Green is the new currency of choice. . . as all hi-tech companies on both sides of the Atlantic scramble over themselves to develop green technologies that are more energy efficient and have the feel-good effect of reducing carbon emissions.Read our latest research from NCC Vendor Programmes and Services. Transport futuresAlison Booth of Atos reviews the role that technology will play in the transport industry of the future, focusing on its role in reducing the impact of transport on the environment, in managing changes in demand and in improving security and safety. Understanding and implementing green policiesJon Sansom of SCC shares some practical advice on how businesses can put green into action with commercial benefits. Power protection and green ITRobin Koffler explains how the effective use of uninterruptible power supplies can help to address environmental issues. From information age to eco ageWhat are the potential benefits that server virtualisation can offer in combating climate change? Ashley Gardiner explains. The role of IT professionals in slowing climate changeCatherine Murphy explains how IT professionals can play a vital role in slowing climate change by using their knowledge and expertise to ensure that business technologies are as efficient as possible, whilst causing minimal damage to the environment. The green data centreData centres are consuming resources at an ever-growing rate, but what can be done about this in the light of environmental concerns? Chris Gabriel investigates. NCC Vendor Programmes and Services is a division of the National Computing Centre Ltd. |