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Power without knowledge...

Posted by Andy Lawrence | Mon 10 Oct 2011

CIOs need a clearer understanding of the energy efficiency of their data centers, argues The 451 Group's Andy Lawrence — one that goes well beyond today’s crude metrics. ...Read more

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Plug and save

Posted by Jessica Twentyman | Mon 8 Aug 2011

Has the desktop PC had its day? For many IT decision-makers, thin clients are looking a more attractive option. ...Read more

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Cars head into the cloud

Posted by James Lawrence | Thu 4 Aug 2011

Innovation in the automotive industry is beginning to be driven by cloud-based IT, as highlighted by Toyota's new partnership with Microsoft. ...Read more

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Turning mice green

Posted by Jessica Twentyman | Mon 4 Jul 2011

The creation of robust, high-grade plastic substitutes from renewable materials has given birth to the world’s first biodegradable computer mouse. ...Read more

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Leveraging smart grids to optimize energy use

Posted by Kenny MacIver | Thu 26 May 2011

Two of the world’s most pervasive networks — the Internet and the electricity grid — are about to collide, with significant consequences for IT organizations everywhere. ...Read more

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M&S outlines IT’s key role in sustainability program

Posted by Adam Maguire | Thu 19 May 2011

A reduction of 25% in the UK-based retailer’s carbon footprint has been fueled by IT-enabled business insight. ...Read more

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Faster, cheaper, greener: fiber for the HD Internet

Posted by i-cio.com staff | Mon 28 Mar 2011

Internet connection speeds of 100Gbps or more are likely to become a commercial reality by 2015 thanks to the latest developments in long-haul fiber-optic technology. ...Read more

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How green is your IT vendor? Six essential questions to ask

Posted by Jessica Twentyman | Mon 7 Feb 2011

The World Wildlife Fund and research group Gartner have performed the most detailed independent assessment to date of the green IT credentials of the world’s leading technology suppliers. ...Read more

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The CEO agenda for 2011… and what the CIO needs to do about it

Posted by i-cio.com staff | Fri 4 Feb 2011

“With the increased reliance on IT from business leaders, it’s important for CIOs to understand the concerns of CEOs and the implications they may have on IT,” says research group Gartner. ...Read more

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“We need to ignite an energy tech revolution,” says controversial environmentalist Bjørn Lomborg

Posted by Kenny MacIver | Mon 24 Jan 2011

No stranger to controversy, Bjørn Lomborg says the headlong rush to cut CO2 emissions is a “hysterical response” to global warming. The renowned author, business school professor and think-tank founder explains why the world needs to attack the problem of climate change on multiple fronts. ...Read more

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Corporate social responsibility and the role of IT

Posted by James Lawrence | Mon 24 Jan 2011

In a new age of corporate responsibility, smart organizations understand that creating sustainable business models and giving back to the societies they operate in needs to be a key pillar of their strategy. And IT has a major role to play in this by supporting greener, more open and more accountable operations. ...Read more

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Responding to the other cloud

Posted by James Lawrence | Mon 19 Jul 2010

The disruption to European air travel caused by the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull, has fuelled new corporate enthusiasm for IT-enabled collaboration tools. CIOs from P&G, Nokia, Carlsberg and elsewhere share their experiences ...Read more

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Carbon report cards

Posted by i-cio.com staff | Mon 7 Jun 2010

Mandatory greenhouse gas reporting and the emergence of carbon-trading schemes are fuelling a rush to implement emissions reporting packages - and CIOs are ideally placed to oversee this ...Read more

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Telepresence for all

Posted by James Lawrence | Thu 11 Feb 2010

Driven by greatly improved technology and falling prices, mid-market demand for videoconferencing is growing - and triggering a period of rapid consolidation ...Read more

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The falling cost of flash storage

Posted by Kenny MacIver | Mon 16 Nov 2009

Solid state drives are becoming an affordable - and greener - option for enterprise storage ...Read more

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The efficiency imperative

Posted by i-cio.com staff | Wed 30 Sep 2009

Economic and environmental pressures have put IT at the centre of the business efficiency drive - and convinced CIOs to target wasteful energy burn-rates. Our special report examines how the twin goals of cost cutting and a lower carbon footprint can be achieved. ...Read more

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Blades slash carbon usage

Posted by Andrew Donoghue | Mon 28 Sep 2009

Blade servers are continuing to be popular with IT departments facing tighter financial and carbon budgets - but cooling is key, says a leading CTO ...Read more

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Essential reading for CIOs

Posted by James Lawrence | Mon 10 Aug 2009

Successful environmental strategies from "green" business leaders and the inside track on Apple's ruling genius - two of the latest must-reads for CIOs ...Read more

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Where is the value in green IT? Part 2

Posted by Rodolphe d'Arjuzon | Mon 27 Jul 2009

In Part 2 of our debate, Rodolphe d'Arjuzon, managing director of analyst firm Verdantix, argues that CIOs should move quickly to produce secure, auditable and accurate energy consumption data ...Read more

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Where is the value in green IT? Part 1

Posted by Steve O'Donnell | Mon 20 Jul 2009

Tough economic times mean businesses concentrate more on financial worries than environmental issues. But are they mutually exclusive? In Part 1 of our debate, Steve O’Donnell, head of technology research at CleanAnalysis, suggests a third way ...Read more

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Thin client: We can't all be skinny

Posted by John Rule | Mon 13 Jul 2009

Migrating to thin client machines isn’t right for every business, says John Rule, principal customer solution architect at Fujitsu ...Read more

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