Issue 6, Oct/Nov 2009
Datacentdyn_HVAC_half 15/9/09 17:44 Page 1 FOCUS GREEN UPDATE
GREEN AGENDA
CONTINUES ITS RISE Rackspace’s third annual survey revealed a continuing greening of the data center
Rackspace questioned more than 1,500 of its customers and found cost savings proved to be the biggest driver of decisions made about environmentally responsible IT.
Totally transforming...
...your data centre’s energy use
• Traditional methods of being green still dominate, such as recycling and renewable energy.
• 49% of companies have taken the first steps to being green, while 22% have taken significant steps, which is up 5% from last year.
• 21% have put their green initiatives on hold due to the economic climate.
• 31% have also undertaken data center consolidation, which is both a cost saving and environmentally friendly initiative.
• 71% said they use traditional methods of environmental sensitivity, such as recycling.
At ABB our experts aim to transform your energy use with the help of AC drives. Take for instance the ABB HVAC drive. It is one of the easiest drives in the world to install, commission and operate. This means you can upgrade easily
and begin running pumps and fans at the required speed, reaping reduced energy consumption immediately. Together with our local partners, we can assist with energy surveys, installation and support. Our transformation goal is simple: to maximise the return on your investment today, tomorrow and forever. To find out more, visit
www.abb.co.uk/hvacdrives or call 0800 783 7491 and ask for a data centre brochure
A NEW QUESTION: • 21% agreed that cloud computing was a much greener alternative, while 35% were not convinced of its green benefits.
• 19% said the true benefits of cloud computing have yet to be realised.
Power and productivity for a better worldTM
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