http://dimension85.com/ Green IT, Data Centre Sustainability, Energy Efficiency software, training and consulting Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:00 GMT event:http://bit.ly/9PYbUi event:http://bit.ly/9PYbUi Dimension 85's latest blog, "Is History Repeating Itself? (Revisited)", considers the implications of Sentrum's report on the acceptance of the EU Code of Conduct and follows up on the original blog entry. Yes we've been there before and probably not for the last time either! Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:00 GMT http://bit.ly/aI5RIC http://bit.ly/aI5RIC Dimension 85's latest blog, "New impetus for Uninterruptible Power Supplies", highlights the current progress being made by the EU and US on developing enhanced performance standards for the UPS. As an important component of data centre infrastructure, ongoing developments in the UPS should be understood and incorporated within the organisation's overall energy efficiency plan. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/schedule http://dimension85.com/schedule Dimension 85 are pleased to announce new course dates to meet the current demand for each of it's courses aimed at reducing energy costs and carbon footprint in the data centre. These new dates extend into December and January giving customers further choice of available course dates in preparation for next year's activities. Wed, 6 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/crc02 http://dimension85.com/crc02 This course provides an introduction of how to reduce energy costs, CO2 emissions and carbon footprint in the data centre through the implementation of energy efficiency management processes. The course establishes a strong knowledge base for delegates of the fundamentals of energy and carbon management and what cost and carbon saving initiatives could be implemented within the data centre. Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.blogspot.com/2010/10/just-implementing-technology-will-not.html http://dimension85.blogspot.com/2010/10/just-implementing-technology-will-not.html Recent Gartner research has unveiled that energy costs are the fastest rising cost in the data centre and that this trend is unlikely to change any time soon. Even though strategic initiatives like virtualisation, storage consolidation and data de-duplication etc have the ability to reduce the physical footprint, the post-recession increase in demand for new services will drive continued growth in the technology infrastructure. For more information read the complete blog.. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.blogspot.com/2010/09/crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-potential.html http://dimension85.blogspot.com/2010/09/crc-energy-efficiency-scheme-potential.html The 30th September was the last official day when organisations, both commercial and public sector must register in the UK Government’s CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC). The Environment Agency have stated that not all the expected organisations have registered, there may be some unexpected fines being issued as all organisations that fail to comply with this requirement risk up to £45,000 in penalties. For more information read the complete blog.. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/EN/Training Courses Announced for EU Code of Conduct press-release-100914.pdf http://dimension85.com/EN/Training Courses Announced for EU Code of Conduct press-release-100914.pdf Dimension 85 Ltd has extended its schedule of training courses to include the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Energy Efficiency (Code of Conduct). Available immediately this new course, The Complete Guide to the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Energy Efficiency, is a comprehensive overview that discusses the requirements, considerations and actions required for adopting the Code of Conduct into the data centre. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/EN/Dimension 85 launches training schedule press-release-100901.pdf http://dimension85.com/EN/Dimension 85 launches training schedule press-release-100901.pdf Dimension 85 Ltd has released a schedule of training courses covering data centre energy efficiency management for IT professionals involved in the management of energy resources. These vendor-independent training courses provide an insight into the emerging concept of energy efficiency management within the data centre and discuss the requirements and considerations for implementing a business-led IT oriented energy efficiency management initiative. Refer to our press release for further information. Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/EN/Bull-UK-and-Dimension-85-Announce-Joint-Initiative-press-release.pdf http://dimension85.com/EN/Bull-UK-and-Dimension-85-Announce-Joint-Initiative-press-release.pdf Dimension 85s Assessor has been enhanced with graphical reporting functionality to help data centres track and monitor their PUE value over time. This new support is part of a feature upgrade to the Assessor reporting system that sees the addition of several graphical reports and the ability to create assessments directly to Microsoft Word, or similar, format. Refer to our press release for further information. Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/EN/PUE reporting enhances Assessor support for data centres press release.pdf http://dimension85.com/EN/PUE reporting enhances Assessor support for data centres press release.pdf Dimension 85s Assessor has been enhanced with graphical reporting functionality to help data centres track and monitor their PUE value over time. This new support is part of a feature upgrade to the Assessor reporting system that sees the addition of several graphical reports and the ability to create assessments directly to Microsoft Word, or similar, format. Refer to our press release for further information. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/EN/press-release-100114.html http://dimension85.com/EN/press-release-100114.html Maintaining its lead in Data Centre Energy Efficiency Management, Dimension 85 Ltd has incorporated support for the EU Code of Conduct Version 2 and added new functionality that enables organisations to further increase their return on investment in data centre energy efficiency assessment. Refer to our press release for further information. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00 GMT http://dimension85.com/EN/press-release-091116.html http://dimension85.com/EN/press-release-091116.html To complement the strategic assessment functionality of Assessor, Dimension 85 Ltd has added Data Centre Metrics support. This new functionality enables organisations to collect and monitor the key data centre performance indicators, PUE and DCiE over time and align their progress to assessment-oriented change programmes. Refer to our press release for further information. http://dimension85.com/EN/storage-infrastructure-assessment-service.html http://dimension85.com/EN/storage-infrastructure-assessment-service.html 16th October 2009 Dimension 85 has today launched a benchmarking and assessment service for IT Storage and Information assets that will enable an organisation to strategically assess the status of their investment in storage infrastructure and the methods used for data management. Employing Dimension 85's proven consulting methodologies for strategic assessment and gap analysis, the service leverages the core technical strengths of the company which spans several decades of managing data centre and storage technology projects. The service is available immediately and is priced according to scope. Further information can be obtained from Dimension 85 at our normal website address (www.Dimension85.com). http://dimension85.com/EN/assessor.html http://dimension85.com/EN/assessor.html 21st September 2009 Dimension 85 has today announced the availability of data collection and reporting facilities specifically for organisations that that are applying for, or are already established as an EU Participant within the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Energy Efficiency. This new functionality within Assessor saves time and money for the collection and collation of data for the initial and ongoing compliance reporting associated with Participant status. Further information can be obtained from Dimension 85 at our normal website address. http://dimension85.com/EN/bookstore.html http://dimension85.com/EN/bookstore.html As part of our aim to continually improve our service Dimension 85 has enhanced its bookstore to provide easier access to Green IT and Data Centre books. Released last month, the bookstore specialises in Green IT and energy efficiency for IT and is backed by several major distributors of IT books. Future releases will develop the bookstore further to benefit our clients. Further information can be obtained from Dimension 85 at our normal website address. http://dimension85.com/EN/press-release-090901.html http://dimension85.com/EN/press-release-090901.html Dimension 85 Ltd announces Assessor, a unique software as a service offering for Data Centre Owners and Managers who require tools to assess and benchmark their energy consumption and utilisation. http://dimension85.com/EN/white-papers.html http://dimension85.com/EN/white-papers.html The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is major component of the UK's legislative arsenal aimed at cajoling British businesses to take energy management seriously. This paper takes a lokk at what the CRC is, why it is important and why it will affect all aspects of UK business. http://dimension85.com/EN/eu-code-of-conduct-on-data-centres-energy-efficiency.html http://dimension85.com/EN/eu-code-of-conduct-on-data-centres-energy-efficiency.html The EU Code of Conduct on Data Centres Energy Efficiency is an important step in the EU's approach to energy management. This paper discusses the code of conduct in further detail. http://dimension85.com/EN/current-legislation-overview.html http://dimension85.com/EN/current-legislation-overview.html The current legislation status driving Green IT issues can be traced back to the Kyoto Protocol and subsequent EU directives. Understand how this evolved over time to create today's legislative framework. http://dimension85.com/EN/what-is-a-carbon-footprint.html http://dimension85.com/EN/what-is-a-carbon-footprint.html As carbon becomes a trading currency, undretanding your Carbon Footprint will be critical to managing your costs downwards with regard to you exposure to Carbon within your business. This paper covers the basics as to what is a Carbon Footprint, why it is important and how it is measured. http://dimension85.com/EN/the-carbon-dilemma-for-IT.html http://dimension85.com/EN/the-carbon-dilemma-for-IT.html With energy use and management rising in important as an issues that faces a business and in particular the IT department, the Carbon Dilemma for IT is a high level discussion that covers these issues with respect to Green IT and carbon management issues.