More
Five Simple Ways to Help Your IT Infrastructure Go Green
If you're an IT pro, though, going green may well be new to you, and you may not know where to begin. So here are five simple ways to get started going green. You'll be surprised how simple it is to get started, and how quickly you'll start seeing results. Read More
Credit Suisse to Invest $300M in Renewables
Credit Suisse and its partners will invest at least $300 million in the renewable energy sector through private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy Partners. Read More
In Search of Green IT Governance
In the near future, environmental, financial, legislative and risk-related pressure will increasingly force organizations to govern and manage their IT in a green fashion. Read More
How Sustainable IT Can Meet CSR Challenges
This report from the Butler Group examines how the increasing necessity of CSR programs by companies of all sizes is affecting IT managment, and explains how IT managers can take the lead in supporting their company's sustainability goals. Read More
Do-IT-Yourself: the Power of Data Center Self-Assessments
If you are hoping to optimize the efficiency of your data center and cut power and cooling costs, don't remodel your data center or build a whole new one just yet. This step-by-step guide to assessing and analyzing data center costs can help IT managers strategize to maximize efficiency in their current data centers. Read More