According to a recent publication1 on Datacenter Dynamics, current estimates are that by 2025 data centers will consume one fifth of all the electricity produced worldwide.
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While the energy crisis is costing Microsoft “hundreds of millions of dollars within the year,” the shift to renewables is helping to offset soaring gas prices, said Microsoft’s Noelle Walsh. It’s also key to meeting the company’s target of...
Cloud computing, with its sprawling facilities filled with energy-hungry machines, is seen as a key area for environmental improvements. Google's latest change makes it easier for businesses to only use the capacity they need.
New smart-grid-ready UPSes can help data center operators reach sustainability goals, generate new revenue and reduce their energy bill. Microsoft and Eaton say they have successfully piloted the battery backup technology to help power grids shift...
