Data centres 'failing to cut energy use'

News Article - 03 June 2008
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Data centres need to do more in order to meet environmental targets and reduce carbon emissions, new research indicates.

A poll of 100 data centre professionals indicated that many were either unwilling or unable to commit to environmental initiatives.

The research by the Aperture Research Institute (API) discovered that, although 70 per cent of respondents have adopted green measures, 20 per cent have not addressed environmental issues for data centres.

Companies looking to reduce their impact on the environment and boost their green credentials can invest in carbonaccounting software to identify potential savings in data centres and other departments.

Almost three-quarters of the data centre professionals surveyed stated that they would not be prepared to use energy-saving devices if they would compromise performance.

Steve Yellen, principal of the API, said: "Although many organisations have made a commitment to cutting their environmental impact, when it comes to the data centre, most lack the tools and processes they need if they are to deliver on that promise."

A recent report by Reuters indicated that firms are increasingly looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprints and are turning to energy-saving IT devices in order to do so.

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