Posted by jmcgill on December 15, 2009 under HP | 
Green IT is all in the hardware, right? Not anymore, it isn’t.
Hewlett-Packard just began its Power to Change campaign, an initiative designed to promote sustainable energy practices among computer users across the entire country. As part of the effort, HP has released on the campaign’s website a gadget that can reportedly reduce the energy used by your computer by up to .646 kilowatt hours every day. Taking a step back and viewing energy savings over the long term, one could see a major reduction in the carbon footprint of any frequently used PC. Other companies have launched similar gadgets and widgets, encouraging consumers and professionals alike to power down their PCs when not in use.
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Posted by jmcgill on December 10, 2009 under HP |
The word “green” has become a buzz word today, giving rise to many energy saving methods and products. Professionals in today’s world are seeking for ways to cut costs and help the environment. Using computers rather than paper isn’t always cost efficient and isn’t always the best for the environment. Computers, laptops, and the seemingly endless yards of wire space they consume are not cost effective and use a lot of power. Although IT waste may not seem to be as dangerous as dumping trash in a river or leaving piles of trash to rot out in the open, studies show that e-water is one of the fastest growing of all waste systems. In fact, the EPA estimates it to be about 2 percent of the municipal solid waste stream in the country. Chemicals such as mercury and lead are utilized during the electronic usage, and these can potentially cause cancer or other types of diseases. Through positive practices such as extreme consolidation, you can rely on modern, up-to-date storage systems that keep your data together more efficiently. The method to resolve these issues is called Green IT. Green IT seeks to solve these problems using current technology to help the environment and your business.
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