Green Computing or Green IT refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. It is the study, and practice of designing, manufacturing, using and disposing of computers, servers, and associated subsystems such as monitors, servers, CPU storage devices, networking and communication systems – efficiently and effectively, with minimal or no impact on the environment. Green IT also strives to achieve economic viability and improved system performance and use, while abiding by our social and ethical responsibilities.
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Common Data Center Mistakes
There is a wealth of literature on data center design, construction and operation, and yet few data centers are built, redesigned, or operated without significant, costly errors which impact every aspect of an organization. Many of the mistakes that inevitably get made can be avoided, not by reinventing the wheel, rather by including more people in data center design, ensuring the right people are in place for smooth operation and quality control, and consistently training and testing the skills of those entrusted with running the heart of your company’s digital infrastructure.
The Role of a Secure Chain of Custody in ITAD: Ensuring Protection for IT Assets
Data security is one of the more challenging issues facing the IT world. Rampant information theft has most big data companies on guard. Vendors assisting with ITAD have a responsibility to prevent a security breach when equipment...
The Growing Nightmare of Zombie Servers (And How to Slay Them)
Data centers are abundant in the United States and around the world, with an elaborate network of servers hosting everyday functions like email, Facebook, and Google searches. Companies also use them to keep track of spreadsheets,...