Recent PostsPCs and peripherals consume more energy than any other information and communications technology group and by 2012, more than 50% of midsize and large organizations will centrally manage desktop power states, up from less than 10% today.
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The bottom line: Power Management software saves plenty
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010System Standby vs PC Shutdown – Every watt counts
Monday, April 13th, 20095 watts in standby actually equates to 43.8 kWh per annum. Not too startling in itself, however what does that cost us? In South Africa, at current average rates you will pay around R22 per annum per machine for that inefficiency. Multiply this by 1000’s and the numbers start to add up. Now add the impending increases and you are looking at closer to R30 per machine.
Organisations waste millions powering idle PC’s
Sunday, March 29th, 2009The 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.
