Computers that can recycle energy are among the scenarios IBM Corp. predicts over the next five years as part of its annual “Next Five in Five” year-end innovations report based on technologies being developed in IBM labs and around the world. On-chip water-cooling systems could be used to utilize thermal energy from a cluster of computer processors to provide hot water for an … [Read more...]
Philips Sharpens Focus on LED lighting
Philips Electronics India is expanding its portfolio of lighting solutions by launching energy-efficient products specifically designed and made in India. The company has introduced LED lamps (light emitting diodes) targeted at the local market for street lighting, offices and retail outlets. According to industry estimates, lighting consumes close to 17 percent of power in … [Read more...]
Purdue Moves Supercomputer to Portable Data Center
Purdue University is moving its Steele supercomputing cluster to a portable, self-contained, modular computer center. Companies such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft make significant use of quickly deployed, energy-efficient containerized data centers. But Purdue is one of the first universities to do so and to use HP’s “POD” (Performance-optimized Data Center). The … [Read more...]
Commercial Lighting Survey Reveals Interest in LEDs
The OSRAM SYLVANIA Commercial Lighting Survey, released Sept. 21, revealed the priorities and experiences of more than 350 facilities decision-makers and lighting designers across the education, healthcare, hospitality, office and retail sectors. The survey sheds light on the current and emerging needs of building professionals and defines how highly efficient LEDs are shaping … [Read more...]
