sustainability Archives

Oct 26 / By Tarunjeet Sarao

New research reveals a sustainability action gap at edge computing sites

Organizations of all shapes and sizes are facing a sustainability conundrum: As they attempt to reduce their carbon footprint, companies are adding edge computing technology to distributed environments that can inevitably increase power consumption. Currently,… Read Article »

Apr 06 / By Mark Kaloudis

New, Efficient UPSs Help Achieve Sustainability Goals at the Edge

By 2025, data centers are expected to consume about one-fifth of the world’s electrical power. Between running IT infrastructure, cooling, power backup, and general maintenance, data centers require a lot of energy. However, as an… Read Article »

Feb 10 / By Rajesh Thangaraj

Edge computing enables sustainability and climate awareness

Data centers consume an estimated 200 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy each year–more than the energy consumption of some countries. They also produce an estimated 2% of all global CO2 emissions. These figures are both staggering… Read Article »

Jan 27 / By Wendy Torell

Clarity over the Sustainability Impact of Li-ion Batteries compared to VRLA for UPS Applications

The lithium-ion battery market has been steadily growing and is expected to continue its growth over the coming years (at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2021 to 2030). This increase is, in part, the result… Read Article »

Oct 26 / By Jamie Bourassa

Why Edge Computing Deployments Require Resilient, Sustainable Solutions

I recently sat down with Dave McCarthy, IDC Research Vice President, and Jennifer Cooke, IDC Research Director, to discuss strategies that drive resilient edge spaces while maximizing resources. We talked about the role of edge… Read Article »

Nov 07 / By Paul Desmond

The Candidates Aren’t Talking Tech, But We Are: 4 Technology Initiatives for our Next President

After three 90-minute debates and seemingly endless months of campaigning, you’d think we’d know every single important policy position that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump may push as president. But that is far from the… Read Article »