Government could save £10m by switching PCs off
The Government is trying to encourage its workers to go green by taking simple steps.

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has launched a campaign to encourage public sector workers to turn off their PCs overnight to cut carbon omissions.
According to figures from the OGC, the Government could save around 10.2 million in annual energy costs if its departments switched off their machines at night.
The Office also claims the scheme could cut carbon emission by up to 55,723 tons.
As part of the campaign, which is being led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Government will also license NightWatchman power-management technology, which monitors power consumption and automatically shuts down PCs during non-working hours.
A report by National Energy Foundation (NEF) suggests between 20 per cent and 30 per cent of computer users in the UK don't switch off their machines.
Get the ITPro daily newsletter
Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ senior executives
-
Cleo attack victim list grows as Hertz confirms customer data stolen
News Hertz has confirmed it suffered a data breach as a result of the Cleo zero-day vulnerability in late 2024, with the car rental giant warning that customer data was stolen.
By Ross Kelly
-
Lateral moves in tech: Why leaders should support employee mobility
In-depth Encouraging staff to switch roles can have long-term benefits for skills in the tech sector
By Keri Allan
-
Beyond the upgrade: How to maximize IT investments and minimize waste
How to maintain optimal performance and productivity with your fleet of hardware and stave off the next upgrade cycle for a bit longer
By ITPro
-
Energy efficiency and sustainability demands are transforming IT strategy
whitepaper How Dell Technologies innovations are leading the way in energy effiency and sustainability
By ITPro
-
Energy efficiency and sustainability demands are transforming IT strategy
whitepaper How Dell Technologies innovations are leading the way in energy effiency and sustainability
By ITPro
-
Your guide to smarter printing: 2024 edition
Whitepaper Making smarter printing simple for all businesses
By ITPro
-
How to empower employees to accelerate emissions reduction
in depth With ICT accounting for as much as 3% of global carbon emissions, the same as aviation, the industry needs to increase emissions reduction
By Fleur Doidge
-
How much say does IT really have in sustainability initiatives?
ITPro Network Vendors are ready to proclaim their green credentials, but as members of the ITPro Network explain, making changes on the ground can be complex
By Jane McCallion
-
ESG: Designing the ideal digital work experience for the next generation of innovators
Whitepaper What users want, why it's critical to give it to them, and how the whole organization can benefit
By ITPro
-
A guide to ESG reporting frameworks
Whitepaper Guidelines to assist with your approach to ESG reporting
By ITPro