Today on the Microsoft TechNet Australia newsletter, I wrote the editorial with some info around environmentally sustainable IT solutions using Windows Server 2008, SharePoint and Windows Mobile...copied here for those of you who missed out...
"Hi All,
This month Microsoft has let a enviro geek chick into the editorial ranks! And, as such, I just couldn't resist jumping onto the Windows Server 2008 Unleashed site to check out our Windows 2008 pet robot, IT 24-7.
After clicking on Toy Box, I was delighted to find a range of goodies like screensavers of my new friend. And I was also impressed by the wide range of more serious info - case studies and features on manageability, web and stability. All in all, with Windows Server 2008, less can definitely run more.
Power saving and virtualisation are two features I'm really excited about. And if you've been asked by your managers to investigate 'green' or environmentally sustainable IT solutions, you'll be excited about them too! The Virtualisation ROI tool determines power and cooling savings. So you can get that dream Windows 2008 Hyper-V environment, save business dollars, and reduce carbon emissions - all at the same time.
I must admit, I do have two other favourites - Windows Mobile and Microsoft Office SharePoint. I love anything that allows me to work out of the office and, even better, save time and the environment by not driving to work. You can learn all about these great tools on a new website called Gear up. What's more, check out the new Windows Mobile Business Value Calculator which will come in handy when you're building your 'work-out-of-office' business case.
Also check out this useful article about Sustainable Computing from our recent TechNet magazine. It's worth a read!"
