GreenerComputing News :: February 27, 2008

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February 27, 2008 FEATURED STORY No-Cost and Low-Cost Ways to Green Your Data Center Right Now By Preston Gralla Greening your IT department can seem an overwhelming task that requires months of planning and expenses that will pay off in the long run, but cause financial pain right now. But it needn't be that way: the truth is there are plenty of simple steps you can take today to make it work for your business. THIS ISSUE'S SPONSOR Want to be a sponsor? Click here. HEADLINES The Latest News & Views on Environmentally Responsible Computing Subscribe to GreenerComputing.com RSS Semiconductor Company Rewards Green Designs From Around the Globe Freescale Semiconductor is holding contests to find and reward sustainable computer systems designs. Green Computing Drives Government Technology Purchasing Technology purchases from all levels of government through an IT contract rose 45 percent thanks to interest in wireless and green computing. EPA Starts Process to Make Environmental Standards for Copiers The U.S. EPA has taken the first steps towards the creation of green standards for copiers, similar to EPEAT for computers. IBM Creates Suite of IT Solutions to Help Any Retailer Go Green IBM's new "Green Retail Store" platform offers retailers in every industry a string of tools -- from point-of-sale systems to blade servers -- aimed at boosting performance, lowering energy use and reducing related emissions. Green IT Departments Save Companies Money, Research Finds Big savings in energy costs and opening new markets are among the top drivers for companies making their IT departments more energy efficient, according to new research from PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Energy Star Specs for Efficient Servers Released As the EPA unveils its long-awaited draft specifications for energy efficient servers, a new survey reveals European IT chiefs are happy to pay more for greener products. Green Grid Gains New Members, Releases More Research The Green Grid has unveiled strategies to help data center managers assess energy use, while at the same time gaining a few new members to help drive efficiency in the IT sector. Health Insurance Company Tops List of Green IT Users Computerworld surveyed and ranked the top companies implementing green IT equipment and practices, shining a light what's available and what works. > MORE HEADLINES Wanna write for GreenerComputing? We are looking for guest and regular columnists and feature writers. We're seeking contributions from business leaders as well as the journalists who write about them. If you're interested, send a brief query to editor Preston Gralla at editor@greenercomputing.com | Read our editorial guidelines Tools & Resources High Tech, Low Carbon: the Role of Technology in Tackling Climate Change Improving energy efficiency in computer hardware and consumer electronics can address three of the main environmental problems facing the planet, according to a new report from the high-tech trade association Intellect. > MORE TOOLS & RESOURCES YOUR AD HERE! Become a GreenerComputing News sponsor or advertiser, reaching tens of thousands of businesses every week. Click Here to receive more information. Please e-mail content queries to the Editor.
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