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The Next Energy Challenge of Computing
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The Next Energy Challenge of ComputingThe Next Energy Challenge of Computing

With data center construction growing at 21 percent a year and more countries implementing carbon policies, taking a business as usual approach to energy will only create headaches down the road.

byIndustry Perspectives
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Cloud Services are Eating the World
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Is Your Organization Ready for Application and Desktop Virtualization?
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Is Your Organization Ready for Application and Desktop Virtualization?Is Your Organization Ready for Application and Desktop Virtualization?
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