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Data center sustainability becoming the norm, not the exception

Sustainability initiatives like maximizing IT equipment lifecycles, using renewable energy and more can help save money, improve the environment and insulate themselves against risk, according to Gartner report.

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Global IT spending forecast to rise 5.5%, fueled by software, services

Declines in device sales will be more than offset by growth in other areas, according to Gartner Research’s latest predictions.

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As US moves to regain microchip leadership, some say it never left

As the US government begins to dispense tens of billions of dollars to get microchip makers to relocate manufacturing to the US, hurdles remain, including an increasingly diversified global supply chain that no one country can...

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Apple's Clean Energy Charging is the future of electronics

Clean Energy Charging is not a conspiracy to reduce the speed or efficiency of charging when you plug your iPhone in. It is how most future electronics will consume power — frugally where possible, and off-peak when available.

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US-China chip war to hit affiliates of server maker Inspur

Reported plans to extend US chip export controls to Inspur affiliates signal continuing supply chain upheaval.

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Netherlands to restrict export of 'advanced' chip-making tech to China

Pressured by the US, the Netherlands is moving forward with new export restrictions on chip-making technology to China, expected to affect the manufacture of advanced logic and DRAM modules.

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Dell’s revenue growth hinges on enterprise hardware sales

As PC revenue continues to fall, Dell Technologies is hoping that sales of servers, storage, and networking hardware can help counter the decline in commercial and consumer spending.

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MacStadium’s VMWare virtualization replacement now available at AWS

Developers seeking a replacement for VMWare's vSphere environment for virtualized Macs can now access MacStadium’s Orka Platform at the AWS Marketplace.

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The top Chromebook tips of 2022

Calling all ChromeOS owners: Your holiday reading list awaits you.

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Corporate execs confident on sustainability goals, admit more work needed

Most companies have hit their near-term goals for greenhouse gas reduction, and some have advanced circular-economy projects. But to get to net-zero emissions, suppliers, customers. and dedicated corporate teams will all be needed.

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Apple VP confirms iPhones will shift to USB-C

The move follows an EU decision to create a mandatory charging standard for small electronic devices.

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Sustainable IT: An environmental and social approach to business tech

Applying environmental, social, and governance goals to enterprise IT practices can lower operating costs, improve resiliency, and bolster brand image.

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IBM sales jump shows the mainframe is not dead, with hybrid cloud alive and well

The company's third quarter financial report reveals a strong showing for mainframes as well as hybrid infrastructure, as total quarterly revenue hits $14 billion.

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Why sustainable tech is becoming a top initiative for execs

New data from Gartner shows sustainability is now a top-10 issue for business leaders because it can create greater efficiencies, save money, and address investor demand.

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MIT-based startup's cooling tech can cut data center energy costs, footprint

Jetcool says that its use of microconvection enables on-board liquid cooling and makes its devices more effective by a factor of 10, compared to traditional heat sinks or cold plates.

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Q&A: Computer chip start-up CTO: Our business isn't boring — or a career dead end

As chip behemoths, such as Intel, Samsung and TSMC are moving operations back to the US — and custom chips are needed more than ever — industry execs want young talent to know there's nothing staid about chip design.

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Apple, the move to renewable energy, and why it matters

Apple's decision to pivot to services and subscriptions means that 40% of its gross revenues after costs in the last quarter came from those sources. But what about the energy needed to drive them (and build on them down the road)?...

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Overdependence on PCs and servers drag Intel down

Macroeconomic headwinds weighed on Intel’s results, even as competitors show more resilience.

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