Green IT
Discover expert analysis on green IT with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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How green IT can ease recession blues
In-depth Green technology is not just good for the environment – the recession has shown it makes business sense as well.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Mountain of e-waste hits emerging markets
News Waste from computers will jump by 500 per cent in India over the next decade, according to a UN report.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Cambridge receives six-figure Google research grant
News The search giant today announced funding of $5.7 million for a variety of research projects, with Cambridge the only non-US university to benefit.
By Martin James Published
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Sony Ericsson unveils eco-friendly Aspen handset
News Aspen handset marks the latest arrival in Sony Ericsson's GreenHeart portfolio.
By Maggie Holland Published
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Acer's eco-friendly laptops win Greenpeace approval
News The Acer Timeline laptops contain no PVC or BFR, two of the substances Greenpeace is most concerned about.
By Martin James Published
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Green Touch vows to to reduce ICT energy consumption
News A new research consortium formed by Alcatel-Lucent and Bell Labs has unveiled plans to reduce energy consumption in the ICT sector a factor of 1,000 over the next five years.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Green Grid: Companies aren't monitoring data centre energy
News The vice president of The Green Grid has said that many companies still don’t even monitor their data centre energy consumption, regardless of both cost and green issues.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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UK ranked third for green IT
News The UK ties for third with Brazil, France and Germany in new IDC ICT Sustainability Index.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Q&A: Computer Aid founder Tony Roberts
News The founder of the computer charity explains why reuse is 20 times better than recycling.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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HP: ICT can help slash carbon emissions
News Although the industry produces just two per cent of carbon emissions, HP's head of innovating and sustainable computing in Europe believes there is more it can do to help.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Environment Agency buys £336 million of green IT
News The public agency is planning to make its IT infrastructure greener with the help of Capgemini.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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ITU backs micro USB as standard charger
News Standardised mobile chargers move a step closer, as the International Telecommunications Union gives its blessing.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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