
Carbon footprint reduction through cuts to desktop power consumption is a clear imperative for "whole of government" in the recently "Australian Government ICT Sustainability Plan , 2010 – 2015", Published by SEWPAC (Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
The Challenge: A 35% initial reduction from the current 630KWH to 400 KWH is expected by 2012. A further 38% reduction to 250 KWH is to be achieved by 2015. Detailed granular reporting of the electricity used, cost, carbon emission etc are mandated
The Solution: 1E NightWatchman® brings you a proven track record of addressing such challenges with 1100 organisations world-wide, 20+ of them with over 100,000 managed PCs, including the UK Dept of Work and Pensions (200,000 managed PCs) , the USA Dept of Veteran Affairs (220k+) and many others.
Jay Taylor, Senior Engineer and Global Strategist, Dell, said about our 1E solutions.
"These are significant cost savings that put us far out in front of regulatory benchmarks and show the rest of the industry what can be achieved."
Dell Computers says 1E NightWatchman® reduces its PC power consumption by 40%, saving it US$36 per PC, US$ 1.8m annually. AT&T comments that its power savings are enough to power 15,000 houses. Melbourne City council testifies to a 50% power reduction.
Amir Harel, Managing Director of AH Technology, A/NZ distributor of 1E NightWatchman commented "The number of organisations (1100), the number of licenses deployed (4.6 million), the many users willing to quote and take part in case studies are a true reflection of NightWatchman®'s robustness, effectiveness and proven success in helping organisations caring about ICT Sustainability meet their challenges."
Federal Gov't Departments and agencies interested in pursuing the Plan's targets can contact Mr Amir Harel – 0411-151-085 or amir.harel@ahtech.com.au for further details.