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How IT departments can prove their value in the wake of increased regulation
Find out how the Carbon Reduction Commitment can enable an IT department to turn government legislation into cost savings. Expert Advice
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Will you lose profit through the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?
Discover these practical steps on how to make the most of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, according to a data centre management consultancy. Expert Advice
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Understanding the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
Introduced in April this year, the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme has caused confusion amongst IT professionals. For those that remain confused, get the latest CRC news, tips, and expert responses in this U.K. guide. Learning Guide
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How to outsource your data centre and reduce emissions
If you outsource your data centre and you're confused about how that impacts the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, here are the requirements you need to know. Expert Advice
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Why the Carbon Reduction Commitment is bad for data centres
The Carbon Reduction Commitment will not significantly reduce our carbon emissions, and it will also threaten to stifle growth and innovation in a sector vital for our economic and environmental health, according to this managed hosting provider. Expert Advice
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Green computing tips and best practices
Get the latest green computing news, tips, and expert advice in this U.K. guide to green computing. Learning Guide
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VDI: How to deliver environmentally sustainable IT
Combining VDI and UC can drive down power consumption, introduce remote working and therefore reduce carbon footprint, according to this expert. Advice
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Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundup
A free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. News | 10 Apr 2012
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Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case study
The council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Case study | 05 Jan 2012
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UK IT managers ignore energy efficiency initiative
UK data centre managers are ignoring the EU's Code of Conduct on Data Centres' Energy Efficiency; plus more daily news. Article | 08 Nov 2010
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Welsh council goes green with data centre redesign
A council in Wales has a newly tailored green data centre to reduce its energy costs and carbon footprint; plus more daily news. Article | 05 Nov 2010
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Businesses shrug shoulders at today's CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme deadline
Businesses need to pick up the pace on environmental monitoring or face severe penalties as a result of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, reports IFS; plus more daily news. Article | 30 Sep 2010
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Viglen achieves certification for green computing
Viglen has achieved Environmental Management Systems ISO-140001 certification for its efforts in improving environmental performance; plus more daily news. Article | 23 Sep 2010
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Red Hat and Cisco integrate Enterprise Virtualisation and VN-Link
Looking to simplify data centre deployments, Red Hat and Cisco will integrate virtual technologies; plus more daily news. Article | 28 Jun 2010
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Energy Star for data centres is first definitive green data centre rating
The EPA has rolled out its Energy Star label for data centres, the first energy-efficiency rating for the industry. Article | 25 Jun 2010
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Data centre cooling management on a budget
Vinyl sheeting and a trip to the local blacksmith are two of the ways data centre managers are thinking outside the box when it comes to hot and cold air aisle containment methods. Article | 29 Jan 2010
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Power-saving innovations could spread from desktop to data centres
In many companies, users leave their PCs on overnight, consuming data centre electricity unnecessarily. But new products aim to flick the switch on this problem. Article | 31 Jul 2009
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Evaporative cooling cuts costs in the data centre
Evaporative cooling can be an effective means to cool a data centre. But amid severe drought predictions in the UK, is it a viable option? Tip
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Ten steps to achieve better data centre energy efficiency
Improving data centre energy efficiency doesn’t involve overhauling the facility and the equipment hosted within. Taking small steps in energy management can lower costs. Tip
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Becoming a Carbon Reduction Commitment 'good performer'
Complying with Carbon Reduction Commitment regulation helps avoid hefty fines and brings reputational benefits. Learn how to become a CRC 'good performer' and reap the benefits. Tip
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How to build and manage an energy-efficient data centre: A mini guide
An energy-efficient data centre helps save considerable costs over time. This mini guide has info on how to build, manage and measure ROI of an energy-efficient data centre. Learning guide
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How to optimise CRAC units for best energy efficiency
CRAC systems are a key part of a data centre facility. For an effective data centre energy efficiency action plan, match the facility to the needs of the IT estates and optimise CRAC units. Expert Advice
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Reducing carbon emissions leads to carbon-neutral services
Data centre providers are implementing green technology in their data centre designs in order to reduce carbon emissions and offer carbon-neutral services. Expert Advice
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How to reduce your data centre CO2 emissions
How to reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint and lower your CO2 emissions over the long term, not just for short-term gains, according to a data centre expert. Expert Advice
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How to make the case for a greener data centre
Reasons for establishing a greener data centre continue to grow, so this colocation data centre provider reveals how to present your case and justify the investment. Tip
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Data centre emissions: Turning up the heat
A UK service provider explains why turning up the heat in parts of the data centre could save energy and reduce data centre emissions. Tip
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Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): The benefits when combined with unified communications
By combining virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) with unified communications (UC), organisations can lower costs, meet green IT objectives and allow flexible working. An expert discusses the benefits of VDI and UC and how to deploy the technologies ... Tip
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is the United Kingdom's mandate to reduce greenhouse gases by reducing energy use at private and public organisations. It establishes financial incentives for reducing energy use and sets a cap on allowed energy use. Definition
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Evaporative cooling cuts costs in the data centre
Evaporative cooling can be an effective means to cool a data centre. But amid severe drought predictions in the UK, is it a viable option? Tip
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Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundup
A free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. News
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Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case study
The council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Case study
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Ten steps to achieve better data centre energy efficiency
Improving data centre energy efficiency doesn’t involve overhauling the facility and the equipment hosted within. Taking small steps in energy management can lower costs. Tip
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Becoming a Carbon Reduction Commitment 'good performer'
Complying with Carbon Reduction Commitment regulation helps avoid hefty fines and brings reputational benefits. Learn how to become a CRC 'good performer' and reap the benefits. Tip
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How to build and manage an energy-efficient data centre: A mini guide
An energy-efficient data centre helps save considerable costs over time. This mini guide has info on how to build, manage and measure ROI of an energy-efficient data centre. Learning guide
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How to optimise CRAC units for best energy efficiency
CRAC systems are a key part of a data centre facility. For an effective data centre energy efficiency action plan, match the facility to the needs of the IT estates and optimise CRAC units. Expert Advice
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Reducing carbon emissions leads to carbon-neutral services
Data centre providers are implementing green technology in their data centre designs in order to reduce carbon emissions and offer carbon-neutral services. Expert Advice
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is the United Kingdom's mandate to reduce greenhouse gases by reducing energy use at private and public organisations. It establishes financial incentives for reducing energy use and sets a cap on allowed energy use. Definition
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How to reduce your data centre CO2 emissions
How to reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint and lower your CO2 emissions over the long term, not just for short-term gains, according to a data centre expert. Expert Advice
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About Business case for green technology
Increasing data centre energy efficiency can reduce IT costs. But in order to take the first steps towards a truly green data centre, you must convince your organisation's management to sign off on the plan. This section outlines how to bring C-level executives on board by building a solid business case for an environmentally friendly data centre.