The Modern Virtualized Data CenterData center resources have traditionally been underutilized while drawing enormous amounts of power and taking up valuable floorspace. Storage virtualization has been a positive evolutionary step in the data center, driving consolidation of these resources to maximize utilization and power savings, as well as to simplify management and maintenance. With all of the benefits of virtualization comes a wholesale change in the way that you must plan for implementation, management, backup and recovery.
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The Case for Federal Green ITWhen the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in early 2007 correlating the cause of global warming to man-made emissions of greenhouse gases, some of the biggest corporations in the world increased their focus to adopt highly visible "green" strategies, embracing environmentalism in their core business operations as not only an ethical priority but also a smart business-move.
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Server Memory Solutions for the Impending Data Center Power CrisisUntil very recently, data center managers were only concerned about performance and acquisition costs when they were considering buying new servers or expanding their facilities. But soaring energy costs and system power consumption have forced data center managers to analyze all aspects of their electrical and thermal expenditures - including server memory modules - as these managers seek to save money, become more efficient, and act to conserve resources for future generations. |
Tandberg: Visual Communication is GreenOrganizations around the world are becoming more environmentally conscious. This has come about for a number of reasons, including government regulation and incentives, initiatives to improve quality of life for employees, and customer demand. Whatever the motivation, the reduction of pollutants introduced into the ecosystem would be welcomed by all. This is especially true when reducing pollutants also reduces costs. By its very nature, videoconferencing is a “green” technology with a wide range of benefits for corporations, individual employees, and the community at large. |