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Big Blue Helps Emerald Isle Be Greener
IBM is lending its technical help to a cloud computing project to monitor marine pollution in Ireland
Cisco’s Virtualisation Move Gets A Mixed Reaction
Analysts love Cisco's move into the data centre, and the competition are picking holes in the strategy - while beta testers say it looks promising
Cisco’s Blades Might Cut Both Ways
Cisco's Unified Computing System could be a chance for IT departments looking to rebuild their data centres in the rubble of the recession - but there will be upfront costs, warns Cameron Sturdevant
Two Thirds Of Companies Investing In Sustainable IT
Small and midmarket companies are continuing their investment in green IT despite the economic downturn
Will BT’s Wind Farm Come To Grief?
BT has an impressive record in reducing its carbon footprint - and helping others do the same. But complex carbon accounting might stall its wind farm plans
Understanding Green Tech
Green technology is all around us. But what does it mean? Simon Perry explains that there is more to it than virtualising servers and reducing energy costs.
EC: Green IT Can Combat Climate Change
The tech industry should lead the way when it comes to adoption of energy efficient IT, says a European Commission report
Study: Mobile Working Is Key To Surviving The Recession
Video: Firms with fully ‘mobile' workforces 60 percent more likely to be forecasting growth in 2009, a study says
Stallman: Free software Is Not About Saving Money
Companies turning to open source in the recession should know that free software is about much more, according to the GNU founder
Stand By For Cisco’s Server Announcement
We've all known for a long while that Cisco has plans for the data centre. This week we find out what they are.
The Truth About Green IT
There are plenty of green products available on the market, but what's the real return on green IT investment ?
Tesco sold on virtualisation
The retailer says the technology has enabled it to cut carbon emissions by 20 percent
Researchers Develop Sustainable Lithium Battery
New Lithium ion technology could reduce degradation and lengthen battery life
Will The Cloud Evaporate In The Recession?
We thought the recession was going to push IT into the cloud. Big consultants aren't so sure
Brocade Calls Cisco On Efficiency
Cisco may have designs on the data centre, but Brocade plans to use a power-saving message push into Cisco's home ground
Conservation Group Consolidates IT
The WWF conservation organisation is finding ways to make its infrastructure more sustainable
LS Simple Launches Easy Power Monitor Clamp
Cabling maker LS Simple has launched a clip-on power monitor, to connect older servers into its power management system
Lenovo Develops New “Green” Desktop
Lenovo has developed two new desktops - one of which the company is touting as energy efficient.
So… Why CAN’T we Save The World with IT?
Corporations must change, to survive the recession and do their part to reverse environmental damage. IT has the tools they need. But organisational factors could get in the way
Google Discusses Clean Energy Plan
Google is continuing to push a national energy plan that embraces efficiency and renewable power.
Researchers: Servers Should Sleep Like Laptops
Academics claim technology used to cut PC power usage should be applied to high-end computing
UK consultancy releases “Green IT” guides
IT Governance has released advice on how to avoid falling foul of environmental legislation
London Olympics’ IT More “Sustainable” Than Beijing
Facing increased scrutiny over a spiraling budget, the organisers of the 2012 games claim green IT will help cut project costs
Companies Overhauling IT Efficiency Say Analysts
Research from analyst Forrester points to an increasing number of companies deploying virtualisation and investigating other approaches to efficiency
Sun: Recession Driving Green IT, Virtualization Uptake
Interest in technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization and green IT is on the rise, according to Sun CTO Greg Papadopoulos
IT must lead the way – eWEEK Europe UK
Video: IT is not just cleaning up its own act. It will be the driving force in allowing every sector to thrive in today's climate - that was the message form our London launch
UK Organisations Reveal “Green IT” Plans
Lloyd's of London, John Lewis and Defra have discussed sustainable approaches to tech
EDS wins £700m UK Data Centre Efficiency Deal
Insurance company Aviva will make use of the services company's data centre expertise
eWEEK Europe launches in the UK
As the industry changes, a new resource has arrived to help IT professionals excel in their mission