“There’s no shortage of energy, there’s too much energy waste”
Data centers can and should become much more efficient. Schneider Electric has an important role to play in this. However, that's easier said than done, we learned recently on a visit to the company's Electric Cooling Hub in Conselve, Italy. That it is indeed possible to make strides is proven by S... Read more
HP launches refurbishment program for business PCs
The offering is part of a new suite called Renew Solutions, designed to further extend the life of devices.
The notion that we should be expanding the life of the devices we use every day is gaining traction. It's apparent in various ways, whether it's Vodafone's adverts urging people not to imm... Read more
“Storage is the only industry where 10x better doesn’t convince”
Can Pure Storage's increasingly complete portfolio, coupled with ever lower prices per gigabyte and the company's evergreen approach, take the madness out of the storage market?
Pure is trying to do something special in the storage market. It is trying to sell something seen as a commodity as so... Read more
Schneider Electric acquires CO2 consultant EcoAct
Schneider Electric is expanding its sustainability portfolio with the acquisition of EcoAct.
With the acquisition, about which no financial details were disclosed, Schneider Electric is acquiring a part of the Atos Group. In particular, EcoAct's knowledge and consulting services are reason for S... Read more
The possibilities for refurbished appliances in your business
Used appliances can also have a place in your business. It often saves you some IT budget, and it's better for the environment, too. How far can you take the refurbished story into your business?
Used consumer technology is a growing market in Europe. Panasonic Toughbook sees that financial cons... Read more
‘Nearly all IT teams buy tech their infrastructure cannot support’
A new study shows that IT teams are under severe pressure to modernise faster than they should.
A new report, “IT Leader Insights: The State of IT Modernization Priorities and Challenges Amid Economic Headwinds,” reveals the challenges facing IT purchasers and decision makers as they seek to... Read more
Dell launches new lines for the professional on-the-go
Dell today adds a new series of devices to its commercial portfolio, developed to meet flexible work demands. Being able to work from anywhere has become an increasingly important requirement in the professional world. Dell hopes to cater to this need.
According to the company’s statistics, 61... Read more
Epson will stop producing laser printers by 2026, cites sustainability
Printer manufacturer Epson is abandoning laser printing technology in favour of inkjet systems and self-proclaimed sustainability credentials.
Laser printers used to be an expensive investment. Years ago, their high costs made them unaffordable for most households and small businesses, but ultim... Read more
‘HCI reduces datacenter energy consumption by up to 40 percent’
Atlantic Ventures researchers suggest that the move to hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can reduce datacenter energy consumption by up to 40 percent.
Atlantic Ventures conducted an analysis on behalf of HCI provider Nutanix. Datacenters consume massive amounts of energy. Sustainability goals... Read more
‘To survive economic uncertainty, CIOs should invest in personnel’
Gartner shared three pieces of advice for IT decision-makers and CIOs struggling with economic uncertainty during the opening keynote of its annual IT Symposium. According to the organization, companies can survive the coming months and years by investing in the right technology.
The annual Gar... Read more