CIO.com - Energy Efficiency

Used PCs Still Being Dumped Despite High Demand

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

More used computers could be reused; only 44 percent of computers entering the secondary market end up in the hands of a new owner, despite the fact that worldwide demand for such computers is greater than supply, according to a Gartner report.

Efficiency Drive Moves to Networks

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Networks will be the next frontier in energy efficiency if a program kicked off by router maker Juniper Networks and test-equipment vendor Ixia gains a wider following.

Zambian Communication Minister Warns of E-Waste Harm

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Zambia's minister of communications and transport issued a warning Wednesday on the harmful environmental effects resulting from unsafe disposal of computers and other ICT equipment.

Computer Aid Challenges UK Government on Toxic Trade

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

International development charity Computer Aid International has challenged the U.K. government to take action to prevent e-waste from being illegally exported and dumped in countries like Ghana, Nigeria and China.

Presentation: Revolutionizing Data Center Efficiency

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A presentation from McKinsey & Company shows how data center facilities and electricity costs are growing at 10-15% a year with many organizations pursuing data center build programs reaching upwards of $500M. This growth shows no sign of stopping due to the increased demand for computing resources.

HP Draws Greenpeace Ire in India

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has been targeted by Greenpeace in India for not offering a service there for recovering used equipment from consumers.

Kenya Opens First E-Waste Management Plant

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Computers For Schools Kenya (CFSK) has opened East Africa's first e-waste management plant in Embakasi, Kenya, to handle the region's electronic recycling needs.

Microsoft Shows Off Data-Center Monitoring System

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To better control energy consumption in its data centers, Microsoft has deployed 2,000 internally built temperature and humidity sensors in several of its facilities.

Desktop to Data Center-South Australia's Green IT Revolution

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you're pining over how to go green and reduce your organization's energy consumption, consider how IT can be used to reduce power inside and out of the company walls, according to a South Australia government department CIO.

Nokia Survey: Old Mobile Phones Usually End Up in Drawers

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most retired mobile phones are left in drawers instead of being recycled, according to a global survey conducted by Nokia.

Energy Star for Servers May Be Ready By Year-End, EPA Says

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to introduce its first Energy Star rating for servers by the end of the year, although a more comprehensive system that measures actual workloads will take longer to develop.

Accenture Report Upholds EPA Data-Center Findings

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A report from Accenture that looks at the impact of emerging technologies on reducing power consumption in data centers has largely upheld the findings in a study published last year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Data Centers Explore Novel Ways to Cut Energy Use

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Putting data centers on decommissioned ships and reusing hot water from cooling systems to fill the town swimming pool were among the wackier ideas floated at the Data Center Energy Summit on Thursday.

Sony, Sony Ericsson Top Latest Greenpeace Ranking

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sony and Sony Ericsson have come out on top of the latest Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics, although most companies saw their scores drop due to a new ranking system based on wider criteria.

Data Center Operators to Share Energy Tips Next Week

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some of the biggest names in the data center industry will gather in Silicon Valley next week to discuss the results of real-world tests intended to help identify the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption in data centers.