Recent PostsThe findings of the 2009 PC Energy Report were released this week by 1E and the Alliance to Save Energy. Despite spiraling energy costs globally and the environment playing an increasing role in the corporate agenda, much further action is required by both individuals and employers.
Archive for March, 2009
Organisations waste millions powering idle PC’s
Sunday, March 29th, 2009Energy efficient hardware | Homework first, then replace!
Monday, March 23rd, 2009It staggers us when we speak to customers about energy savings techniques and we hear that they have gone through PC and monitor replacement programmes, justifying them in the main on the back of energy savings. Yes, replacing your CRT’s with LCD’s will save energy and putting in more efficient processors will do the same. But what about the environmental costs, the hidden costs and most importantly, the business case? Being a bit more innovative may actually achieve better results!
Remote working can help you go green and save costs
Thursday, March 19th, 2009The office is set for dramatic paradigm shifts in the next 3 to 5 years as spiraling oil and energy costs force business to relook at how they deploy their workforce in a virtual world. Although the virtual office and hot-desking have been around for some time, particularly in Europe and the United States, these shifts in business delivery will take deeper root in South Africa, as technologies advance and become more accessible.
Is carbon neutrality your goal?
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009For many organisations, particularly progressive ones that are embracing the low carbon economy, being carbon neutral or even carbon negative is the ultimate goal. This not only buys organisational credibility but also has massive marketing potential by attracting the rapidly growing green consumer out there. Carbon taxation, cap and trade and emissions reporting are not too far off within South Africa and early adopters will see the most benefit in this emerging market place.
How to optimise the energy efficiency of your server infrastructure
Friday, March 6th, 2009Although according to Gartner, the datacentre only represents 23% of the total energy footprint of an IT organisation (PC’s and Monitors being the most) optimising the energy efficiency of server infrastructure remains a key focus for many IT organisations.
Power Conservation Programme : Technology can help!
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Depending on your industry segment, you will be forced to cut emissions by between 5% and 20%, 5% for agriculture and 20% for corporates. Industry faces a 10% cut and government institutions 15%. The baseline has been calculated from October 2006 to September 2007 (pre load-shedding) and savings need to be achieved against this target.
