iTWire - Neoware Joins The Green Grid

Neoware Joins The Green Grid

by press-release
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
! Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE), a leading provider of thin client computing solutions, today announced it has joined The Green Grid (thegreengrid.org), a non-profit consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centres and business computing ecosystems. Members of The Green Grid are comprised of information technology providers, consumers and other stakeholders with the common goal of improving data centre efficiency and productivity. Neoware joins The Green Grid with expertise in desktop virtualisation and thin client technology, which together have delivered significant energy savings when compared to traditional desktop PCs. Related stories Neoware Sharpens Competitive Edge with a Faster and More Powerful Mobile Thin Client Notebook Neoware Grows Australian Presence with Key Staff Appointment Neoware Strengthens Channel Partner Strategy in Australia with Appointment of Infotronics Software Thin clients greener than PCs, says vendor - but by how much? Neoware Thin Clients Deliver Energy Savings As 'Green' Alternatives to Desktop PCs Thin clients provide companies with compelling savings in ongoing power consumption costs and can help companies reduce computing-related energy costs by up to 90 percent. Traditional desktop PCs consume up to a maximum of 280 watts of power as compared to certain Neoware thin clients which consume approximately 30 watts of power in the same timeframe. "The Green Grid is a forward-thinking organisation dealing with some of the most significant technology and environmental issues facing businesses today," said Klaus Besier, president and CEO of Neoware. "Neoware is proud to be a part of The Green Grid along with other information technology leaders. We continue to make strides in delivering thin client computing devices that are viable, energy-efficient alternatives to traditional desktop and laptop PCs." Through collaboration, members of The Green Grid are working together to address energy efficiency in the data centre, one of the most pressing issues facing technology providers and their customers today. Technical working groups provide the association with perspective on current issues and establish baselines on efficiency recommendations. About Neoware Neoware, Inc. (Nasdaq:NWRE) is a global provider of thin client computing solutions that allow organisations to cut costs by centralising desktop management, alleviating threats of security breaches and reducing energy consumption. Forward thinking companies enable their desktop virtualisation strategies with Neoware's desktop, laptop and software offerings. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, U.S.A., Neoware has offices throughout Europe and Asia. Its products are available worldwide from select resellers and partners, and it has technology partnerships with leading companies including Microsoft, IBM and Lenovo. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to post your comment! Tags See All Tags Get stories like this delivered daily - FREE - subscribe now