Green IT News Roundup: Tuesday, July 28

Is the Cloud a Bandwidth Hog?ITBusinessEdge

For some time now, I’ve been saying that networking is the
key element to cloud architectures. While that’s still true, it’s
probably more accurate to say that adequate bandwidth will make or
break most enterprises’ ventures on the cloud.

IDT and Micron to Standardize PCI Express-Based Enterprise Solid-State DrivesX-bit Labs

Solid-state drives that rely on PCI Express bus instead of
Serial ATA interface are rather common nowadays, however, those SSDs
are mostly oriented on consumers. Integrated Device Technology (IDT)
and Micron Technology on Tuesday said they would team up to standardize
PCIe-based SSDs for the server, storage and embedded markets.

PDF is a Green Technology for your OfficeLocalcooling

Historic or file documents can be scanned into PDF files and saved electronically in full color. Electronic files don’t deteriorate like paper documents. If necessary, a PDF document can be printed a later date. Filing cabinets can be emptied to create free space and paper documents can be recycled.

Citrix eliminates security holes in hypervisorNetwork World

Historic or file documents can be scanned into PDF files and saved electronically in full color. Electronic files don’t deteriorate like paper documents. If necessary, a PDF document can be printed a later date. Filing cabinets can be emptied to create free space and paper documents can be recycled.

Greenpeace Activists Vandalize HP HeadquartersWired

Greenpeace activists climbed to the top of HP’s building and inked the slogan using non-toxic children’s finger-paint, said the organization. The message covers about 11,500 square feet, or the size of two and half basketball courts.

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by Pedro Hernandez on July 28, 2009 · 0 comments

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