The IT giant says that technology can help solve some of Europe's traffic problems but there are also privacy issues to consider according to European regulators
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Cut to the Quick of IT Power Recommendations
Feeling deluged with information and options to decrease power costs and increase energy efficiency? This online event enables you to quiz industry experts from your desktop.
US Green IT Standard Goes International
The EPEAT rating has now been extended to Europe in a move which should make it easier for UK organisations to purchase sustainable tech
Data Centre Provider Saves 1500 Homes Worth Of Energy
Fortune Data Centers, as part of PG&E's High Tech Energy Efficiency Program, now saves enough energy to power 1,500 homes annually after making mechanical and infrastructural improvements.
Tech Chiefs Explain Motives For Green IT
Despite the financial downturn, allocating time for so-called green IT makes sense for financial, marketing and altruistic reasons, according to leading tech chief information officers
Facebook App Allows Power Sharing For Charity
Intel has teamed up with Facebook to harness the processing power, and compassion, necessary to pursuing research projects aimed at finding cures for cancer, HIV, Alzheimer's and other diseases
UK Tackles Funding Crisis For British Tech
Government aiming to create a £1billion fund for technology companies
Intel Introduces Online Efficiency Calculator
On its Website for IT professionals, Intel has introduced a calculator that customers can use to determine the performance and power efficiency of their servers
Cisco Partners On Green Grid Efforts
Cisco Systems is partnering with energy metering technology maker Landis+Gyr to create smart grid solutions that will benefit both the companies that generate and distribute energy and the people who consume it
Don’t Use PUE To Compare Data Centres, Says Green Grid
Efficiency measures such as PUE have raised awareness of the need to curb data centre power, but they aren't intended to compare one site with another, a summit heard
Nissan Developing Electric Car iPhone App
The Nissan application will offer convenience and energy efficiency, allowing drivers to remotely monitor the battery's charge, as well as turn on the air conditioner before they get behind the wheel
Intel Puts £6 Million In Clean Tech
Smart grid and power management companies get backing from Intel's investment arm.
Brits Back Taxes On Environmentally Damaging Goods
But the Greeks are the most environmentally aware in Europe according to report endorsed by the Greek born EU Environment commissioner
Greenpeace Paints Toxic Symbol On HP HQ
Ecology activists claim that IT giant Hewlett-Packard is doing an about-face on its public statements about eliminating key toxic chemicals in its printers, computers, servers and storage products by the end of 2009
Green Grid Gurus Show The Way At Online Summit
Got questions on how to get more from your data centre? This online event promises access to the experts without leaving your desk
Dell Revamps Online Power Calculator
In conjunction with the recently released EPA Energy Star 5.0 standards for PCs, Dell is refreshing its online PC power calculator to include a number of new factors
The Green Benefits Of Wireless Power
Does the world need another way to deliver power without wires? Yes, if it stops us using wasteful batteries, says Eric Giler of Witricity
University Thin Clients Win Green Award
Queen Margaret University has won an award for its sustainable approach to IT, based on the roll out of a low power, thin-client desktop infrastructure
Can Technology Be Green In Troubled Times?
Despite the recession, companies need to forge ahead with energy saving - not least because of the imminent UK mandatory Carbon Reduction Commitment
One In Four SMBs Say IT Failing To Support Tough Times
The IT Effectiveness Index Mid-Year Report has found small-to-medium-sized businesses with failing IT are at a competitive disadvantage
Water Overlooked In Energy Plans, Reports Claim
Two reports have this week thrown a spotlight on the impact of water on carbon-saving programmes in the data centre
IT Energy Bills Still High Despite Efforts And Pressure
The results of pan-European research reveal the gap between IT and facilities, as well as the recession, is hindering energy efficiency efforts
Wireless Power Promises To Replace Batteries And Wires
Witricity shows a resonant system that could charge your phone while it's in your pocket - but is it green?
AMD Ships 500th x86 Processor, Despite Disappointing Quarter
AMD said it has shipped it 500-millionth chip shipped comes days after reporting a $330 million loss on disappointing revenue compared with rival Intel
EC Concerned Over Intelligent Transport Data
Using drivers' GPS data and other sources could throw up privacy issues, warns European information privacy regulator
Brown Demands Global Institutions For The Internet Age
Online communications could unleash co-operation and solve the big problems, if world institutions can be set up, Gordon Brown tells event
Why Should We Trust A Green Printer Maker?
Users need to save money and resources by printing less, but printer vendors want to sell more printers. There's no conflict, says Graham Long of Samsung: it's up to vendors to face the inevitable and lead the way
Security Experts Discuss Smart Grid Protection
Researchers will highlight some of the threats and concerns facing plans to deploy smart grid technology - and what can be done about them
Samsung dedicates £2.4bn To Energy Efficiency
The Korean manufacturer Samsung commits to cut emissions - and may be hoping to benefit from government tax breaks for sustainable business
GlassHouse Takes Aim At Data Centre Energy Impact
New service is aimed at helping enterprises tame power-hungry data centres, harness cost savings and gain environmental benefits