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    1. Green Data Centers Are Becoming the Go-To Move for Energy Efficiency

      Explore Government Technology (Apr 9 2012) Construction , Cloud Computing , Servers

      Green Data Centers Are Becoming the Go-To Move for Energy Efficiency

      As going green — and saving green — continues gaining popularity, IT departments are reducing energy costs in their data centers. The 2012 Energy Efficient IT Report — the fourth annual report of its kind by CDW-G — outlines energy efficiency statistics gathered from business and nonprofits, all levels of government, higher education and K-12 schools. The state and local respondents included 31 governments that have a program to manage data center power demand, of which 81 percent said they’ve reduced their data center energy costs by 1 percent or more.

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    2. The 3 Phases to Starting a Private Government Cloud

      Explore Government Technology (Mar 17 2011) Cloud Computing

      The 3 Phases to Starting a Private Government Cloud Government TechnologyThe 3 Phases to Starting a Private Government CloudGovernment TechnologyMoving to the cloud will also drive energy efficiency, which means government can save money and the environment at the same time. For public-sector entities that are worried about security and risk, the private cloud ensures greater control of an IT ... (Read Full Article)

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    3. Michigan Plans New Data Center and Government Cloud

      Explore Government Technology (Sep 2 2009) Cloud Computing

      Michigan Plans New Data Center and Government Cloud Within weeks, Michigan will take the first step toward building a massive data center designed to provide cloud computing services to state agencies, cities, counties and schools across the state. Michigan's Department of Information Technology will release a request for information (RFI) in September to gather ideas and gauge industry interest in forming a public-private partnership to build and operate the facility, according to state CIO Ken Theis. The state intends to break ground on the data center project in October 2010. (Read Full Article)