D-Link unveils power-saving network switch

D-Link Middle East, a computer network solutions provider, has unveiled its second-generation 8-port gigabit desktop switch, which reduces power consumption by up to 84% without sacrificing network performance, reports TradeArabia.

The DGS-1008D is one of four environmentally-friendly small office/home office managed gigabit switches that will ship in 2009 with newly enhanced power-saving features, including a power supply that is Energy Star-compliant.

Already available is the next-generation D-Link 5-port gigabit desktop switch DGS-1005D.

Yahoo's co-founder David Filo, together with New York Governor David Paterson and Senator Chuck Schumer, announced plans to build the greenest and most energy-efficient data centers in the world, says Environmental Leader.

Filo said in his blog that keeping Yahoo running smoothly for more than 500 million people around the world calls for a lot of server power.

As a result, the company wants to become a leader in designing and building data centers that are environmentally sustainable.

HP has announced 'Power To Change', a campaign that encourages personal computer users around the world to make behavioral changes in support of the environment, states PhilStar.

The campaign encourages users to download a new desktop widget that tracks the cumulative energy savings associated with participants turning off idle PCs when not in use.

The Power To Change widget is available for download by individuals and companies across the globe and is compatible with Macs and PCs.