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2008 Data Center Energy Forecast Report

This study from the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and others explores case studies of real-world ways that companies can achieve up to 55 percent energy reductions in total data center energy use. Read More

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If You Measure It, They Will Green: Energy Efficency Metrics plus Server Benchmarks

This report from Info-Tech explores the ways that a shift in data center economics is occurring, and explains how data centers can expect new green responsibilities to measure and optimize power consumption. Read More

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

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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

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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