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Wyse: Go thin to go green

El Reg is carrying the article:

We're pretty sure we've heard this one before. And before any of you ask, yes, they did bring up the idea of utility computing. It'll be down to the the telcos to sort out, though. We'll not mention it again, promise.

The numbers are compelling, however. Swap 1,000 PCs for a bunch of servers and the same number of thin clients, and you'll divide your electricity consumption by ten. Sod the environment, that's real money.

"Companies have an obligation to get the best value for their shareholders, so showing the value proposition is the best way of persuading people to go green," notes Wyse's Euro marketing chief, David Angwin.

Angwin reckons you certainly start seeing savings when swapping 20-30 PCs for thin clients, adding: "I'd like to run the numbers for fewer, I have a gut feel you could make it pay even with five."


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  1. ScottFri Oct 12, 08:38:00 PM GMT+2

    Hey Tarry,

    Since your on the topic of green computing and thin clients I thought you might like funny video David Marshall posted on his blog.

    Enjoy!

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  2. Tarry SinghFri Oct 12, 10:19:00 PM GMT+2

    Scott,

    Its funny indeed ;-)

    Tarry

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