Jon's Network

Bone up on PC power management with this vital list of resources. Check the directory for possible vendors. Contact me if you want to check anything out.

Beyond the Perimeter Podcast on PC Power Management
Amrit Williams, CTO of BigFix, talks to Doug Washburn.

Climate Savers – Smart Computing
An initiative to mobilize systems buyers to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR specs and use power-management tools on computers.

Computer Power Management Forum
Vendor-neutral resource intended to promote IT energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign
The ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign is a nationwide effort to assist and recognize organizations for reducing the energy consumed by their computers and monitors.

Energy Star Power Management
Tips on activating power management features in enterprises.

Five Reasons to Consider PC Power Management
Doug Washburn blogs.

Forrester Report – How Much Money Are Your Idle PCs Wasting?
Free download through April 30, 2009. (A $279 value).

Green IT Baseline Calculator
Courtesy of Forrester

No Good Excuses Not to Power Down PCs
Ted Samson’s article at Infoworld tells how to overcome common complaints about PC power managament. Be sure to check the comments.