Cloud Computing to Slice Data Center Energy Consumption by 2020

CloudTweaks.com (Sep 20 2011) Cloud Computing , Servers

1. Cloud computing is set to reduce data center energy consumption of 31% from 2010 to 2020, according to a recent report from Pike Research. Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. Its newly released report “Cloud Computing Energy Efficiency“, provides an in-depth analysis of the energy efficiency benefits of cloud computing, including an assessment of the software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) markets. The report indicates that companies have recognized the significant energy-efficiency benefits of cloud computing and its growth in the market will have important implications for both energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “Cloud computing revenue will grow strongly over the next decade, with a CAGR of almost 29%,” said senior analyst Eric Woods. “But the reduction in energy consumption will be even more significant. Massive ... (Read Full Article)

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