Energy consumption stories - Page 8

Honeywell's Daniela Pandrea delves into the issues around data centre energy efficiency and asserts the solution is really quite simple.

12V has been the standard output for power supplies, but recently we're seeing 48V, with claims of much higher overall efficiency.

Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.

OCBC Bank has opened a custom-built regional data centre in Singapore that it plans to use for at least the next 30 years.

Policy Connect's report has revealed there are grim concerns that the demand for data and digital service will exceed energy efficiency gains.

Stulz will be developing its reseller channel in New Zealand during 2015 and providing the data centre optimisation service through these new partners.

As the economy rebounds, savvy New Zealand businesses turn to virtualisation, cloud storage, and data deduplication for cost savings and productivity boosts.

NZ's small businesses see green tech as a boost to their bottom line, cutting energy costs by 20% and opening new markets.

As more 'eco-friendly' IT products hit the market, decoding their green credentials proves tricky. Third-party eco-labels offer clarity.

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

Most CIOs are unaware of the energy efficiency of their data centers, according to recent studies. IBM has developed steps to help reduce consumption by 15-40%.

Emerson Network Power unveils CUPS, a new metric to measure data centre power efficiency, revealing gains in output and suggesting strategic server upgrades.

As firms push for greener IT solutions, virtualisation is set to cut energy use in data centres, but careful management is crucial to maintain service levels.