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Six Design Considerations for a Greener Data Center
A green data center is defined as one in which the mechanical, lighting, electrical and computer systems are designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact. Here's how to get there in six practical steps. (Computer Technology Review) Read more...
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Citigroup Plans $232 Million LEED Data Center
Citigroup plans to build a $232 million LEED-certified data center in Frankfurt, Germany. The data center, which the company said would cost no more to build than a traditional facility, will go online in March 2008. (Environmental Leader)
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Linux, Windows Duke It Out Over Energy Efficiency
The battles for energy efficiency aren't just being fought by chipmakers, server and PC vendors, and other hardware companies out there. There's a similar battle heating up on the OS layer between Microsoft and Linux. (Sustainable IT)
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Fujitsu Downsizes New Server for Energy Efficiency
The new Primergy TX120 is a small-form-factor, one-socket tower system that promises to use less energy and run quieter than the company's other low-end servers. (eWeek)
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Dell Claims New Desktop Is Its Most Energy-Efficient
The OptiPlex 755 desktop PC is Dell's most energy-efficient to date, with Energy Star 4.0 compliance and "power settings that can help lower energy costs by up to 78%," company officials say. (iTwire)
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Rising Energy Costs Force Changes At Hitachi Unit
With the price of products such as laptops always coming down, and energy prices going up, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd. has been finding ways to cut its energy use. (Environmental Leader)
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Virgin Games Goes for Lean, Green Storage
As part of the Virgin Group's global drive to develop and promote environmentally friendly businesses, Virgin Games will use new storage systems to consolidate multiple tiers of storage, applications, and IT environments into a single platform while consuming less space and energy. (ITPro)
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The IT Chief's Guide to WEEE
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