Five Steps to a Green Data Center
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8 green computing best practices for a more sustainable data center
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: eGuide
Making a data center more environmentally friendly starts with studying your facility's use of power and other resources and identifying potential changes that can make a difference in the usage levels. That can include various steps, such as replacing inefficient technology assets with newer ones or partnering with green IT vendors to help you create a more sustainable data center.
The overall amount of energy used in data centers is massive: the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated that data centers used up to 1.3% of the electricity consumed worldwide in 2021.
Here are eight green computing practices you can implement to make your data center more energy-efficient and sustainable, with both environmental and business benefits.
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The 5 things you need to know about a Green Data Center
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Type: Replay
Many of our Fortune 500 clients are starting to be asked about sustainability in their data centers. Do you want to be prepared for the questions that are coming? In this webinar we will discuss the following green data center topics: • What does a green data center really mean? • What trends are driving the green data center movement? • What are the benefits of going green, beyond getting the auditors off your back? • What technologies are essential to being green? • Is green a hardware issue or software issue………or both?
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The 5 things you need to know about a Green Data Center
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Type: Replay
Many of our Fortune 500 clients are starting to be asked about sustainability in their data centers. Do you want to prepared for the questions that are coming? In this webinar we will discuss the following green data center topics: - What does a green data center really mean? - What trends are driving the green data center movement? - What are the benefits of going green, beyond getting the auditors off your back? - What technologies are essential to be green? - Is green a hardware issue or software issue………or both?
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Data center facilities management: Are you close to total failure?
By: Schneider Electric
Type: eGuide
Here's the thing about data centers: overheated servers and cooling failures are worse than power failures. This e-guide will help you re-evaluate your data center's physical metrics and update your facilities management strategy.
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Get started quantifying hidden Scope 3 GHG emissions
By: Schneider Electric
Type: White Paper
In this white paper, explore how your data center can get started quantifying Scope 3 emissions by identifying the largest emission sources, and try out the essential Scope 3 calculator that estimates your data center’s entire lifecycle footprint.
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Enhance sustainability and reduce costs with green cloud computing
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Type: Talk
With concerns about the environment constantly on the forefront, businesses should seek to do their part and reduce waste while maintaining efficiency and optimizing costs. The green cloud covers the many environmental benefits provided by cloud use such as reduced data center carbon footprint. Green cloud computing can even reduce costs when properly applied, making it a no-brainer for cloud-invested companies to explore. Tune into this panel discussion to hear experts in the field discuss some practical, real-life tips to making your cloud infrastructure more environmentally friendly: • How to select a green cloud service provider. • The action steps to help “green” your data center such as optimizing infrastructure and tracking usage. • The newer technologies like machine learning that can replace the older more wasteful ones. • How the green cloud can ultimately speed up digital transformation efforts.
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Enhance sustainability and reduce costs with green cloud computing
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Essential Guide: Using green computing for improving energy efficiency
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: Essential Guide
A guide to choosing green computing for your IT department. Learn how and why you should consider improving energy efficiency techniques within your business.
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Case study: Using pre-fab datacentres to meet Norway's growing demand for colocation space
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: eGuide
Datacentre operator Green Mountain embraces Schneider Electric's pre-fabricated datacentre designs to ensure it is positioned to respond to the growing demand from the hyperscale and HPC communities for colocation capacity in Norway
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Data's key role in powering the green hydrogen economy
By: Aveva
Type: White Paper
Green hydrogen could be a key solution for decarbonization, but optimizing its production and use requires a robust data infrastructure. This white paper explores how utilities can leverage data to support the green hydrogen economy and overcome challenges like network balancing. Read the full white paper to learn more.
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Guide to Environmental Sustainability Metrics for Data Centers
By: Schneider Electric
Type: White Paper
In this deep-diving white paper — designed for companies in the data center industry or wishing to report on their data center operations — discover why there 5 often-misunderstood categories for environmental sustainability reporting metrics that need to be at the core of your sustainability strategy.
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By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: Ezine
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11 key considerations prior to a data center upgrade
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: eGuide
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CIO Trends #2
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Vers un modèle de consommation IT plus green et moins cher
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Le Green IT a pour objectif de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre générées par les systèmes d’information tout en permettant aux DSI de réaliser des économies. Une réflexion est nécessaire sur la façon de faire évoluer la consommation des solutions technologiques et s’orienter vers un mode de consommation raisonné, plus green et moins cher dans la durée. Pure Storage s’associe à deux experts reconnus du marché : l’Alliance Green IT et APL Data Center et partagent des exemples de démarches éco-responsables.
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How KPIs can benefit the management of your data center
By: Colt Data Centre Services
Type: eGuide
This expert eGuide breaks down some of the benefits that using a KPI to measure your data center workload balance, what business relevant aspects to measure, as well as generating periodic reports that show KPI data overtime. Also, review examples of how KPIs can measure your data centers IT infrastructure, transactions and efficiency.
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The green economy: regulatory requirement or investment opportunity?
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Type: Talk
Despite the urgency of addressing climate change, there is a significant gap in the investment needed to develop the green economy. Channelling more capital towards the low carbon transition, meeting new regulatory requirements of green taxonomies, and capturing green thematic investment opportunities requires better and more granular data on the green economy. This upcoming webinar discusses key trends and insights in the global green economy based on the FTSE Russell Green Revenues data – a unique source providing granular, bottom-up information on corporate revenues from green products and services. As the green economy gathers pace and taxonomy regulations come into force, investors increasingly view the green economy as a broad thematic investment opportunity rather than a purely specialist niche. In this webinar, our team of experts will discuss: The size of the investment opportunity provided by the green economy and its future growth Industries that are going green The global story – which geographies have the greatest exposure? Thinking across the whole value chain Performance of the green economy Speakers: Lee Clements, Head of Sustainable Investment Solutions Research, FTSE Russell Lily Dai, Senior Research Lead, Green Economy, FTSE Russell Moderated by Ben Payton, Special Projects Editor, Responsible Investor
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A Computer Weekly buyer's guide to datacentre cooling
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: eGuide
Effective cooling methods are essential for the running of the datacentre. In this 16-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how to power them efficiently, the potential of a shift to liquid cooling systems and the most cost-effective methods of datacentre cooling.
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Operationalize sustainability in the data center with automation you can trust
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There is a set of worldwide problems at once so daunting and yet so pressing that solutions simply can’t wait. We must accelerate the process of discovery to address this class of systemic challenges in such areas as policy, economic trends, societal decisions, and the natural sciences. Today, the convergence of emerging technologies including Quantum, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation and Security, along with an increased focus on sustainability is enabling us to consider a wider range of questions once thought out of reach. Businesses need to tap the power of automation and cloud computing, optimizing the data center to introduce green computing practice that lower carbon footprint. IBM has a passion for improving society, a never-ending desire to change the world for the better. Join us at IBM Innovation Connect and explore why technology is the answer. In this session, you will discover: - Why Green IT and Responsible Computing are key components of a sound Net Zero strategy - Why automation and trust are necessary components of responsible consumption - How your business can embrace fiscally responsible Green IT and Responsible Computing without compromising the needs of the business
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Computer Weekly – 28 February 2023: The race to net zero
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: Ezine
In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the role of green tech in helping businesses contribute to the government's 2050 net-zero targets. We also talk to Spotify about the importance of open source for the music streaming service and how hybrid working is evolving as the post-pandemic workplace continues to change. Read the issue now.
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Time to Print
By: MicroScope
Type: eGuide
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A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to green tech for business
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: eGuide
Business has a vital role to play in the wider push for sustainability. In this 14-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at what the private sector can do, how firms can remain competitive while sticking to green targets and digital tech's role in decision-making.
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EP 126: Why Investors Are Pouring Money into Green Bonds
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Type: Video
After years of expectations, investors are finally pouring money into Green Bonds. Why is this happening now? On today’s program I talk to an expert in green fixed income asset management. Samantha Palm is Portfolio Managerof the Parnassus Fixed Income Fund. Parnassus Investments has been a pioneer in green fixed income investing since 1992. We talk about how investors and asset managers can choose the best corporate green bonds while avoiding greenwashing and the lack of transparency by issuers.
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EP 126: Why Investors Are Pouring Money into Green Bonds
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Type: Replay
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MicroScope – May-June 2024: The challenge of our time
By: MicroScope
Type: Ezine
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MicroScope – March 2023: Steering the storage market
By: MicroScope
Type: Ezine
In this issue, read all about how the storage world is continuing to evolve as it looks to the cloud, security and ESG compliance requirements. Also discover six steps to making your business more sustainable and read about how IBM's channel boss is set to make a difference.
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Lights-Out Data Centers: Optimizing The Energy Sector and Helping The Planet
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Type: Replay
Hear the dialog between a few of the Federal Government's top data center thought leaders. Listen to lessons learned from their own experience and other enterprise organizations. As they talk about the shifting trends in data center optimization, they assure us that working in the dark isn’t all that scary. And, turning up the heat or “global warming” of your data center can help add more green to the planet. They will share how some old tools are teaching these old dogs new tricks to modernize and avoid costs without putting the data center at risk. You will learn how: • Next generation DCIM tools are the trick to Data Center Modernization • AI and Machine Learning declutter the data to help make greener decisions • Augmented Reality is shedding new light in dark and unfamiliar places You will hear how these thought leaders are: • Improving safety and efficiency in Lights-out data centers • Leveraging DCIM software to manage and push IT Modernization • Avoiding costs by improving the sustainability of data centers through optimization Speakers: · Dave Martinez, Engineering Program/Project Lead, Infrastructure Computing Services · Steve Naumann, Sr Advisor - Data Center Practitioner, Federal Sector · Pete Tseronis, Founder & CEO, Dots and Bridges · Anthony Vicinelly, Chief Technology Officer, Federal, Nlyte Software
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CW Middle East Oct to Dec 2016
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: Ezine
In this quarter's CW Middle East ezine, we feature the IT journeys of three companies in the region with detailed analysis of recent IT projects that were designed to support business transformation in a changing world.
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From Excessive Data Center Energy to Modular, Generative & Sustainable Designs
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Type: Talk
The exponential growth of data and cloud services is driving demand for new data centers and upgrades to existing centers. But this growth cannot be sustained without considering the need to develop efficient Data Centers: they have to consume less energy and water and increasingly need to rely on green energies. This presentation will investigate system engineering approaches which break the siloes between the different domains (building / cooling system / racks…). We highlight system level models that leverage simulation to find the best design compromise and reach sustainability targets. Bringing smart automation to this approach is key to efficiently optimize and test several rack layouts and configurations while monitoring KPIs. To further improve on sustainability and energy efficiency, 3D simulation solutions can complement 1D methods, delivering the needed detail and granularity in results to drive impactful changes.
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From Excessive Data Center Energy to Modular, Generative & Sustainable Designs
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Type: Replay
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MicroScope – September 2022: The green agenda
By: MicroScope
Type: Ezine
Sustainability is now seen as a necessity for business to have on their agenda, so read about how the channel is turning green to capture customer attention. Also discover how the pandemic has changed sales forever and boosted the importance of relationships, as well as learn about how to handle currency fluctuations, rises and inflation.
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Investing in the Green Economy: Sizing the opportunity
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Type: Video
What do we know about the green economy? FTSE Russell's research shows that the green economy has grown faster than the overall equity market and is equivalent to US$4 trillion in market cap.
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Can Sustainability & Green Tech Help You Achieve Network Resilience? Of Course!
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Type: Talk
Achieving network resilience is not just a matter of having the latest ransomware software or firewall technology. Building sustainability, environmental management and green technology into a network infrastructure can help ensure its survival and resilience. This session will examine strategies and technologies that not only bolster your network’s green attributes but also enhance its resilience. You’ll also be better prepared for network audits that examine the use of green technology.
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Can Sustainability & Green Tech Help You Achieve Network Resilience? Of Course!
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Achieving network resilience is not just a matter of having the latest ransomware software or firewall technology. Building sustainability, environmental management and green technology into a network infrastructure can help ensure its survival and resilience. This session will examine strategies and technologies that not only bolster your network’s green attributes but also enhance its resilience. You’ll also be better prepared for network audits that examine the use of green technology.
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Green Mortgages
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Type: Talk
With the rising cost of living, homeowners are looking for ways to save money – including energy bills. Home insulation, double glazing, low wattage bulbs can all help with fuel costs, but retrofitting can also improve the property’s EPC rating, which in turn, could get them a great deal on a Green mortgage. They’re not the only ones who could benefit! Those looking too purchase new builds or first-time buyers are also interested in whether a Green mortgage is right for them. We'll be joined by; Halifax for Intermediaries Kensington Landbay Tandem Join this panel discussion to hear what lenders are doing to help your clients with Green mortgages and their thoughts on where the Green market is heading.
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Keynote & Leading Cosell Marketing Strategy with Right Fundamentals
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Type: Talk
Register for this session to see the #CosellVelocity Keynote and our first general session "Leading Cosell Marketing Strategy with Right Fundamentals" led by Chaitra Vedullapalli. Keynote: Cosell Marketing Trends Cosell marketing has seen unprecedented growth so far in 2022 and there’s nothing slowing it down. From IoT, green data centers, and geographic emphasis learn what’s next. General Session: Leading Cosell Marketing Strategy with the Right Fundamentals Knowing the fundamentals of cosell marketing will help you not only find the right partner, but navigate the relationship once it has been established.
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Breach Prevention Series Part 1: Breach Prevention
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Type: Video
Join Joe Green Vice President, Systems Engineering APAC and KP Unnikrishnan, Director, Marketing APAC and Japan, Palo Alto Networks for this Breach Prevention Webinar where you'll learn how to boost operational efficiency and enable any application while shutting down cyber-attacks. You’ll also find out why our next-generation security platform, combined with sophisticated analysis and enhanced automation, is the best defense against attacks compromising your networks, endpoints and cloud-enabled data centers Join the prevention movement, and let’s eliminate breaches altogether.
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Breach Prevention Series Part 1: Breach Prevention
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Type: Video
Join Joe Green Vice President, Systems Engineering APAC and KP Unnikrishnan, Director, Marketing APAC and Japan, Palo Alto Networks for this Breach Prevention Webinar where you'll learn how to boost operational efficiency and enable any application while shutting down cyber-attacks. You’ll also find out why our next-generation security platform, combined with sophisticated analysis and enhanced automation, is the best defense against attacks compromising your networks, endpoints and cloud-enabled data centers Join the prevention movement, and let’s eliminate breaches altogether.
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State of the Market: Nordics
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Type: Video
Capture market forecasts and deep dive with regional leaders and experts to discover how the Nordics are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions Tor Kristian Gyland CEO Green Mountain Lars Schedin CEO EcoDataCenter Seppo Ihalainen CEO Ficolo Dag Aanensen CEO Nordic Consulting Isabelle Kemlin Business Unit Director Nordics, Datacenter Solutions CBRE Halvor Bjerke COO DigiPlex Tor Björn Minde Director RISE ICE Data Center Research Institute
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Sustainable Bonds: Opportunities, Risks & Strategies
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Discover the power of Green Bonds with Nikko AM’s Green Bond portfolio managers, Steve Williams and Holger Mertens, in a discussion moderated by financial journalist Elizabeth Pfeuti. Along with exploring the opportunities presented by the growing Sustainable Bond universe, in this webinar we consider how two key megatrends – climate change and biodiversity – are impacting fixed-income markets today. Watch now to learn about: • The evolution of the Green Bond universe • Risks and opportunities of the climate change megatrend • Why biodiversity is next for Green Bond expansion • Considerations for when investing in Sustainable Bonds • Opportunities for fixed-income investors looking for a positive impact
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Driving investment to enable the green economy
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Type: Talk
Green investment needs to scale rapidly to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C, with recent studies estimating that between US$109-275 trillion is required by 2050. The result is a green economy that is substantial and growing, representing 7.1% of global listed company market capitalisation and presenting a $7 trillion investment opportunity according to FTSE Russell research. Growing the green economy is important for participants across the financial ecosystem and is driven by public and private investments. LSEG is helping drive the growth of the green economy through the provision of data and market infrastructure, enabling investors to identify and act on investment opportunities. Join this upcoming webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss: • What will the world look like in 2050 and what needs to be done to reach the set targets • The current green economy landscape – where are the key opportunities, in which sectors and how will any challenges need to be overcome? • How are companies and investors are using green revenues data to reach their specific goals? • How to implement effective, decision useful ESG disclosures that reflect investor needs and regulatory requirements Speakers: Jane Goodland, Group Head of Sustainability, LSEG (Moderator) Lily Dai, Senior research Lead, Green Economy ESG, FTSE Russell Amy Smith, Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance, London Stock Exchange
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Driving investment to enable the green economy
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Type: Talk
Green investment needs to scale rapidly to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C, with recent studies estimating that between US$109-275 trillion is required by 2050. The result is a green economy that is substantial and growing, representing 7.1% of global listed company market capitalisation and presenting a $7 trillion investment opportunity according to FTSE Russell research. Growing the green economy is important for participants across the financial ecosystem and is driven by public and private investments. LSEG is helping drive the growth of the green economy through the provision of data and market infrastructure, enabling investors to identify and act on investment opportunities. Join this upcoming webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss: • What will the world look like in 2050 and what needs to be done to reach the set targets • The current green economy landscape – where are the key opportunities, in which sectors and how will any challenges need to be overcome? • How are companies and investors are using green revenues data to reach their specific goals? • How to implement effective, decision useful ESG disclosures that reflect investor needs and regulatory requirements Speakers: Jane Goodland, Group Head of Sustainability, LSEG (Moderator) Lily Dai, Senior research Lead, Green Economy ESG, FTSE Russell Amy Smith, Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance, London Stock Exchange
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CW Nordics November 2016
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: Ezine
This quarter, we look at the impact of Nokia layoffs on Finland, and in particular the city of Espoo which is home to both Nokia and Microsoft's Finnish headquarters. We also look at how Denmark's Bang & Olufsen is taking control of sales data with cloud-based software.
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7 Habits of Successful Supply Chain Transformations
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Type: Video
Like “green” initiatives for reducing carbon emissions, software supply chain security has significant benefits to an organization, but is routinely avoided in pursuit of revenue-driving projects. But “green” managed to gain traction, and so can your program to secure your third-party suppliers. Join this webinar to learn how to apply principles taken from “green” initiatives to your software supply chain security program. You will learn how to: -Choose the right suppliers -Use suppliers as force multipliers. -Drive compliance via “WIIFM”
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DTC Use Case: A Digital Twin-Based Remote Operations Center for Wind Farms
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Type: Talk
The Digital Twin Consortium Technology Showcase features a new sustainability use case: a remote operations center (ROC) for wind farms based on digital twins. The ROC increases wind energy production, reduces downtime, and enhances turbine maintenance efficiency and safety. A digital twin provides a virtual representation of the physical wind farm, synchronized at a high frequency and fidelity. Using IoT devices, sensors, and communication protocols, the ROC collects data from wind turbines and equipment. This allows operators to monitor and predict changes without disrupting operations. By providing a platform for remote decision-making, the twins enable performance optimization and operational efficiency. Join XMPRO’s Gavin Green, as he takes a look inside the remote operations center, breaks down how it works, and illustrates its value.
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Using IT initiatives to save money and reinforce green credentials
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: Analyst Report
Analyst Group Quocirca explains how organisations can use web data caching software to save money and improve their green credentials.
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Will data centers become obsolete?
By: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.com
Type: eGuide
Many organizations want to simplify or scale down their data centers -- but they won't disappear. Admins can examine as-a-service options and cloud to offload some applications.
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The Cloud is the New Center of Data
By: Apcela
Type: Resource
Some enterprises have closed down their data centers, but it doesn’t seem likely that another 7 out of 10 enterprise data centers will go offline in just five years. In this brief, learn why a new paradigm is needed to extend the WAN beyond the data center to the multi- and hybrid cloud environment in which the modern enterprise operates.