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Raritan Allies with Capgemini
Raritan products will now support Capgeminis network, operations, and
infrastructure services evolution initiative, a self-funding approach for
optimizing data center operations while driving down total cost of ownership.
The alliance will focus on marketing and implementing solutions that help data
center customers reduce total cost of ownership by optimizing existing IT
infrastructure and reducing energy and other operating costs. Raritan and
Capgemini will collaborate to provide best-of-breed technology solutions from
each company to support Capgeminis technology services network, operations and
infrastructure services evolution (NOISe(SM)) service offering, which provides a
practical, self-funded approach to significant and sustainable cost reduction
through optimization of clients current IT environments.
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Google and Microsoft Breeze for Wind Energy?
Google and Microsoft are reportedly investigating possible investment in
European offshore wind farms, as they seek to secure green energy supplies for
their giant data centers.
Although there are no confirmed reports yet, with both companies committed to
curbing the carbon footprint of their energy hungry data centers and many
offshore wind farms struggling to raise capital from conventional sources, the
rumors have a ring of plausibility. There is also a precedent in the form of
BTs plans to invest 250 mn in building its own onshore wind farms capable of
providing a quarter of its electricity by 2016.
IBM Extends Green IT Offerings
IBM drew upon its IT expertise and work with its own massive supplier
network to create a new consulting service aimed at helping companies improve
efficiency and environmental impact of their supply chains. The sustainable
supplier information management consulting service will help companies collect
supply chain data such as energy use, labor practices, and greenhouse gas
emissions at a time of increasing attention on greener supply chain.
Toshiba Unveils Methanol Fuel Cell Recharger
Toshiba is launching a portable fuel cell aimed at consumers seeking a
quick, greenalbeit priceyway to recharge mobile devices while on the go. The
Japanese electronics giant unveiled the Dynario, a direct methanol fuel cell
packaged in a cartridge that is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand.
Dynario contains an internal tank that can hold up to 14 ml of methanol, which
generates electricity via a chemical reaction with oxygen. A USB cable transmits
the electricity to mobile devices, which are powered up almost instantly. A
single refill of methanol takes about 20 seconds and can generate enough power
to charge two mobile phones. The Dynarios hybrid structure uses a Lithium-ion
battery, which stores electricity generated by the fuel cell. Dynarios are
priced at $326 (198) each.
Green on Low Key
IT managers are not paying sufficient attention to the process of measuring,
monitoring, and modeling energy use in data centers, according to a recent
interactive poll conducted by Gartner. The Gartner webinar, conducted in April
2009 among more than 130 attendees from the infrastructure and operations (I&O)
management, found that although green IT issues remain at the top of the agenda,
respondents consider vendor and green procurement to be a low priority activity
for the next eighteen months. In contrast, only 7% consider green procurement
and pushing vendors to create more energy efficient and greener solutions to be
their top priority.
Logica Leader in Carbon Reduction
The Carbon Disclosure Projects (CDP) Global 500 report, has ranked Logica
at the top of the FTSE 350 for IT services. The leading IT and business services
company scored 77% on the measurement of its greenhouse gas emissions and its
climate change strategy. In India alone, the company has already achieved a
remarkable 11.3% reduction in its carbon footprint. It plans to set more
ambitious targets for itself in the coming year.
Panasonics New Green Initiative
In a effort to create awareness about environmental challenges, Panasonic
recently launched its green initiative called Eco Caravan. The key highlights of
the initiative include interactive plasma screens for eco quizzes and other
educational content, eco calculator to know the energy consumption of various
gadgets and a new line of eco-friendly products equipped with inverter
technology.
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