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US Gov't Plugs Ways to Cut Data Centre Power Needs 18 May, 2007 12:58:02
The EPA wants to develop a way to measure the energy efficiency of everything inside the four walls of a data centreTo help reduce the demand for electricity, the US EPA is recommending that companies and government agencies consider a broad menu of approaches to cutting their power usage, from seeking more efficient software to installing larger servers and virtualization technology. - +
Fuel Cells Equal Cleaner Backup Power for Data Centres 16 May, 2007 12:34:51
Fuel cells make the most sense in cities where diesel generators are not feasible, when run-time requirements would call for batteries that are too large or costly, or for environmental sustainability reasonsIn years to come, instead of a battery, a bottle of hydrogen may keep your systems running. - +
When Multiple Data Centres Make Sense 14 May, 2007 11:48:49
Satellite data centres are still common and are perhaps even a more viable approach for some companies than is the centralization tack. As with much in IT, there is no hard and fast rule that works for allDespite the consolidation trend, some companies are continuing to branch out with their data centres for reasons including redundancy of the centralized data centre for backup, a more comprehensive disaster recovery plan and better uptime at regional offices. - +
IBM Spends $US1 Billion on 'Green' Data Centres 11 May, 2007 13:20:18
The continuing rise in unstructured data, and of disk-based virtual tape libraries, both increase storage energy and cooling needs. Around half of computer hardware running costs are down to energy and that's expected to rise to around 70 percent by 2011 unless checked.IBM is investing a billion dollars a year in an initiative to double energy efficiency, first in its own data centres, then in those of its customers. - +
Clean, Green Machines 07 May, 2007 14:36:00
Going green doesn’t have to be just an exercise in tree hugging. It can have a positive effect on your company’s budget, tooLast year when Wendy Cebula was shopping for a new vehicle, energy efficiency and lower emissions topped her list of requirements, along with four-wheel drive (her family lives on a hill) - +
Seven Steps to a Green Data Centre 24 April, 2007 12:00:19
Green data centres don't just save energy, they also reduce the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades to deal with increased power and cooling demands.How green is your data centre? If you don't care now, you will soon. Most data centre managers haven't noticed the steady rise in electricity costs, since they don't usually see those bills. But they do see the symptoms of surging power demands. - +
The Liquid Data Centre 23 April, 2007 14:52:04
Energy costs are spiralling upward. Many data centre managers don't see that today, because their power use isn't metered separately and isn't part of the IT budget. As costs rise that's likely to change, forcing IT to retrofit data centres to the new reality.Liquid cooling is coming to your data centre. It's not a matter of whether you want it or not. A migration from air to direct liquid cooling is simply the only option that can address surging data centre energy costs and allow the power densities of servers to continue to increase into the next decade. It will be too expensive not to adopt it. And it's coming sooner than you might think. - +
Liquid Cooling Returns to the Data Centre 13 April, 2007 14:25:41
Enterprises across the country are struggling to meet demands in data centres that were designed for a different era of computing.Liquid cooling is making its way back to the data centre, mostly in the form of rack-level gear. Rapidly escalating power demands and rising utility rates are requiring users to take a more proactive approach to cooling. - +
Why Green IT Is Better IT 09 April, 2007 21:13:47
Global regulations that put limits on toxic chemicals and emissions now reach from the manufacturing floor into the data centreThe report on global warming issued in February by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concludes unequivocally that our planet is getting hotter. And, as we approach Earth Day April 22, the evidence that it's all our fault is stronger than ever - +
The Green Grid Gets Going 05 April, 2007 13:08:49
The Green Grid can help by pressuring vendors about re-engineering technology that wastes energy.Pleas to improve datacentre power-efficiency tend to be vague: Consolidate to fewer and more efficient systems; use virtualization to allocate resources based on need; and choose microprocessors, infrastructure components, and system architectures that are built with power conservation as a key objective. - +
Simple Steps to Greening Your Data Centre 05 April, 2007 10:34:25
IT companies need to tread carefully if they want to compete in the new carbon economy.As heavy power users, IT departments have a key part to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And apart from the environmental impact, they need to make sure they don't exhaust their capacity. A recent Gartner report notes that 50 percent of data centres will have insufficient power and cooling capacity by 2008.
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CIO Live Podcast #79: Brent D Taylor, author of The Outsider's Edge: The Making of Self-Made Billionaires Part II 05 October, 2007 06:00:00
For his new book, The Outsider's Edge: The Making of Self-Made Billionaires, social researcher Brent D Taylor spent four years of intensive research investigating the psychological make-up and backgrounds of some of the world's richest men and women, including IT luminaries Bill Gates, Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs. Taylor discovered that, despite working in different industries and coming from different upbringings, they all have one thing in common -- they are all outsiders. - +
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For his new book, The Outsider's Edge: The Making of Self-Made Billionaires, social researcher Brent D Taylor spent four years of intensive research investigating the psychological make-up and backgrounds of some of the world's richest men and women, including IT luminaries Bill Gates, Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs. Taylor discovered that, despite working in different industries and coming from different upbringings, they all have one thing in common -- they are all outsiders. - +
CIO Live Podcast #77: Panasonic Speeds Up Trans-Pacific File Transfers, Part III 21 September, 2007 07:00:00
Part three in our three-part special report from CIO's sister publication Network World in the US, as Paul Desmond reports from the Network World IT Roadmap Conference in Santa Clara, California. With development teams in the US and Japan, Panasonic needed a more efficient way to move very large files between the two locations. Iben Rodriguez, IT consultant for Panasonic Research and Development, explains how a storage-area network and virtual server technology helped speed up WAN performance. - +
CIO Live Podcast #76: Panasonic Speeds Up Trans-Pacific File Transfers, Part II 14 September, 2007 07:00:00
Part two in our three-part special report from CIO's sister publication Network World in the US, as Paul Desmond reports from the Network World IT Roadmap Conference in Santa Clara, California. With development teams in the US and Japan, Panasonic needed a more efficient way to move very large files between the two locations. Iben Rodriguez, IT consultant for Panasonic Research and Development, explains how a storage-area network and virtual server technology helped speed up WAN performance. - +
CIO Live Podcast #75: Panasonic Speeds Up Trans-Pacific File Transfers, Part I 07 September, 2007 07:00:05
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CBS website bitten by iFrame hack 02 December, 2008 07:30:00
Russian malware distributors have launched another iFrame attack on a sub-domain of the cbs.com site.TV network CBS has become the latest big name to have it website used to host malware, a security company has reported. - +
Excerpt: Counterterrorism Strategies for Corporations 27 November, 2008 12:36:00
Mike Ackerman calls terrorism "the skunk at the globalization lawn party." His new book lays out 10 principles for how businesses can prepare and respond.Mike Ackerman calls terrorism "the skunk at the globalization lawn party." His new book lays out 10 principles for how businesses can prepare and respond. - +
The 10 Ackerman Principles of Counterterrorism 27 November, 2008 12:43:00
Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business.Consultant and author Mike Ackerman's 10 counterterrorism principles for business. - +
Survey: Despite Risks, Employees Still Holiday Shop at Work 27 November, 2008 10:02:00
As Cyber Monday approaches, research suggests a majority of workers will use their work computer to shop this holiday season. But despite the continued growth in online shopping, employees and business still don't understand the riskAs Cyber Monday approaches, research suggests a majority of workers will use their work computer to shop this holiday season. But despite the continued growth in online shopping, employees and business still don't understand the risk. - +
Why Cybercrime is Thriving 27 November, 2008 11:52:00
A new Symantec report reveals just how large and sophisticated the online underground economy has grownA new Symantec report reveals just how large and sophisticated the online underground economy has grown.
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