Federal Data Center Consolidation: By The Numbers

Explore InformationWeek (Nov 16 2011) Cloud Computing

...cies, the Army has already rid itself of 30,000 square feet of data center space. More broadly, the Department of Defense earlier this year announced plans to close 44 data centers by the end of the fiscal year. Both the ......r agencies that have federated management structures or numerous constituent offices, including the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy. The data center consolidation push couples with ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Department of Homeland Security   Department of Energy   Office of Management and Budget

The Biggest Green Market? Seven Reasons Why It's Green IT

Explore Greentech Media (Sep 2 2010) Solar , Wind

... control energy in data centers, which are the highest-value real estate most companies own. The IT department, therefore, will become the early adopter and guinea pig for green building management. 6. Solar an......uters consume four percent of all energy used, according to the Buildings Energy Data Book from the Department of Energy. Refrigeration also consumes four percent, while lighting consumes 24 percent. You'd have to put si... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Apple   Fujitsu   Intel

Uncle Sam wants green data centers - by Doug Mohney

Explore Views and Opinions on Green IT (Oct 28 2009) Emissions , Servers

...rnment with multiple agencies agreeing to pool resources?  Technology-flavored agencies such as the Department of Energy, the EPA, and NASA don't have a problem working together, but it is unlikely we'll see the Department of Health and Human Services sharing a data center with the Department of Defense or Treasury.  In some cases, agencies may move to outsource some times of operations to green data... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Barack Obama   Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory   Department of Energy