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Friday, February 27, 2009 10:43 PM

Microsoft Research launches Cloud Computing Futures Research Center

Microsoft Research launched a new research organization called Cloud Computing Futures , focused on reducing the power use, operational costs, and environmental impacts of data centers. The new initiative is working to improve the efficiency of the scalable
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Monday, February 23, 2009 5:46 AM

New Windows Vista White Papers on Sustainable IT

2 new white papers on Sustainable IT and Windows Vista have just been published. Have a look and send us your feedback · Saving Costs and Energy with Windows Vista – This paper details the specific features of Windows Vista that make it more energy efficient,
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Friday, February 20, 2009 12:59 AM

The Rise of AV Power and Green TV

Mark Aggar, Microsoft's Environmental Technologist just posted an interesting blog entry on power usage in your home AV set-up. It definitely opened up my eyes on a few elements of my own set-up and challenged my thinking. Worth a read. http://blogs.technet.com/markaggar/archive/2009/02/19/the-rise-of-av-power-and-green-tv.asp
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:17 PM

UNEP & Microsoft - Key Resources

Following the partnership announcement between UNEP and Microsoft I wanted to provide you with key resources that you can refer to get additional information on the partnership. UNEP & Microsoft partnership profile This document will provide you with
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:07 PM

UNEP and Microsoft Announce Partnership to Help Address Environmental Issues by Leveraging Technology

Today the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Microsoft Corp signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) solutions to help address today's complex environmental challenges.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:20 PM

IT Energy Waste: A Summary of Financial, Operational and Environmental Impacts – Webinar March 30

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI) (of which Microsoft is a board member with other technology leaders like Intel, Google, Dell, HP and others) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting an educational webinar designed to raise
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:51 AM

Microsoft Uses Wireless Sensors to Track Data Center Temperatures

Microsoft 's Global Foundation Services division, which oversees the platform the company uses to provide its online services, is deploying a wireless sensor network intended to bring visibility into the firm's data centers and reduce energy wasted in
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Monday, February 09, 2009 5:45 PM

Microsoft Helps Businesses Manage Their Carbon Footprint and Identify Cost-Saving Opportunities

New Environmental Sustainability Dashboard for Microsoft Dynamics AX enables midsize businesses to track their environmental impact and energy consumption from within their ERP solution. See the dashboard in action here and read more here . REDMOND, Wash.
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Monday, February 09, 2009 5:15 AM

Microsoft's first environmental chief engages company critics

Todd Bishop from the Puget Sound Business Journal wrote a great profile of Rob Bernard, Microsoft's Chief Environmental Strategist. Todd will be following Rob Bernard throughout 2009 to assess Microsoft's progress on environmental initiatives. “Even when
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 6:48 PM

Chrisitian Belady blog on Data Center Efficiencies

I wanted to provide you a quick heads up that Christian Belady, Microsoft’s power and cooling architect for the Global Foundation Services division, which oversees the company’s global network of data centers and infrastructure, posted an Energy Efficiency
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